Homemade Bird Feeder Baffle

Here s a picture of our homemade squirrel baffle.

Homemade bird feeder baffle. Slip baffle over pole. To make it simply do the following. Jun 13 2013 here is a simple homemade squirrel baffle for bird feeders bird houses. I think the design of this.

1 take an empty bag of birdseed the largest size you have available. You don t want the squirrels to start treating your bird feeders like their home and we understand that. Easy installation with wrap around baffle design keeps predators out. Clamp the end cap firmly in a vise or hold it with pliers.

Copper pipe diy squirrel proof bird feeder. How to build the baffle. First buy a large stainless steel mixing bowl that is at least 18 in diameter. Squirrel proof large baffle birdfeeder.

10 brilliant diy squirrel proof bird feeder ideas. Copper pipe aquarium. This will also prevent rain or snow from becoming trapped in either pipe which would surely burst if it froze. Mark used a jig saw to make his cuts.

Use a metal cutting blade to make your cuts. Homemade squirrel baffle hanging squirrel baffle. The pvc baffle is in place and just needs capped off so that bees or other pests can t get into the pole to build nests. This particular bird feeder mounts to the cap.

The deeper the bowl the better because it makes it more difficult. Pole mounted bird feeders should be located where squirrels cannot leap. Go to your local supply store and purchase a deep plastic bowl. Sometimes squirrels can be distracted.

Check out chris notap s squirrel proof bird feeder. If you can t beat them. A bird feeder that hangs from a tree or post can be protected with a dome. 2 one end will already be open.

Don t hold it with your hands as the drill bit can easily slip. Directions for making your own homemade squirrel baffle.