The feeder has been hanging outside for 2 weeks and no birds are feeding yet. How do I attract them?
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It takes a while for the birds to figure it out. This feeder is made especially for woodpeckers and occasionally smaller birds will use it. I purchased mine because I had trouble with crows stealing the suet so the upside feeder eliminated that problem. Just be patient the woodpeckers will eventually find it.
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Veronica, we have had the same results. Very disappointing. We have had a couple of Ladderback Woodpeckers occasionally feed at it, but it is rare to see any feeding. We even tried two different kinds of feed/paste and it just doesn't work.
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It just takes a while. I think mine hung out for a month before birds started using it. Not all birds are upside down feeders. I have lots of woodpeckers in my area.
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Sometimes I see a Downy Woodpecker or a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet, but mostly it is House Sparrows! I've used regular peanut butter suet.
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Interesting question.1. If there's plenty of "natural" food, the birds won't go near a feeder.2. One trick is to spread some seed on the ground under the feeder.
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It might have taken a day or two but the birds love the feeder. I use black oil sunflower seeds and they gobble them up every day. Give it a little more time or maybe move it to a different location. I have two of them and they are in a small tree near the bird bath. Good luck I hope it works out for you.
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Its not the wrong time of year. 1) You know surely that gold finches lose their bright yellow color in winter and become a drab greenish brown? 2) They are picky and dislike old seed. You may need to freshen your feeder's offering. 3) It does take a while for them to either find it or to come visit once they feel safe. 4) If the feeder is too close to human activity, you may want to try moving it to a quieter spot--and then gradually moving it closer once they start frequenting it.
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If it's like mine, you fill the top, which is directly under the hook for hanging, with water. Ants come down the hook and----SPLASH!!!!! Make sure the rest of the feeder isn't leaning up against any branches. They usually enter from the rope it is hanging on.
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We leave for 2 weeks as well and are always concerned about the water level. We have someone come in and fill it as it evaporates quickly in the winter. The birds need water more than seed. Our feeders run dry almost immediately which saddens us but there is nothing we can do about that. The short answer is I don't know having never allowed it to happen.
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Let me amend my previous answer by suggesting if you plan to set the feeder on a table you might have to set it in a shallow saucer of water to prevent ants and other small crawling insects like towhigs (sp?) from getting into the feeder. It will attract them. Using the hanger, there is an inside pool of water that serves as a moat to prevent insects from getting to the feeding surface.
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We have lots of doves in our yard, but none of them seem to use the feeder. Hope this helps.
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I was told to put some red ribbon on it to 'advertise' it to the birds. That did the trick. Now I see them fairly often. It might take a few weeks for the hummingbirds to figure it out.
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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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I buy several types of seeds to attract various birds. I also use one that has a mixture of seeds, nuts and dried fruit. You can use mostly any type of bird seed that the stores sell. Love these bird feeders!
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Don't change it. It took birds about a month to start using feededer. I usedSome plastic wall anchors...that normally go into drywall. To make more space.. Put seedsIn bottom to get birds used to itYou can make the holes a bit wider by using wall space r
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I am not sure what you mean by the birds getting stuck. Do you mean they are actually trapped in the feeding holes? If so, I never heard of that happening. Often my feeders get empty before I can get them filled, and the birds just ignore them and come back when the feeders are filled again.
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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.
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Are you using the right kind of seed? ie Thistle seed isn't ideal for this type of feeder. Otherwise, just give it some time. Birds scout out good feeding places in the morning and then come back later in the day to feed, leaving the best places for last.
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my new feeder is still in box----ground has beeb too frozen to set up. have always used this feeder---this on came from BIRDS choice 477 Vigt Lane, Chilton,WI 53014 PH 800-817-8833 website www.bidschoice.com I am sure they will have parts. Widel
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I have not had the feeder long enough to give you an honest answer. My best suggestion would be to call the manufacturer.