Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by acruce

I have a bird feeder that hangs hangs from a metal plant holder about 4 or 5 feet high.I also have a squirrel feeder in another part of the yard. Here lately the squirrels has figured out how to climb up the metal pole and get to the bird feeder. I was wondering if any of you had any idea's how to keep the squirrels out of the bird feeder. I am thinking of buy a big peace of PVC pipe to cover the the metal pole where the feeder hangs. I am hoping that will keep the squirrel from being able to climb up to the feeder. If that doesn't work I'm thinking of buy a pellet gun.

I have several bird feeders up...believe me, those squirrels are smart little suckers...if there's a way to get to the food don't be surprised if they figure it out...next thing ya know they'll be standing on each other's shoulders to get to it...