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Tall Shepherd Hook Pole

A full-height steel shepherd hook that puts a feeder or lantern exactly where you want it.

£15.99

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The details

The right hanging spot rarely comes with a branch attached. This full-height shepherd hook fixes that: a sturdy steel pole with a generous curved hook at the top and a pronged foot that pushes firmly into lawn or border. Hang a seed feeder, a fat ball cage, a hanging bath or a lantern, and stand it in full view of the kitchen window.

The extra height keeps hanging feeders well clear of cats and gives blue tits and goldfinches a safe approach line. Move it with the seasons, or plant a pair and give the garden a matching set of feeding points.

Delivery within 8 days.

Full-height steel pole with a wide curved hook
Pronged foot pushes into lawn or border, no tools
Takes feeders, fat ball cages and hanging baths
Height keeps feeding birds clear of cats
Weather-resistant finish for year-round use

Questions about this piece

How far from a fence should I put the Tall Shepherd Hook Pole?

At least two metres in every direction, and further below anything overhanging. A grey squirrel jumps around two metres across and considerably more downwards, so a pole tucked beside a fence, shed or low branch is effectively a ladder. Open lawn is the only reliable position.

How far into the ground does the Tall Shepherd Hook Pole go?

At least a third of its length, and more in light or sandy soil. Water the spot first if the ground is baked hard, and push steadily rather than hammering, which splays the point. Check it again after the first windy week — poles work loose before they actually fall over.

Will the Tall Shepherd Hook Pole rust outdoors?

Powder-coated and galvanised steel holds up for years in British weather. Rust normally starts where the coating is chipped or at the fixings, so check the hook, chain and clips each spring. A bare cast-iron piece will develop a rusty patina, which is expected and harms nothing.