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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jennifer Ebert

Gardeners swear by using baffles to keep squirrels off bird feeders, and it is not as strange as it sounds

Squirrel eating from bird feeder.

There's nothing more frustrating than filling your bird feeder only to watch squirrels swoop in, scare off the birds, and devour every last seed. If you're tired of playing defense against these bushy-tailed bandits, there’s a smart, affordable fix to keep squirrels away from bird feeders that works – baffles.

Of course, squirrels have their charm. They're clever, lively, and fun to watch – and we do love seeing them in our gardens. Just not dangling from the bird feeder like it's their personal snack bar.

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