W4 Pole Hanging Hooks - Silver, 3 Pack

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My recommendation for the best heavy-duty bird feeder pole is also by the Squirrel Stopper brand. It’s the Squirrel Stopper Deluxe model. If you have large and/or heavy bird feeders you need a heavy-duty pole to support them. The Squirrel Stopper Deluxe is perfect for the job. An iron twisting rod is not included. Instructions advise using a screwdriver which can be a bit more challenging to install. The iron twisting rod is really the way to go (refer to the Squirrel Stopper Sequoia review above). I do not recommend purchasing a bird feeder pole based on looks alone. Assuming it meets all of the other criteria mentioned above, the appearance just isn’t important.

My first pole was in fact an APS, which still stands in my yard today, and is in the picture above.Strength and stability are the most important factors to consider when purchasing a bird feeder pole. Strength All metal and wood poles can be cut down to size, but remember that once cut, they cannot be returned to store. If you’re looking for a solution that doesn’t need DIY skills, extendable poles can be sized and resized as needed without cutting. No tools are needed for this adjustable and fixing-free method. The twist and fix body of the metal rod is spring loaded, using tension and rubber ends to hold it in place within the window recess. Tension rods are also suitable for lightweight voile or net curtains use. Those with ground augers and a twisting rod make the task of twisting the base pole into the ground easier. Just how deep? To give you an idea – the Squirrel Stopper Sequoia (the best bird feeder pole) goes 20″ deep into the ground. Fork-style base. This one has 4 forks.

C enter poles that attach to one another somehow (via insert, screw together, insert with buttons); Wild Birds Unlimited Advanced Pole System The Wild Birds Unlimited Advanced Pole in my yard. (The feeder is not from Wild Birds Unlimited.) There are plenty of options out in the market for bird feeder pole systems. When you’re in the market for one it can be challenging to know which is best. I saved you the hassle and set up 9 different systems in my yard to determine whether or not they’re worthy of investment. I highly recommend 3 of the 9 systems.Similar to the Squirrel Stopper systems, the base is installed with a ground auger. It was noticeably narrower than the Squirrel Stoppers.

Many brands claim they’re “squirrel-proof”. In my experience, the ones that are close to 100% squirrel-proof are built-in (vs add-on baffles), large, smooth, and have some movement so the squirrel can’t gain leverage on it and launch upward to a feeder. It also received lower marks because the hook distance from the center pole was only 12″. I would have celebrated this on a budget model but expected more from a system with a higher price point (higher than the best overall). Higher quality models will take longer to install because the base entails twisting an auger into the ground – over 1.5′. Look for a model that includes the “twisting rod” because it makes the job significantly easier. Plus, it’s highly unlikely you already have a metal rod that is the perfect diameter, strength, and length to take don’t the task. I know I didn’t! Look for one whose hooks are at least 7″ from the center pole . 10″ or more is truly the ideal distance but 7″ is the minimum. 3. Squirrel ProofThe first 16″ went in like butter – the remaining 4″ required me to take a lot of breaks and lean into the twisting, but I succeeded in getting the full 20″ in the ground. That pole is in the ground, solid, and not moving!

A bird feeder pole must be strong because multiple bird feeders, each filled with birdseed, can get very heavy. Look for a strong and solid center pole with 3 or fewer sections that when connected, function as one unit and don’t wobble or jiggle. Consider how many bird feeders you’d like to hang and make sure the one you choose can support this number.The center pole is steel construction with a 1″ diameter – a great foundation for strength and stability. Suitable for lightweight voile or net curtains, net rods are made from metal and are extendable. They can be fitted using the included screw fixings, or you can buy self-adhesive fixings separately.