Baffles are incredibly effective — when placed correctly.

Pole-Mounted Baffles (My Top Recommendation)

Tube (Cylinder) Baffles

• about 2 feet long
• ~8 inches in diameter
• deter squirrels, raccoons, rats, possums, and cats

Placement Rules:

• top of baffle must sit 4–5 feet off the ground
• pole must be 10 feet away from anything squirrels can jump from

Too low → squirrels jump over
Too high → squirrels climb and leap

If a baffle worked for years and suddenly doesn’t?
A bush or limb likely grew closer. Move the pole or trim the branch.

Cone Baffles

• deter squirrels and rats
• raccoons often pull them down or work around them

Why Baffled Pole Systems Shine

A properly baffled pole system lets you:

• hang multiple feeders in one place
• protect them all at once
• put feeders where you can actually enjoy watching birds

Overhead Baffles

These only work when critters approach from above.
Most useful for rats accessing feeders from overhead limbs.

SHOP BAFFLES NOW!

🐦 Feeder Cages & Selective Feeding

Cages fit around feeders to:

• keep squirrels out
• exclude larger birds if needed
• give smaller birds a peaceful place to feed
  
  

They’re especially useful with tube feeders and for yards where birds get crowded out.