Ninja Squirrel vs Baffle - Do Squirrel Baffles Work??

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Squirrel Bar Fights :-) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6iXnaOpn5yii8U How high can a squirrel jump?? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWjQfWN4jtt8mtk

[@dpjbdpjb]

need wider diameter baffle

[@fatherandsonsfishing]

I already knew I had problems, but the squirrels falling off baffles... LOVED IT!!!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

hahaha we all know you have an issue or two doc :-) Thanks for stopping by brother...appreciate you!

[@gregoryjsnyder8150]

Pellet rifle.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Of course we watched all the B-roll! Of course it was hilarious! Of course we have problems!!!😂🤣😂

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

hahahaha I agree with all of the above :-)

[@ShaighJosephson]

That squirrel deserves its own feeder after those spectacular ninja moves in the beginning... Lol... 😂

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

They are well fed trust me :-)

[@studygodsword5937]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors you need to make that 18% success rate more fun, put a kids swimming pool underneath !

[@PaddyJoeCooking]

Another awesome squirrel video looks like the double baffle worked a treat but man they are persistent little critters aren't they? Sorta like mini Terminators LOL!!!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

They are amazing little creatures for sure...and make for some entertaining videos ha! Have a great week Patrick!

[@twinbrookacres]

Full watch, including the B roll! what really amazes me is the distance they can fall without getting injured.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

They land light as a feather from any height :-) Have a great weekend!

[@aracoixo3288]

Nah they're roadkill

[@YourNextCast]

The squirrels will always find a way 🤣🤣 You have some of the smartest and most athletic rodents that I have seen.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Ole Scumdog fishing always says I'm helping to create a superior subspecies of squirrel hahaha! Have a great weekend Titus!

[@pmessinger]

I hadn't known how much I missed the pleasing sound of a squirrel hitting the ground. Thanks for the memory.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Our pleasure!

[@stevehenkel354]

Knowing how much bird seed a squirrel can go through, I got a real sense of satisfaction watching those squirrels fall to the ground. 😛

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy Chris- those squirrels seem to be trained to perform for the camera lol. Love it! Take care and God bless y’all

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Lol they getting there Mr. Paul...still a little work to do :-) Have a great weekend sir!

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Crazy you had to add the second baffle ! Resilient little buggers

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Not only did I have to add a second baffle but I actually bought a second baffle at the same time b/c I suspected a single one wouldn't work hahaha!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

If only humans worked that hard! Lol! Thanks for sharing brother! I love these videos!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol you right :-)

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Very interesting. Those ninja squirrels will figure it out. Take Care.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yessir they usually do haha!

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Hi Chris, that was good brother! Them squirrels 🐿 gave it hell! Thanks for sharing!!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by brother...have a great week!

[@guydwelly]

Great video man! Many thanks. I couldn't stop laughing! You beat them!

[@section8outdoors]

I have problems I guess. 🤣 Everytime you put out a new squirrel video you can Gaurentee I'm going to watch it more then once. 🤣 I don't comment Everytime anymore because I've noticed when commenting thats the only time my channel gets looked at. I want my channel to be looked at when my new videos come out, not just because I show support. Can't wait for more shenanigans!!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Lol...we all have some problems that's for sure :-) Thanks for stopping by buddy I know you watch and comment when ya can! Have a great weekend!

[@daniellerostaing1467]

the slow motion is hilarious! I had to stop the video a couple times, because I was laughing so hard!

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

I seriously need to make Jessie set some stuff up for our squirrels. Give me something entertaining to do during the day 😂

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yes!!! You surely need something to keep you busy in between your 15 daily naps :-) haha!

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors 😂🤣

[@Psycandy]

it's like the monty python sheep joke "notice they do not so much fly as plummet"

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

hahaha

[@vmitchinson]

You have to give the little buggers credit for their efforts!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Agree completely!

[@brownro214]

They are persistent.

