I picked up a salad bowl at my local dollar store here in Canada for 4 dollars which is abut 3.50 USD. I had my neighbor drill a hole through it and used it as a squirrel baffle and it works amazingly. Save your money people. Most of the baffles sold at stores range from about 30 to 60 dollars or even more and cost more than the bird feeders they are protecting. Try using a plastic bowl instead and boring a hole into it for the birdfeeder hook..
This was fun to watch. Placement of food tray under the top baffle is important, I see. Squirrels have a great ability to stretch and reach for a handhold. Thanks!
Usually they just keep going until they find a way to get some of the food. If you look closely at this "successful baffle" you can see that most attempts it sways enough that some bird seed falls out as it swings. So the rats with tails, um squirrels, will get it that way. I have tried multiple products, home made suggestions and tips that folks swear works. NOTHING WORKS!!! They always win, or at the very least chase away the birds.
Swiper Fox Good idea; or maybe a baby pool full of muddy water. Or better yet, water-downed white paint thinned out enough so that it doesn't solidify too rapidly, but thick enough so that it sticks to squirrel when he falls in.
Wicked. But no, I wouldn’t do that. I shot one once with a pellet gun then felt bad because it was just trying to survive. Now I don’t kill them, I just thwart their efforts to get to my bird feeders. More fun and humane that way.
I love videos with the subject of preventing squirrels from eating bird's food. But, not because I love birds or I want to learn the tricks taught in the videos. Because I love squirrels and this sort of videos are very good chances to watch them. I really admire their persistence, fitness and cuteness 😁
I shot one once for getting to my bird feeder then felt bad because it was just trying to survive. Now I don’t kill them, I just thwart their efforts to get to my bird feeders. More fun and humane that way.
At one time I thought anyone who could devise a squirrel proof feeder would make a fortune but I've come to realize there's no need; they're making a fortune already off non-squirrel proof feeders. This one may have been effective for the duration of this video vs these squirrels but I doubt it will last. My wife buys them all and none have been effective for more than a few hours including the one depicted here. The thing is even though they successfully rob the other feeders, they still go after latest unassailable addition so it's not about hunger.
Absolutely right. They're just gluttonous pigs. It drives me nuts when people say "Oh, the poor squirrel is just hungry...you're so mean, just feed them too". What they don't realize is that I have a squirrel feeder that they clean out in less than 2 hours at a time and immediately rob my bird feeders afterwards. Plus they're bullies, destructive to homes, lawns and gardens and cause power outages. I stopped filling their feeder and finally found a squirrel-proof one that so far works like a charm, once I found the right placement. I despise squirrels SO MUCH after dealing with them. They're horrid.
Both items were picked up at yard sales and I rigged them together. However I did see the smaller domed feeder at Walmart. The 2nd larger dome was half of a larger hanging terrarium. Good luck- STILL frustrating those squirrels!
Amazes me people put out bird feeders to Feed feral birds starlings & sparrows etc Mr Squirrel Oh another theme park ride & free food Humans like us 🐿 If we had squirrels in OZ it'll be squirrel feeders there cute - until they get in the roof ceiling 😼 why you own a cat and shove in roof ceiling every 1-3 months to check for Squatters 😸👍🤣 cheers Oz Straya 🦘🐨🎏✌
Why are you unnecessarily feeding the birds? It is bad to feed them other then in times of distress as you rob them of their lively hood, activities, space, and lives.
I picked up a salad bowl at my local dollar store here in Canada for 4 dollars which is abut 3.50 USD. I had my neighbor drill a hole through it and used it as a squirrel baffle and it works amazingly. Save your money people. Most of the baffles sold at stores range from about 30 to 60 dollars or even more and cost more than the bird feeders they are protecting. Try using a plastic bowl instead and boring a hole into it for the birdfeeder hook..
Excellent! Heading to the dollar store, or even the local party store would do it.
🤣Squirrels are indeed the ninjas of the animal kingdom.
So close yet so far away. I could watch these all day, they are smart athletic creatures
Very persistent little guy... 🤣
(gotta give him credit for trying)
Squizzels are a bloody nightmare lol
Awesome choice for music; somebody needs to add cartoon sound effects when the squirrels start to slip or fall.
