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Proper location of your feeding station will help ensure a squirrel free success. Follow the rules at the bottom of this page when choosing where to install your feeder.
PVC Pipe Baffle 4-in x 5-ft 220 Schedule 40 PVC Pipe. The PVC Pipe will act as the main squirrel baffle. Install the pre-drilled PVC Caps on each end of the pipe and slide the assembly over the Black Iron Pipe support. The bottom end cap of the baffle will rest on the ground. There should be about 6 inches of Black Iron Pipe showing above the top PVC Pipe Cap. You can paint the PVC Pipe Baffle and PVC Caps before or after installation. Use acetone or alcohol to clean prior to painting. This will also help remove any printed markings on the pipe and caps.
Shepherd's Hook - Cut and remove the bottom support stake. Slide the Adapter onto the shepherd's hook, the hook should extend about 3ft. from the top of the adapter. The bottom portion of the shepherd's hook will extend beyond the bottom of the adapter. Leave this extra material as it will later slide into the Black Iron Pipe and strengthen your system.
PVC Caps -X2 4-in x 4-in PVC Sch 40 Cap. Drill /Cut a 1-1/8" hole in the center of each cap. Install caps on the top and bottom of the PVC Pipe Baffle.
3 Ft. Adapter Length
Build and Install
Black Iron Pipe 8-ft x 3/4". This is the main support of the feeding system. Measure 2.-1/2 ft from one end of the pipe and mark with tape, dig a small hole and install. Your tape mark should be at ground level, consider securing with concrete to add additional stability. 5-1/2 feet of pipe will extend above ground as the main support. Use a level to ensure that the pipe is straight. Allow concrete to dry.
Additional Squirrel Baffle - If required install the second baffle over the Black Iron Pipe, it will rest on the top PVC Cap. You can also install the mounting hardware provided with the baffle if desired.
Shepherd Hook- Install shepherd's hook assembly; Hook, Adapter and Steeltec coupler sliding the bottom portion of the hook into the Black Iron Pipe support until the Steeltec coupler seats. Tighten the set screws on the coupler. Adjust the length of your hook above the adapter by loosening the set screws on the adapter and shortening or lengthening this height. When installing your feeder the bottom of the feeder should be above the top baffle. Tighten the set screws with the provided 1/4 Allen key. Fill and hang your feeder.
2-1/2 Ft. Under Ground
Wild Bird Feeding Stations are built using commonly found materials with simple alterations. Our adapters are hand made and custom-fit to each SteelTec pipe fitting. nstall additional items as needed.
Use what you have, Make it yours.
Feed birds - not squirrels.
Squirrels are fearless acrobats that will launch themselves from overhanging limbs, wires and rooftops. They can cover distances of (10) feet or greater when jumping from these structures. Squirrels can leap (5) feet vertically and can bound over (7) feet when on the run. Mount feeders so that the bottom-most portion is at least (5) feet from the ground. Trees, fences and other structures should be (10) feet or more from the feeder, prune back branches and heavy brush if close. Smaller shrubs should be at least (5) feet from the base.
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The Set-Up
If you have flying squirrels good luck.
Wild Bird Feeding Stations.
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