[@AnglerSpeaks]

Seed hopper of birds so beautiful.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That is one well fed squirrel bro 😁

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Lol that squirrel eats better than most humans :-)

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors 🤣👍

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Chris, I must have problems as full watch. I love watching your continuing battles with the squirrels. One question, Do you sleep with one eye open in case the squirrels gang up together? LOL. Take care Chris. Cheers, Huw

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Hey Mr. Huw! Lol...if I ever go missing I'm pretty sure y'all will be able to guess where to find me :-) Have a great weekend sir!

[@pakistankiawaz7867]

happy new year very nice up loud thanks for sharing

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by...have a great day!

[@tipsytrippinrednecks]

Oh heck yeah that was awesome. Have a great weekend cheers

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks buddy have a great week!

[@denisesorchidparadise1411]

Thy are really determined to win this challenge, fueled by the aroma of bird seed!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Lol yes mam....they act like they starving to death...these are the most well fed squirrels on the planet :-)

[@denisesorchidparadise1411]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors oh yes, I saw that delicious Squirrel buffet bar,

[@suer6103]

oh my too funny! yes you do have a ninja squirrel there! LOL! When you put the baffle on the bottom I could just see those squirrels shaking their heads & saying, "Beaten by a baffle" Love your vids!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting :-)

[@jrosealmendras88]

The smartest squirrels i ever seen always find ways

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol I don't disagree :-)

[@MinuteontheMountain]

haha, score one for the humans. Knowing ninja squirrel, he's trying to figure it out as we speak.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Darn squirrels....I need to go take it down! haha

[@HiredGun13]

Love you guys.. ty so much for sharing the vids.. been watching your vids for a while.. got hooked from the fishing vids.. no pun intended. . 😂😂❤

[@Tailracehero]

Maybe if you put a single baffle above the bird table, but put it 'wide at the top' instead of narrow at the top. That way, they would have to climb up and over the rim to get to the bird table? Great video my friend . .Enjoyed . .

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Good idea! Thanks for stopping by brother have a good one!

[@MrPetepetepetepete]

Hahaha! Jeff Spicoli and Mr. Hand!😂😂😂

[@stevefarms7494]

The determination of squirrels are funny and non stop falling is very funny great video thank you

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting!

[@Danfoodforest]

Cool cardinals Super Squirrels will find a way ... They are so adaptable

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

They are some amazingly agile and smart rodents that's for sure! Have a great day Dan thanks for stopping by buddy!

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

that was funny, squirrels are very persistent

[@JourneyNorthAK]

Ninja always finds a way..haha

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

hahaha dude I kid you not he tries at least 20x a day....every day! Hasn't made it yet but I won't be surprised one bit to walk outside and see him in the feeder w/ either a big grin on his face....of his middle finger pointed at me....or both lol

[@DavidBleasby]

Ok I think I really do have a problem !!!! I think the squirrels took it as a challenge 😂😎 I got a kick out of it !! Full watch 👍🏻👍🏻

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol well we already knew you had some problems Dave :-)! Couple weeks after filming they still slide down that darn PVC and get throwed by baffles about 10x a day....one could argue they think its fun??? ha

[@DavidBleasby]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors They probably do It sure looks like they’re having fun 😃

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Looks like you got it figured out Chris.....However I would not count Ninja Squirrel out just yet. Give em time and a slide rule and they’ll be back.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Oh heck Don I'm pulling all that stuff down now while I'm ahead hahaha! Thanks for stopping by buddy have a great weekend!

[@enissay9950]

I watched so many vids of Squirrels vs Feeder and the conclusion is that your version of Squirrels are more savage than others... At least +500% savagery in them :P Keep em coming

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Perfect :-)

[@jimmyb1559]

If I were ever in dire straits and needed to find a cache of food I would want a squirrel by my side. They just don’t give up.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol you got that right!

[@Stambo59]

Then you cook and eat the squirrel. :-)

[@jimmyb1559]

@@Stambo59 Yum

[@katielyb]

I found this extremely entertaining.