SO FUNNY! Need more vids like this to laugh to!
The music makes it even funnier
This was fun to watch. Placement of food tray under the top baffle is important, I see. Squirrels have a great ability to stretch and reach for a handhold. Thanks!
Brilliant idea... love the video😂😂
Hahaha
I live in southern az now but i remembered feeding nothing but squirrel with my bird feeder. Lmao
They are very clever and tenacious little buggers.
Yea you could tell the squirrel was really beginning to get frustrated and aggravated with the tail movements.
Put a pvc pipe on top of the baffle so they can’t hang upside down by hanging on the string.
Excellent idea!
You often wonder how long it takes for the squirrel to realize he or she is not going to get that food. Another great Squirrel video.
Usually they just keep going until they find a way to get some of the food. If you look closely at this "successful baffle" you can see that most attempts it sways enough that some bird seed falls out as it swings. So the rats with tails, um squirrels, will get it that way. I have tried multiple products, home made suggestions and tips that folks swear works. NOTHING WORKS!!! They always win, or at the very least chase away the birds.
@@ellenw391 Yup, I agree. The squirrels are very persistent when it comes to food. take care.
Those poor squirrels are gonna need Prozac after a day of dealing with that.
Put some plants underneath to break their fall... I suggest some potted cactus... lmao.
Swiper Fox Good idea; or maybe a baby pool full of muddy water. Or better yet, water-downed white paint thinned out enough so that it doesn't solidify too rapidly, but thick enough so that it sticks to squirrel when he falls in.
collector for the launcher
Swiper Fox I was about to thumb down your comment, till I read the second last word. 😝
SWIPER! You think mean! I like it!
Wicked. But no, I wouldn’t do that. I shot one once with a pellet gun then felt bad because it was just trying to survive. Now I don’t kill them, I just thwart their efforts to get to my bird feeders. More fun and humane that way.
Oh my goodness, this is a stinkin hoot. Love it ♥️❤️
Laughed so hard those pesky things !
The last squirrel: “Okay, now what, coach?”
Aaw you got to give that last squirrell 10 outs 10 for trying..even in failure
All that squirrel trashing keeps all the birds run off.
Best solution I have ever seen. You should start a company to manufacture and sell them!
The one an ONLY real deal squirrel proof feeder. Enough said.
And love the music😄
Polish the domes with Armorall or Pledge.....makes it super slick. Watch the fun....
It's all the more funny if there is snow on the baffle.
The squirrel is starving practically. Look at how skinny he is.
Thanks for sharing that was awesome .
Wonderful. Good laugh!
This is hilarious!!!
I bet the birds sitting in nearby tree's are watching and laughing their ass off.
Im going to try this in my back yard !? Good idea ty for sharing 🤔🙂☺😊🤗
Ha ha they lost this battle those pesky little critters
Benny Hill :)
Hell we used to just sit around on the back porch and pop em with a pellet rifle. Could collect half a dozen on a good day. Taste like chicken.
I love videos with the subject of preventing squirrels from eating bird's food. But, not because I love birds or I want to learn the tricks taught in the videos. Because I love squirrels and this sort of videos are very good chances to watch them. I really admire their persistence, fitness and cuteness 😁
That's where I put my squirrel food. I make them work for it. Those damn birds keep stealing it, though.
So close yet so far away.
It didn't show how the squirrel got past the top dome onto the second dome directly above the bird seed!
Did you notice the squirrel on the ground directly under the feeder. All that movement on the baffles is dumping bird seed on the ground!
Might give this a try!!
Best one I’ve seen but too good squirrels work too hard no reward squirrels need love too
So cool
I shot one once for getting to my bird feeder then felt bad because it was just trying to survive. Now I don’t kill them, I just thwart their efforts to get to my bird feeders. More fun and humane that way.
What are the sizes of the two bowls? Are they actually squirrel baffles you bought or what type of bowls are they. I'd really like to give this a try.
a determined squirrel will kamikaze the feeder and knock the seed to the ground... ☺
Study the vids by CHRIS NOTAP on squirrel proof bird feeders! Home-made! Simple but elegant and THEY WORK!
damn.. so close.. yet so far.. lol
Use silicone spray on the baffle. I so wanted to see cross hairs in the frame but it wouldn't have been a safe shot.
