I've had this feeder for three days. I have four cockatiels. They still haven't found the food. Any ideas?
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I don't remember how long it took my two cockatiels to find the food but I don't think very long. Have all other feeder dishes been removed from their cages? I hope they go to the new one, it is a great feeding dish. Good luck. By the way, my two cockatiels are in separate cages, maybe that has something to do with it. Just a guess.
331717
I have used one with my Parrotlet for over 4yr's! He loves it. He went right in the minute I first hung it on the cage. He even stays in the feeder when I remove it for cleaning and refilling. He jumps on my finger and rides on my shoulder while I clean it and refill then goes back in the cage and waits for me to reattach to the cage and goes in to eat. I even bought an extra one should I damage it.
331718
My only advise would be to go back to the other feeder, if they have not found the food in the new feeder yet I'd be worried about them being malnurished.
331719
My parakeets never did take to it. I left it in the cage a couple weeks without them using it, moving it from inside to outside position. Then tried wrapping the slick perch bar to see if that made a difference. I finally took it out and have not used it since.
331720
sorry.. it didn't work for me either... I have 2 canaries and 3 gouldians... too bad it was a waste of money.
331721
I have two love birds I hung it on the inside of the cage...they found the food right away. They also like the trapeze better than any other toy I gave them...they like swinging. strange birds.
331722
I don't know. My 2 cockatiels started eating the second I put the feeder in the cage. Are the birds tame, maybe put some feed in your hand close to the feeder. Good luck. I also have 7 parakeets that eat out of the feeders.
331723
I would put some seed/pellets in the whole feeder (not just the back but also under the little perch). Stick your hand in there and start picking at the food with your fingers. The Cockatiels should be curious and hungry. That might help them get the idea.
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Had to work on this a bit. Adjusted the rope so bird could stand, put her head in a pick at first. Had to clean out the cage and remove all bits of food and then all of a sudden she went in and that was it!! This is really working so well!! No mess, no more waste and it is really great!!! I did put some food into the front compartment to start with and she took it. I am really loving this!!!
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How long has it been? It can take a week or two for the birds to notice it and trust it. Do you have other feeders the birds go to? Is this one out in the open? What kind of seeds are you using?
527280
I have seen different small birds get in but I don't know what kind they are. I did notice that it took several days for the birds to figure out the feeder.
1310545
So far, I haven't had a squirrel visit because the hole is too small, but there have been no feathered takers either. It takes time for them to feel safe especially nesting. I make sure that food and water are close. Hope this helps.
1055601
It takes awhile for the birds to find the feeder. I think it took about 1 week. If it's in a spot near cats/dogs, the birds will avoid it.Also, I don't know where you live, but I'm in Chicago, and with the below zero weather even the birds didn't show up.
1778120
I've rarely seen birds inside the feeder. Don't know whether the one or two defecated in the feeder. Usually, birds perch on the edge of the feeder with rump outside the feeder. Haven't noticed any bird poop in the feeder.
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The same thing happened to mine. The plastic on this feeder gets very brittle after a short time of usage. Let me know if you get a response about the replacement parts.
1032274
I just mounted the nester a couple of weeks ago and do not expect any activity until Spring. I'll report around that time if there is any activity. The instructions that came with the nester said to have a hummingbird feed within at least 18 feet, which I plan to do. The feeder will be a location I've been using with success, so I'm hopeful the hummingbirds will find the nest.
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Do you have water for the bigger birds nearby? I have a hanging birdbath in the tree next to my feeders and have never had any issues. If you are in the southwest like I am, all the animals are suffering from lack of water due to drought right now. They get it anywhere they can. Otherwise, it's better to be replacing the solution more often anyway. It's healthier for the hummers to keep the feeder cleaned and replaced every couple days in the heat anyway. LOTS of bacteria builds in sugar water in the heat which can kill the hummers. The big birds are actually keeping everyone healthier!
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We had to remove the other bird feeders in our yard for a week or so, so the birds had "no choice" but to use this one. At first, I thought it was going to be a wash because once the birds found it, they would still just grab one or two seeds and then fly away to eat them, then return only to fly away again to eat. I was a little bummed out because it seemed like more of a buffet tray than a table. Fast forward another few weeks and now we have woodpeckers, cardinals, and titmice that visit several times a day. I have my two feeders right next to one another about 3 feet from my desk and they don't hesitate to swoop right in. One thing you might want to consider is that the birds might want a "resting area" within three feet of the feeders so they avoid crashing into them ... a pole or plant or stick allows them to fly on to that and land, then take the little hop over to the feeders so they aren't coming in at full steam. Good luck, you and your cats should have a lot of fun! :)
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There could be any number of factors at work there. If it's not set to close at too light a weight on the perch, then my guess would be food quality. If you're using that inexpensive bird seed from the grocery store that is mostly yellow millet, and your neighbors are using higher-quality stuff, they won't visit your feeder except as a last resort. Try going to PetSmart or someplace like that and springing for the good stuff that has lots of black-stripe sunflower seeds, peanuts, and bits of fruit in it. Another factor could be location. Birds don't feel safe eating from a feeder that is right out in the middle of an open space with no nearby trees or shrubs to flee to if necessary.
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It takes awhile for the birds to find the feeder. One thing that's supposed to help is to put some birdseed in a shiny pan directly under the bird feeder. The birds find the feeder more quickly that way.
825876
Hello, concerning your question, grackles and starlings leave this feeder alone. They just wait for the sparrows to drop the seed. I have seen bluejays hang on to the bottom and get some seed and take off. Pigeons and dove are confused to. Squirrels can't get it either.Happy Feeding.
1315867
I'm sure the birds will visit despite the awning. It might take them a bit longer to discover the feeder though. I recommend filling the feeder with black oil sunflower seeds (which is a delightful treat for birds) to help them find it faster.
1254063
The company that manufactured the feeder has gone out of business. My friend has the same feeder and called the Amazon distributor from whom she bought the feeder when a part broke and they would not stand by the lifetime warranty. It's unfortunate because it's a wonderful feeder, but is rendered useless if something goes wrong and can't be fixed. I wonder if Amazon would be willing to give you contact information so you could check to see if the manufacturer has any "spare parts". I think either Amazon or Amazon's distributor should go to bat for you. Good luck.
1379486
I'm not sure about this. I only had it up for a couple of weeks but I was worried I might come home and find a dead bird in my driveway! It does seem that the birds had a hard time getting on the tiny ledge of feeder though (especially since I dont have a window ledge or tree there) - which was another thing that worried me. I think this feeder needs to be on a window that is somewhat hidden by tree branches. Then all these things would not be an issue.
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Check feeder for food clogging. You can also email the company, they are very helpful.