[@M.K.-CamCam]

Me too

[@destinationdero]

Always enjoy these squirrel tricks.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by buddy have a good one!

[@walterpalmer2749]

These squirrel always seem to be able to land on their feet; and they come back for more. Relentless.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yup...they are truly amazing in-flight...their head immediately locks in on landing place and never moves...they flatten their body out to increase drag and have a parachute effect...and they use their tail for a rudder...perhaps I've studied them too much haha

[@PatHand-og9yd]

Bloody squirrels! My friend, I appreciate this video. Squirrels defeated all my feeder defences, but now, I shall rise again!! 👋😀

[@BlackOps-Ent]

I especially like the squirrels just passing through... !! thump !! :: oof! ::

[@mikecha1957]

Hey it's a flying squrell. No wait its a falling squrell

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol falling and flying :-)

[@JR-vi4rl]

I use these cones but I installed them on the Jacob hooks that I hand my feeders from. They are about 4 feet from the ground. My feeders are in my yard away from trees, fence, house, poles, or anything else they can jump from and land on a feeder.

[@PaddyJoeCooking]

I stuck around...I've definitely got problems😀👍!!!!

[@markburton5292]

what that was why we were here :)

[@hmstjohn6236]

This made my day ...too funny.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by :-)

[@chris23384]

thanks for the stats. currently having the same issue so I will try both ideas!

[@touchedbynature5445]

Looks like thay are having Fun. 🐿 Greetings from Norfolk UK

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

They are!

[@michelev.5626]

Hilarious I love squirrels but don’t want them eating my bird’s food! Lol

[@scottcondor3365]

But the question I have is.... while all of this jumping was going on, how much enjoyment did you get watching your birds feed? We ended up with our feeders on metal poles from the ground with a healthy slathering of Vaseline and hot red pepper powder. They learned quickly it was not worth the pain and eventually they went to better hunting grounds.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Being as I have a total of 8 other bird feeders setup with baffles....I got lots of enjoyment watching the birds on those feeders as I performed my tests. Thanks for asking....have a good one!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Two did it. Squirrels always get an A for effort

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Indeed they do! Thanks for stopping by Wayne have a great day!

[@SuzanPeters-p4e]

They are so very industrious for sure.

[@Bob-yl9pm]

A good nature study in semi-domesticated rodents! Honestly, I enjoyed it! Thanks

[@saltwaterborn1295]

Always enjoy these man! Funny as always! 😂

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks buddy...appreciate you!

[@AISEL117]

Nice video, thanks for sharing

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thank you for stopping by :-)

[@SuzanPeters-p4e]

Who needs tv with this entertainment? !

[@SofiNme365]

It was fun to watch! Thanks so much!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@EmilySuiEmily]

I couldn't stop laughing..😂😂😂

[@princessmitsuko]

If your baffle was wider or your feeder was thinner it would have worked with only one baffle. My granddad's rule of thumb is if the squirrels are coming from above and you have a 1 foot wide bird feeder you want a 2 ft wide baffle. For example when we had bird feeders made out of two-liter bottles we used a modified punchbowl as the Baffle. When we had bird feeders made out of dinner plates we used trash can lids as baffles

[@owen_oj]

The joy at watching them fail in slow motion 😂👌

[@ToddAutry]

Squirrels gonna squirrel

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol indeed they are :-) Have a good weekend Todd

[@raven314]

what about making the overhead baffle with a greater diameter? then maybe you wouldn't need two?

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yup I agree that may work! I was working with commercially available baffles...not sure why they use this particular size but they do :-) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@chauffeurmarco]

it looks like they are lining up for a merry-go-round 🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

They loved it :-)

[@kenhuynh275]

Is it wrong if i really enjoying seeing them fall? They keep eating all my bird feeder food.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Everyone (except snowflakes) enjoys seeing squirrels fall! haha

[@lightgiver7311]

My pole feeder is not near a tree - my squirrel baffle works because they have no where to jump from and its attached to pole. I did invest in some cages to put around my feeders and I only put white millet and safflower in my open feeder. Squirrels do not like safflower (chipmunks do, however) I feed my squirrels. I toss peanuts away from the feeders for them to find both shelled and unshelled.

