Twirl-a-Squirrel Baffle
Another version of the dome squirrel baffle is the Twirl-a-Squirrel. This dome squirrel baffle is also similar to a squirrel-proof bird feeder in that it has a battery-operated mechanism; when the squirrel puts his weight on the baffle, it spins, dumping the squirrel off.
I’m not usually a big fan of anything battery-operated. It’s a fun novelty at first, but over time the batteries wear down and have to be recharged or replaced. And some batteries do not work well in cold weather.
But this would make an entertaining show, and one good thing about it is it works with any squirrel feeder. So it’s the same as buying an expensive Droll Yankee Flipper, but for cheap.
Here’s where you can get it online: Duncraft
Dome Squirrel Baffle
Dome squirrel baffles are used to block squirrels from hanging bird feeders. If your squirrel reaches your bird feeder by jumping onto the top or climbing down the wire supporting it, you need a dome squirrel baffle to block him.
I have not personally used the dome squirrel baffle because none of our bird feeders are hanging feeders, but I have heard that if the diameter isn’t big enough, a very acrobatic squirrel will be able to get around it.
The Bird Shed makes a fairly big dome squirrel baffle (19″ diameter) which can be either hung or pole-mounted.
