You, sir, deserve all the birds and squirrels your feeders attract. I hope a bobcat or lynx discover his buffet. The corn feeder is testament and ticket for your place in heaven.
I’m old enough to recall the 50’s introduction of slinky and hula hoops. Trust me neither, no matter the configuration will be problematic for a squirrel.
It stopped all of the squirrels except for one. So I had to put the Chinaman cap back on the pole. Then a bear moved into the area and destroyed the feeder and the pole. Now I have them suspended between the house and the trees
I've been using the slinky trick for about 8 years now. The birds toss out so much sunflower seed & cracked corn that the squirrels are content with the leftovers on the ground.
It doesn't work, I had one on mine. Works for a good few months but then it stops scaring the squirrels, they get used to it and then it actually helps them to get up the pole. I even had a slinky and a large baffle and they still sussed it out lol. They are so clever (little shits)
Lol 😆. I've just ordered my bird feeder station so I've got it all to come. They are really clever aren't they? I used to leave nuts and seeds on one of my window ledges upstairs for our gorgeous blue & great tits and I had a little visit all the way up there. Couldn't believe it since he literally must've crawled up the wall like spider man as there is no other way up there barring flying. Does the grease on the pole thing not work at all?
Watched a video in which the squirrel let the slinky bounce then time a jump more than half-way up the pole while the slinky was at the top of its bounce. It then had a fraction of a second to make a second jump all the way to the feeder. At that point the squirrel had earned a meal.
Lol , I've watched various videos of squirrels an slinkiies I do laugh but I have more squirrels than birds so I just feed them in the winter months I buy hole unshelled dry roasted peanuts because I like watching them sit at open the shell an eat the peanuts !
I've got the answer and it isn't a slinky! They figured that out within a day. Get a 1 quart size plastic soda bottle from the dollar store. Cut the top and bottom out of it. It's flexible enough to push it over the crook in my shepherd's pole feeder. Punch a hole around the top and wire it high enough so that the squirrel can't jump over it. I spray painted it black to blend in a little better . I used a handheld hole puncher to make that hole. Finally, something that really does work!
A black bear discovered my bird feeders and ended the pole setup. I now have them suspended on cables between trees. Every once in awhile a squirrel is able to get to the feeders but it does not happen often.
Thanks! I Moved to a new home 3 years ago, we had bridfeeders on one side of the yard, not many birds and no squrriels. So moved the feeders to other side of backyard and poof birds now come in droves, and squrriels. Going to try this this wkk, thanks again.
Some years ago I saw this’SQUIRREL PROOF’feeder it was about 20” plastic filler, but outside was metal,,in a bronze colour, so it’s SPRING LOADED, if a squirrel goes for it , it just closes its feed areas, so it lasted a month, I filled it, went inside, had breakfast, looked out,,,,,,,,,,, OH HOW COULD BIRDS EAT SO MANY SEEDS? They did not , but one bastard, had the feeder shut, so it hung there & CHEWED INTO THE VISIBLE PLASTIC BIN causing the seeds to pour out, never filled it ever again I have no trees in my backyard, some jump from a neighbors tree , slinky I will get next time .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
hooked a battery up to the pole yet? spiral copper wire onto a wooden pole and tie the leads back to a battery. or use parts from a kit they sell for fences.
I no longer have Squirrels in my yard. I have a security detail on duty during daylight hours. It’s amazing to see all my Squirrels in the neighbors yard, just looking for a chance to break the perimeter and hit the feeders. One might ask at this time what type of security do I have?? We call her Grace, she’s a 75 lb Doberman who eats a Raw Diet. Training her was easy. Often Squirrels get hit crossing my street so I’d retrieve them quickly and feed the Doberman. Today she’s fully trained in the understanding Squirrel taste just like rabbits her main source of protein. Yes, I speak with confidence, today we have no Squirrel problem. 🤠
Using stainless steel banding strap material (similar to hose clamp material), I cut 3 straps about 2 inches long. I bent one end of each around the end of the Slinky and then secured the other end of the 2 inch long straps to the pole with a hose clamp.
You can slide the slinky over the pole and attach the top of it with electrical tape. I got Fancy with mine. I cut 3 lengths of stainless steel strapping material (similar to what hose clamps are made out of). Each piece was about 3 inches long. Then I placed them around the pole and used a hose clamp to hold the tops of the straps to the pole. Then I made bent the bottoms of the straps around the top of the slinky. This made the slinky hang evenly
THANK YOU for the explanation and advice. Also super enthuzed that you have a second feeder for the squirrels with cheap feed. Well done sir!
Ive been keeping my pole greased (olive oil). I only re greased after a rain. It’s been working well so far.
It's nice to get an explanation. All I've seen so far is videos of the squirrels trying to climb the Slinkys.
You, sir, deserve all the birds and squirrels your feeders attract. I hope a bobcat or lynx discover his buffet. The corn feeder is testament and ticket for your place in heaven.
Hilarious they are so inquisitive and determined. Great share my old friend.
I’m old enough to recall the 50’s introduction of slinky and hula hoops. Trust me neither, no matter the configuration will be problematic for a squirrel.
It stopped all of the squirrels except for one. So I had to put the Chinaman cap back on the pole. Then a bear moved into the area and destroyed the feeder and the pole. Now I have them suspended between the house and the trees
I've been using the slinky trick for about 8 years now. The birds toss out so much sunflower seed & cracked corn that the squirrels are content with the leftovers on the ground.