I hate to see them falling cos I love al creatures but I dont want them getting my bird seed.
O.K fellers !!! Just shake the thingy and we will eat on the grass .
Feed the squirrels!!!
At one time I thought anyone who could devise a squirrel proof feeder would make a fortune but I've come to realize there's no need; they're making a fortune already off non-squirrel proof feeders. This one may have been effective for the duration of this video vs these squirrels but I doubt it will last. My wife buys them all and none have been effective for more than a few hours including the one depicted here. The thing is even though they successfully rob the other feeders, they still go after latest unassailable addition so it's not about hunger.
Absolutely right. They're just gluttonous pigs.
It drives me nuts when people say "Oh, the poor squirrel is just hungry...you're so mean, just feed them too". What they don't realize is that I have a squirrel feeder that they clean out in less than 2 hours at a time and immediately rob my bird feeders afterwards. Plus they're bullies, destructive to homes, lawns and gardens and cause power outages. I stopped filling their feeder and finally found a squirrel-proof one that so far works like a charm, once I found the right placement.
I despise squirrels SO MUCH after dealing with them. They're horrid.
i put my bet on the squirrel
You changed the configuration at 2:45 because they adapted to the double baffle method?
Thanks for the video but can the birds get into the feeder to eat?
Shows People are more clever than the squirrel which is more supple, swift, and inventive.
GO PEOPLE. PS, what is the song. Love it.
The music is the theme from " The Benny Hill Show ".
"Yakety Sax," by Boots Randolph. 1963 tune has been used in many, many shows, skits and comedy scenes, including "The Benny Hill Show."
Theme tune from Benny Hill comedy show.
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Spray it with Pam! They will slip off
Did they ever figure it out
Not yet!!
Can you please post the brand & model/type baffle that's on the top? I'd love to get one. Thanks!
Both items were picked up at yard sales and I rigged them together. However I did see the smaller domed feeder at Walmart. The 2nd larger dome was half of a larger hanging terrarium. Good luck- STILL frustrating those squirrels!
Amazes me people put out bird feeders to Feed feral birds starlings & sparrows etc
Mr Squirrel Oh another theme park ride & free food Humans like us 🐿
If we had squirrels in OZ it'll be squirrel feeders there cute - until they get in the roof ceiling 😼 why you own a cat and shove in roof ceiling every 1-3 months to check for Squatters 😸👍🤣 cheers Oz Straya 🦘🐨🎏✌
sounds like a jolly nice place you live. thanks for the tip about putting stinky nuts the cat in the ceiling...……………. colonial
As long as they're trying, the birds will keep away. So what's the point?
They won't try forever, they'll maybe persist for one week or so and then give up after realizing they're wasting their energy.
@@LeChristEstRoi lmfaoo! :D
I dont think that would work for a snake tho the snake would just wrap its tail on the end and get in from underneath I bet.
Pete, Benny Hill's dead...
Do they sell those feeders?
So close!
You changed the dome setup in the middle of the video, around 2:57.
more laffs
Great, but how do I keep the birds out of my squirrel food?
Are you really dumb enough to feed that tree-rats ?
😂😂😂🤣🤣
lol
Music kills the video
My Tabby is Better at it , however cute Vid . 👌
At least give the poor things some walnuts after all that
What is the name of the tune?
It was a theme song from the old benny hill show.
@@qwerty13380, Thank you. Good on ya mate. ruclips.net/video/zQf2TiwBFHo/видео.html Yakety Sax.
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Great idea. I will have to try it because our squirrels are relentless. Please check out and subscribe to my channel.
The first thing to do, which you didn't do, is to NOT position the feeder under a tree! DUH!
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Why are you unnecessarily feeding the birds? It is bad to feed them other then in times of distress as you rob them of their lively hood, activities, space, and lives.
this is quite possibly the dumbest thing i have ever read. unless ur trolling, in which case, bravo
Benny Hill's not allowed to be funny anymore. Thanks Trump.
Dont you mean Hollywood?