Well, risking SHRA which is tough when you’re behind! I would suggest what is done for climbing predators and birds (eagles), which is to wrap the tree with flashing, two pieces usually, the upper one overlapping the lower. I think the usual total width is two or three feet. The idea is a span of slippery metal which a raccoon or other can’t climb. You have a difficult situation here though because of the low fork in the tree.
Now that’s a lovely vintage gal… makes me want to sneak into cabins and the main house here and get some pics. I might “borrow” FIL’s “Baker’s choice” stove this winter, roof etc. pending he was big on the differences between the Mennonite and Amish cookstoves. We had picked out and budgeted for a “Pioneer Princess” sigh… but there’s something special about the vintage ones. Get the firebricks and chimney inspected before you do go stoking her up though! Safety First. Now to go burn off the BBQ…
Goat in bird’s clothing? Feather cape??? Smart animals are so wonderful, and such a pain in the butt too!
I have done exactly that. And indeed the Groundhog and the raccoons cannot climb it.
Beautiful birds all. I feel safe in saying I bet the two boys will always get along. You have plenty of hens to keep both busy.
I've eaten it. No thank you.
Vaseline works, but you have to keep after it. Aluminum flashing won’t rust and be “grabby” like poles can be. You might have enough width with your flashing to run it lengthwise.
What a beauty! I would never take that out.
Yes. It is late now so I have slathered it in old cooking oil.
