How do you add food for feeding if used as an "outside" box from an opening already on the cage? Does unit need to come off to refill, &how difficult?
899711
No easy to take off and put back on, I do it twice a week clean it and fill it again with food. It goes inplace of the food tray however, if your cage has a swinging door you can still use it but I am sometimes afraid that it will one day fall off and my bird will be able to get out. I have dogs so don't want him getting out of the cage when I am not home.
899712
Yes, needs to come off to refill. No big deal at all since it just hangs on the cage with two open hooks.
899713
I am not using it because the is too big for my zebra finches. It is designed to hook over the outside of the cage door and it has to be removed to fill the feeder. Hope that helps.
899714
Box does need to come off of the cage to refill. It is so easy. Just take it off, fill it, and put it back on. I love this feeder. I have two.
899715
I use it inside the cage. It's not hard to refill at all. You just unhook it, wash it, empty it, refill it and hook it back on. I really enjoy and think it was a great purchase. Sometimes I skip all those steps and just use a scoop and refill the food. As long as you can easily reach the unit it's very easy.
899716
The feeder is attached to cage with 2 hooks (included) and after that just swings down against the cage. The one pictured is set up like mine with door raised up and resting on top of feeder. Comes off and reattaches real easily. And all it takes to fill is to set it on backside, pour in feed and then sit upright.
334378
Try looking up the Kyjen website for a video or direct help. I'd suggest the spiral bowl to make it easier for you to add the food (or clean up!) and still challenge your pup.
486178
you would need to leave cage door open, and attach to outside of cage with the opening inside cage.... AWEFUL
930207
I bought this for my husband, and he does all the feeding. I think you unscrew the center top and lift if off. If that doesn't work, email me back, and I'll ask him how it works. Thanks. Diane. Email me at ddw@srt.com.
1536338
And you can always buy a extra food bowl and place it on the ground of the cage.. :)))
880451
I use mine outside BUT I put an oversized plastic cover over it and add a few big rocks so the lid doesn't fall off. This keeps it pretty dry unless there is a very heavy rain. Anything that can fit in the opening will be zapped. I have mine near our bird feeders, and so far no curious bird has wandered in. I would put it where you know the rats are frequenting, and either bring it in when it looks rainy or place a bucket lid/oblong plant tray on the top to keep the unit dry as possible.
1304396
Place a cork in the hole or some other cover. It is seldom that you will need all 6 holes. The most I have seen on the feeder is 3 because the others move the seated ones away.
1634578
I have found that shake and water afterwards works best. It makes the feed trickle into the dirt :)
2197280
I use duct tape. Attach the bowl to the feeder, than using the duct tape go around the outside of the bowl and feeder a couple of times.
580749
between holes drilled in the plexi sides, and the steel grid on the front and back, you can use the cup holder rings that attach by screw post and wingnut. these cups will take up some space inside the travel cage. you will have to open the cage door to refill the food and water.
1569601
we thought about putting plastic over the opening. just glue it or screw it on top of hole like a door flap. but if you put enough hay inside they realy dont need it.joey
418953
I use a rectangular type plastic scoop that you can pick up at at bird food retailers (any including big box stores). Lift the top up of the feeder and fill the scoop and open the slide on the bottom of the scoop. You can control the seed much better that way.
556268
I used the refill box in the same manner as the wooden box. I simply placed the refill on an old plate, watered and set it on a sunny windowsill. I've reused the same refill twice. I simply plant new seeds and cover them with a bit of the mixture. I have plenty of seeds left, so now I'm going to grow them in my own potting soil.
1643801
Hello Montana - All you have to do is twist the top off to refill the feeder. BTW, this is the ONLY squirrel proof feeder I have owned that is truly squirrel proof - I have had it for at least 4 months and the squirrels can not get the seed out of it.
689934
Top is not removable and is a main component of how the cage goes together. Would not suggest removing it on a regular basis. Cage has two small access doors and two openings for food/water bowls
1196796
My husband always fills it but he said u line it up by looking at the bottom of the bird, shut the lid and turn the bird to lock it down. Hope that helps.
545789
Buy a cheap aluminum baking sheet for the bottom to provide a way to keep the cage clean. You can easily lift that part of the cage to remove, clean and re insert the tray!.