jcarscadden Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I had to move one feeder from a tree (due to kamikaze squirres that just keep dropping till they hook one edge of the feeder). I put in on a double hook that was protected from ground up b a 6' stovepipe..never has a problem till a could of weeks ago, then the suet dough would disappear almost nightly..maybe two nights. I took a good look at the stovepipe and was shocked to see raccoon prints...how do they do this....I thought the 6" pipe would deter most anything. I put some scrap aluminum at the top hoping that would deter them.. nope. what do i have to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Tried greasing the pipe with Ben-Gay or similar ointment? More seriously, tried any of the suets with hot pepper extract? Me, I use round 30" metal shields on my poles. Let me know if you want the web site I order them from. They're about $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP48 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I had the same problem. Kamikaze squirrels and raccoons bypassing the squirrel baffle. I bought what was called a 'raccoon baffle', which solved the raccoon problem. I don't remember much about it, but it looks to be about 30" long. I also started using plain suet cakes, because I read somewhere that squirrels don't care for it. I don't know what raccoons would think of the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarscadden Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 from Charile Me, I use round 30" metal shields on my poles. Let me know if you want the web site I order them from. They're about $40. Charlie...yes i would like to know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/15/2018 at 10:29 AM, Charlie Spencer said: Me, I use round 30" metal shields on my poles. Let me know if you want the web site I order them from. They're about $40. I would love a link to that website as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 https://naturehouseinc.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=234_77_86&zenid=02dbefb6e0619d746552a0d34e298f17 They offer models for hanging feeders, metal poles, and 4x4 posts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: https://naturehouseinc.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=234_77_86&zenid=02dbefb6e0619d746552a0d34e298f17 They offer models for hanging feeders, metal poles, and 4x4 posts. Thanks! That's a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Ooh! It's almost $10 cheaper on Amazon right now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013KOTRVU/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_cr_x__a_w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarscadden Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 thank you...am looking into this now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I've had two for at least four years with no sign of wear or tear, other than the 'decorations' the birds leave behind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) Dealing with urban animals like raccoons is an inconvenience that many homeowners have to face. Producing a loud noise and flooding a light into your raccoons infested place can help. They invade our property and create a lot of mess making it necessary to contact the wildlife removal New Jersey professionals to help us with their eradication. They inspect the situation and make it all right by using effective methods. Edited November 3, 2018 by HenryZahn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOl Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 I had a raccoon steal three or four suet cages before I put up one of those metal shields. Now, one of the squirrels has learned to jump from a nearby tree and even likes the suet with the hot pepper in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) Cute little so-and-so, ain't he? That's way too close to the tree. I don't know about raccoons but squirrels can jump to a feeder from at least six feet. If you have the room, I'd move the pole at least that far. Edited April 10, 2019 by Charlie Spencer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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