It doesn't work, I had one on mine. Works for a good few months but then it stops scaring the squirrels, they get used to it and then it actually helps them to get up the pole. I even had a slinky and a large baffle and they still sussed it out lol. They are so clever (little shits)
Lol 😆. I've just ordered my bird feeder station so I've got it all to come. They are really clever aren't they? I used to leave nuts and seeds on one of my window ledges upstairs for our gorgeous blue & great tits and I had a little visit all the way up there. Couldn't believe it since he literally must've crawled up the wall like spider man as there is no other way up there barring flying. Does the grease on the pole thing not work at all?
Watched a video in which the squirrel let the slinky bounce then time a jump more than half-way up the pole while the slinky was at the top of its bounce. It then had a fraction of a second to make a second jump all the way to the feeder. At that point the squirrel had earned a meal.
Lol , I've watched various videos of squirrels an slinkiies I do laugh but I have more squirrels than birds so I just feed them in the winter months I buy hole unshelled dry roasted peanuts because I like watching them sit at open the shell an eat the peanuts !
IRS not a stopper because when it stretches all the way down the squirrels can climb on it and get the seed
Love your video. Thanks 🖖🏽🤟🏽
Considering doing this if we get a bird feeder. But for extra entertainment, I might vaseline the pole.
Oh yea! Works EVERY time! Genius...
Squirrels sure are smart some days.
I've got the answer and it isn't a slinky! They figured that out within a day. Get a 1 quart size plastic soda bottle from the dollar store. Cut the top and bottom out of it. It's flexible enough to push it over the crook in my shepherd's pole feeder. Punch a hole around the top and wire it high enough so that the squirrel can't jump over it. I spray painted it black to blend in a little better . I used a handheld hole puncher to make that hole. Finally, something that really does work!
A black bear discovered my bird feeders and ended the pole setup. I now have them suspended on cables between trees.
Every once in awhile a squirrel is able to get to the feeders but it does not happen often.
Thanks! I Moved to a new home 3 years ago, we had bridfeeders on one side of the yard, not many birds and no squrriels. So moved the feeders to other side of backyard and poof birds now come in droves, and squrriels. Going to try this this wkk, thanks again.
Brilliant advise Michelle uk 💯
Cool slinky use 🐿🐦🐥🦃🤗💖💞💥
That is sooo cute.
How do you attach the slinky? Great video!
They make a transparent cone. Veterinarians use them.
Thanks for explaining!
Great story......
Some years ago I saw this’SQUIRREL PROOF’feeder it was about 20” plastic filler, but outside was metal,,in a bronze colour, so it’s SPRING LOADED, if a squirrel goes for it , it just closes its feed areas, so it lasted a month, I filled it, went inside, had breakfast, looked out,,,,,,,,,,, OH HOW COULD BIRDS EAT SO MANY SEEDS? They did not , but one bastard, had the feeder shut, so it hung there & CHEWED INTO THE VISIBLE PLASTIC BIN causing the seeds to pour out, never filled it ever again I have no trees in my backyard, some jump from a neighbors tree , slinky I will get next time .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
hooked a battery up to the pole yet? spiral copper wire onto a wooden pole and tie the leads back to a battery. or use parts from a kit they sell for fences.
A bear tore it all down. Now the feeders are suspended between the trees. Occasionally a squirrel makes it out to the feeders
No video of the squirrels trying to climb.. bummer.
Other people have posted those
I no longer have Squirrels in my yard. I have a security detail on duty during daylight hours. It’s amazing to see all my Squirrels in the neighbors yard, just looking for a chance to break the perimeter and hit the feeders. One might ask at this time what type of security do I have?? We call her Grace, she’s a 75 lb Doberman who eats a Raw Diet. Training her was easy. Often Squirrels get hit crossing my street so I’d retrieve them quickly and feed the Doberman. Today she’s fully trained in the understanding Squirrel taste just like rabbits her main source of protein. Yes, I speak with confidence, today we have no Squirrel problem. 🤠
Did you ever notice the squirrels shifting to night shift?
Good video
This is great, but how do you stop the birds from getting to it?
The birds seem to have no problem with the slinky. They leave it alone
How did u attach to the pole?
Using stainless steel banding strap material (similar to hose clamp material), I cut 3 straps about 2 inches long. I bent one end of each around the end of the Slinky and then secured the other end of the 2 inch long straps to the pole with a hose clamp.
THE OLD LAB RAT Thanks much....
Shoot the squirrel??11 Why would anyone SHOOT A SQUIRREL?/ DISGUSTING BEINGS who do that
The same people who kill rats and mice. Squirrels are nothing but a rodent. Some people actually eat the squirrels that they shoot.
A lot of people use inhumate techniques to deter them such as poison or motor powered feeders. its unbelievable.
vaseline works too
Not for long. Especially in the winter when it is below zero
can't you just butter the pole?
That will not work in the winter time
How do you put it on
You can slide the slinky over the pole and attach the top of it with electrical tape.
I got Fancy with mine. I cut 3 lengths of stainless steel strapping material (similar to what hose clamps are made out of). Each piece was about 3 inches long. Then I placed them around the pole and used a hose clamp to hold the tops of the straps to the pole. Then I made bent the bottoms of the straps around the top of the slinky. This made the slinky hang evenly
Whatever, let us see these work with showing actual Squirrels?????? Talk is cheap.