There are many different types and styles of squirrel proof
Bird Feeder Poles each with its own mounting design and physical attributes. Backyard Wild Birds has chosen
Bird Feeder Poles that are noted for their strength, durability and are good at squirrel proofing. Each
Bird Feeder Pole does a good job of securing the pole in the ground and are listed toghether to be easily reviewed. Here are the basic types of
Bird feeder poles:
1) Squirrel Stopper Pro
The
Squirrel Stopper Pro is excellent at stopping squirrels and raccoons from climbing the pole. Many different styles of
bird feeders can hang from its 4 hanger arms and 8 mounting hooks. Get started feeding and enjoying wild birds with this heavy duty
Bird Feeder Pole in your Backyard.
- Main pole = 2" diameter tubular steel pole
- Crossbars = 1" Diameter tubular steel 3 ft across
- Auger = screw at bottom of pole (approx. 2 ft. in ground)
Assembled by turning in the Auger with a crossbar.
Locked in place with a bolt and wing nut
Features a inverted cone squirrel & raccoon baffle.
2) Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Pole
Bird Feeder Pole with two hanger arms and a cylinder
squirrel baffle that is made to squirrel proof bird feeders hung above it. Begin feeding the birds and not the squirrels!
- Main Pole = 1" diameter tubular steel pole
- Hanger Arms = 1/2" round steel rod, each with 12" reach
- Ground Socket = 20" Twist in Ground Socket
Assembled by twisting in ground socket with large screw driver
Locked in place with side turn screw
Features a
cylinder squirrel baffle.
3) Raccoon Proof Bird Feeder Pole
Bird Feeder Pole with
four hanger arms and a large
cylinder raccoon baffle that is made to squirrel and raccoon proof bird feeders hung above it. Very classy
Bird Feeder Pole that keeps unwelcomed guests at bay!
- Main Pole = 1" diameter tubular steel pole
- Hanger Arms = 1/2" square steel stockwith twist, each with 12" reach
- Ground Socket = 20" Twist in Ground Socket
Assembled by twisting in ground socket with large screw driver
Locked in place with side turn screw
Features a large cylinder Raccoon baffle.
4) Shepherd Staff Poles
Wrought iron
Shepherd Staff Poles that can have multiple hanger arms and an optional 17"
cone squirrel baffle to stop squirrels, just what a bird feeder pole needs. Bird Pole has quick connect middle and top hanger arm.
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- Main Pole is 1/2" square wrought iron steel
- Hanging arms are wrought iron 12" reach
- Ground Socket - 12" reinforced step in the ground typical
Assembled by stepping in ground until flush
Features a cone squirrel baffle
5) Post Bird Feeder Pole
This
Post Bird Feeder Pole Kit has all the hardware necessary to make a bird feeder pole using a 4x4 post. The
Bird Feeder Pole hardware includes 2
hanger arms, 2 metal
hanging squirrel baffles, a 18"
Post Cone squirrel baffle and a
Post Socket Ground Mount.
- Main Pole is 4x4 wood post purchased separtely
- 2 Hanging arms are wrought iron 15" reach
- Ground Socket - 18" post in the ground socket
Assembled by attaching ground screw, wrap around squirrel baffle, screw 2 hanger arms and hang cone baffles.
All of the
Bird Feeder Poles above have good mounting methods that rely on their in ground mounting to hold and secure them. There are also
Pole Squirrel Baffles that must be on poles or squirrels would be able to access to the
Bird Feeders above them.
Bird Feeder Poles should be placed about 10 ft away from any oject a squirrel can launch a sideways jump from. We have not seen any problems using any of these poles and they have stood up to pretty strong winds. When I know strong gales are coming, I temporarily bring in the
Bird Feeders and their
Hanging Feeder Baffles above.
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Bird Feeder Poles at
Backyard Wild Birds. Hope this info helps, let us know if you have any questions.