[@robovoid8024]

Squirrel I bet is raging like a gamer trying to get over that impossible jump into the secret room.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

hahaha you right!

[@theonemodifier]

Seems like they could just jump from the ground right in. Did any of them try?

[@JohnAmes]

They are my cats the always seem to land on their feet watched all I thought it was great my friends

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

You right! Have a great week

[@starshipgus8578]

Great video,I have a squirrel problem like no other,I will try the baffles.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

👍🏼👊🏼

[@DataWatch.]

Haha ninja squirrel is back

[@DataWatch.]

Man you love teasing them! Looks like the double overhead and the single one below get the job done.

[@DataWatch.]

With both it’s basically a bird feeder 😂

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

They are fun to watch for sure :-) lol....yes we're trying to get the 'specs' on the perfect squirrel proof bird feeder

[@MrButtonpresser]

Brilliant. Applied squirrel science in action.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yes! :-)

[@HelloHello-hk4sx]

You need a baffle umbrella that'll go a lot further out & a couple of them. 1 near the top, 1 right above the bird food.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Howdy...I'm sure other methods would work too...but this one is 100% effective 3 months in...not reason for me to make any changes haha! Thanks for stopping by!

[@suezbell1]

Would a really large recycled thrift store christmas tree stand work as a baffle?

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

not sure but sounds like a fun video :-)

[@Eddie-rm4xc]

I’ve had great luck with using spray glue and stick board glue on the cone!

[@roboftherock]

Just a thought - a single baffle, inverted sitting on a collar round the pvc would stop them. As a squirrel tried to get over the rim, the baffle would tip and eject the beast. Possibly even more hillarious footage! I enjoyed the B-roll footage. PS. When it rains, the water collecting in this would be another deterrent.

[@jawja100]

Me, too!!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Now that's a GREAT idea!!! I've gotta try that :-)

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Great idea!

[@butchgarner3911]

@ 8:43 you have a squirrel eating the food sitting under the double baffle!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

You are correct sir....this was also another experiment testing how 'high squirrels could jump. The squirrel you see in the feeder jumped from the ground...the magic number from the feeder to the ground is 47"...you can watch here if interested :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWjQfWN4jtt8mtk Have a great weekend!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Kudos for picking that up by the way...first one in like 20k views :-)

[@butchgarner3911]

Also noticed that it seemed to be lower than what it was in the beginning.!! Great video!

[@FishfearmeStudios]

Baffles can work except around your place where they have been training for American Ninja Squirrel for years.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol good point :-)

[@larryrivers2752]

I like the plop sound they make when they hit the ground! I can't believe they can't jump up from the ground. Larger baffle.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

I've found they can jump up to 46"...anything higher than that is a no-go...for grey squirrels that is! Larger baffle would indeed work I think...but I was testing commercially available baffles...thanks for stopping by!

[@mosfet500]

Thanks for the video. It doesn't have to be cone, I made a single baffle two feet wide close to the feeder which has to be no more than an 8 or 10" in diameter.. Also it's better if the baffle is on a thin line not a pole so that when the critter climbs anywhere on it it immediately dips over 75 or 80 degrees. It's also important to have the baffle absolutely smooth so the squirrel has nothing to grip to. By the way I had a cat who jumped over six feet up and caught birds. Ask me how I know all this!

[@jerrytalley802]

I’ve heard if it’s 5’ off the ground, and 5’ circle all around it, the can’t defeat it, but have yet to try.

[@peteryeung111]

Question, how high can a squirrel survive a fall?

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

No idea....but pretty darn high!

[@gregoryharlston0602]

There's a video on KZbin of a squirrel jumping off of a pretty tall skyscraper and landing safely. Their bodies basically turn into parachutes that allow them to glide to the ground.

