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How Do You Make a Squirrel Baffle For a 4×4 Post?
If you want to keep squirrels from gnawing at your garden posts, you can make a squirrel baffle for your posts using simple materials. You’ll need a round duct cap or metal pipe, a few clamps, and a few other items. After gathering all of your materials and tools, you can get started on the project. It’s a good idea to have a design in mind before you begin, but you should also consider the size of your post before starting.
How To Build A Squirrel Baffle
To build a squirrel baffle, you’ll need a few basic materials. First, you’ll need a 4″ diameter plastic drain pipe, a 1/2-inch PVC coupler, and a woodblock. You’ll need two pieces of wood, a 4″ PVC cap, 10 gauge galvanized wire, 6″ cable ties, and a wooden block.
Next, you’ll need to cut a large stainless steel mixing bowl in half. Afterward, you’ll need some bolts, L-brackets, and wire. You’ll need to attach each one to the pole with a simple hose clamp or EMT tubing connector. Once the pipe is on the pole, attach the brackets to the wires on the baffle and secure it.
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To make the squirrel baffle, cut the stove pipe cap at a diameter of six inches, a six-foot-long copper pipe, two 2×4 pieces of wood, and a 16-inch diameter plant pot base. Once you have your materials, you’re ready to start constructing your baffle. Then, you’ll need to attach the copper pipe and the 2×4 pieces of wood. After that, you’ll need to purchase some screws and stainless steel brackets.
The wood link Audubon Wrap Around is another popular squirrel baffle for 4×4 posts. It’s a patented, patent-pending design that fits most standard wood posts. The post is 18″ wide, so this model will fit most poles. Once it’s in place, you can attach the screws to the bottom of the plastic bottle. This is an effective squirrel baffle for a 4×4-post.
As with any type of feeder, it is important to place the feeders at a distance that keeps squirrels out. When installing a 4×4-post mounted feeder, make sure you place it at least eight to 10 feet above railings and four feet above the ground. You can also use a plastic bottle for a squirrel baffle, which can be placed in the base of the pole.
In order to make a squirrel baffle, you will need to cut a hole in a standard wood 4×4 post. A hole in the center of the post is the most convenient place to place a squirrel baffle, so make sure to place it at least 8 to 10 feet away from the railings. In addition to this, you should install the feeders at a distance of four to five feet above the ground.
A squirrel baffle can be made of any inexpensive plastic bowl. It can even be used as a weather dome for a bird feeder. In addition to making a squirrel baffle, you can also make a bird feeder baffle. The main advantage of using a squirrel baffle is that it will prevent the animal from climbing the pole. If you have several bird feeders, it will be more efficient to place a bird feeding on one of the high-quality poles that is seven to eight feet up.
When you’re installing a squirrel baffle, you should choose a location that’s high enough to keep squirrels out. Squirrels can leap to higher levels, so you should choose a location at least seven to eight feet up from the ground. If you’re installing a birdfeed, then the baffle should be at least four feet above the ground.

Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.