Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The battle continues

We started out with a bird feeder that is supposed to close up when something heavy gets into it.  That didn't work so we added a baffle to it.  It stopped the squirrels but not the raccoons.


I tried a different style of baffle - nope.  I tried both baffles at one time.  No good.


Most recently I have added a 3" PVC pipe and they still got up there.  Someone said they can't dig into aluminum so I put on a 4" piece of that.  I was certain that would work until I saw them shimmying up the pole the other night.  Rats!


So tonight I've added a coating of vegetable oil to the aluminum barrier.  Now I just have to stay up late enough to see what happens.  I hope they come early so I can go to bed at a decent hour.


Long Life the Queen of the Pole Dancing
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  1. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I'm curious to see if your vegetable oil works. There is a feeder like yours where I work. It seems that most everything can get into it. What a fantastic photo of your raccoon. You're so fortunate that he will pose so nicely for you. Now I must try to get into "work" mode. You have a great day. Hugs, Edna B.

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  2. BluffCountryArtistJuly 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Creative solutions, Queen Jester. I hope one of them finally works! But your photo is precious. That greedy, hungry raccoon looks so adorable.

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