[@Norm100ful]

The baffle will work if you put it on the post underneath the feeder, then they cannot use gravity to help them.

[@CrazyMan0824]

Been 3years, does it still works or did the squirel acquired new skills?

[@dianedugas9505]

You have enough squirrel activity that would make a great gumbo!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Indeed :-)

[@SuzanPeters-p4e]

Baffle does work from above feeder. On limb away from any jumping platform (another limb)

[@randyscrafts8575]

I believe a single baffle on top would work if it were 18" to 2 foot wider than the feeder.

[@randyscrafts8575]

Raccoons in feeders are a problem here. We used rat guards on mooring lines in the Navy. Those were about 3' in diameter. Something that big may defeat raccoons......maybe not. Raccoons are pretty crafty also.

[@darylcheshire1618]

We don’t have squirrels in Australia, not sure how possums go, and they have prehensile tails.

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

I would think a larger single baffle would work. The small one allowed them to fall directly onto the bird feeder. That aside, seems to me that trying to stop squirrels get to bird feeders is much more entertaining the feeding birds!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yup I agree a bigger one would work....but I was testing out the commercially available baffles and for whatever reason...they make this size...who knows why??

[@johnnywishbone1349]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors yea they want us to keep buying their expensive baffles. Thinking a large round trash can lid would be big enough to act as a single baffle

[@HonestLawyersNeeded]

time stamp 8:45 you had a squirrel on that feeder despite the double baffle. We don't have squirrels. I think they're cute. Maybe if you give them some food on the top baffle (reversed) upturned, they may leave the bird feeder alone. Maybe.

[@dannan8853]

Nice job love it

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@billyandrew]

At end of this vid...an ad for another vid. _Catapulting squirrels._ Brain: *"I need to watch this!"* Me: "Is that animal cruelty, laughing at the squirrel's misfortune?" Brain: *"Shut up, watch and learn something!"* *"This is scientific study"* Seem legit? 🤔😜😂😂

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

The squirrels loved it! I have squirrel feeding stations setup all around my yard with the EXACT same food that's in the catapult bucket...I once filmed a squirrel get launched 5x in bout 15 minutes...ran off wagging that tail every time ha

[@billyandrew]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors I had a cat, a good few years back, loved being dragged around by his tail (not yanked, you understand, but a steady drag) and loved being thrown across the room onto either the settee in my living room, or the bed. He'd scamper back after each 'flight' for another throw. If I didn't throw him he'd flex his claws onto my skin or gently nip me, until I complied. It was always funny to see the look on visitors faces, as went went through this routine. When he'd had enough he'd stay where he'd been thrown and that was his signal he was done. I've always fed the squirrel's, as you do, and figured out a large slinky, three quarters of the way up the pole, defeats themselves , but I honestly think they enjoy the stimulation the challenge presents to them. I live in the city and I'm guessing the lack of humans going about their usual rat race activities has given even the wildlife pause for thought, so I'm all for keeping them occupied. Thank you for responding to my comment. I appreciate you taking the time out.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Lol great story! The slinky trick is on me list to try :). Have a good one buddy

[@billyandrew]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors You, too. 👍

[@roderickwhitehead]

I might have problems.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol as do we all :-)

[@getin3949]

You don't have the baffle cinched up tight, they can get their claws into that lip. A stovepipe works much better, then put some nasty grease on the seam, they don't like to get their paws sticky.

[@jolox.]

Thanks for the fun video! I just recently bought a gallon cayenne pepper powder in bulk! I started to sprinkle the cayenne pepper into my sunflower seeds and suddenly our mischievous pet squirrel Stumpy jumped off of the feeder after munching for a few minutes! Stumpy was a ninja and would dive 20 feet past all my defenses! The cayenne pepper may be working! Did anyone else try this?

[@gerry343]

I use baffles on the poles supporting my feeders- works all the time.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Awesome!

[@xincarceratedx]

What if you invert the baffle up above with just 1