{"product_id":"ultimate-birdhouse-baffle-8-x-24-predator-protection","title":"Ultimate birdhouse baffle 8\" x 24\" predator protection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreat protection for your bluebirds, chickadees, tree swallows \u0026amp; more!\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe wrong birdhouse baffle can lead to heartbreak. This isn't just a one time thing - if you keep using the wrong baffle, it will be year-after-year of disaster.\r\n\r\nThe best way to ensure your birds are properly protected and thrive is to mount your nest box correctly and guard it with an appropriate baffle.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe stovepipe baffle is the best baffle style to protect birdhouses, but it must be at least 8 inches x 24 inches to work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nThis 8 inch by 24 inch (8\" x 24\") baffle is known to protect against several predators, including snakes less than 3-4 feet, raccoons, cats, squirrels and more. It is important to know that taller baffles - 60 inches offer the most protection; however, those are not commercially available, and instead must be made.  If you don't have time or equipment to make your stovepipe baffle, an 8x24 inch baffle is still recognized as great protection.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch2\u003eList of species the 8\" x 24\" baffle protects against:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nRaccoons, squirrels, even opossums will be tempted by eggs, nestlings and adult birds, but larger stovepipe baffles protect against these intrusions as well as other predators:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ecats\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003echipmunks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eopossums\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eraccoons\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003esnakes \u003cstrong\u003eup to 3 feet long\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003esquirrels\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGet the most out of your ultimate birdhouse baffle\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nIn order for this baffle to be truly effective, it must wobble on the pole. The instability along with its length and width are the best ways to fully protect against intruders.\r\n\r\nWe also advise you to mount the baffle about 10-15 inches below the nest box.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant baffle specifications to help you make sure it's right for your pole and nest box:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThis style and size baffle is the best commercially available baffle out there to protect against raccoons, squirrels, cats, and some snakes (taller baffles of 60 inches must be made using duct pipe or bollard guards).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMade of UV protected, weather durable powder coated metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAdjustable to fit various pole sizes - can be adjusted to fit a .5 inch pole up to a 1.375 inch pole diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eComes with an easy to use mounting bracket\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend using a little bit of duct tape under the mounting bracket to minimize slippage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003eConsider this about snakes!\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nDon't think you have snakes in your yard? Think again. So often because people haven't observed snakes, they don't believe they're out there - not until they discover one in a nest box, having eaten the eggs or nestlings.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot all snakes enter nest boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rat snakes are the most common snake found in nest boxes. They are not poisonous. They, and most other snakes are native to North America and \u003cstrong\u003eshould not be harmed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other native snakes are not well known for entering nest boxes, so check the range.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn important note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis baffle will only protect against smaller snakes.\u003c\/span\u003e Larger snakes, 3.5 - 5 feet long or longer will be able to get past this barrier. For larger snakes, you'll want to craft your own baffle that close to 60 inches tall and an 8 inch diameter. This can be done using duct pipe and a pipe cap or hardware wire from hardware stores, or using a bollard guard.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eBaffle resources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nWe have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cavitynesters.com\/eastern-bluebird-predator-information-protection\/\"\u003edetailed article about different predators\u003c\/a\u003e that might invade your nest boxes and how to protect against them. And this article goes into more detail \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cavitynesters.com\/best-baffle-system-for-my-birdhouse\/\"\u003eabout baffle selection\u003c\/a\u003e as well as other accessories that can guard your nest box even better.","brand":"Nest Hollow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837352112181,"sku":null,"price":46.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/7684\/1781\/files\/780585f2-SESQR871-baffle-closeup1.jpg?v=1765063599","url":"https:\/\/nesthollow.com\/products\/ultimate-birdhouse-baffle-8-x-24-predator-protection","provider":"Nest Hollow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}