Does anyone know if this feeder rat proof?
1495022
Yes I think so. We have squirrels and maybe rats outdoors since we love in the country. Our bird feeder hangs off a tree limb so it is not easy for those type of guys to reach feeder we love this feeder. Stays dry in even the worst rain and wind. Hope this helps
1495023
can't say positively but with having it up off the ground wouldn't think they'd get in it i haven't had any problem
1495024
I have not had rats climb onto mine, but have it hanging from an elevation. I have had a determined squirrel get to one of mine; he climbs up a schrub and leaps for it - sometimes he sticks his landing to the roof - often he misses. Once on the roof though, he has to hang upside done by one foot to reach the seed.
1495025
Your very welcome i'm sure as i said i'm very pleased with it enjoy take care have a good one
1894106
not sure - but I was left with my bait cup and the trap was missing! possibly the rat dragged it away. I did have success with this trap however.
637032
I'm surprised to hear people say this is squirrel proof, because it certainly is not in my case. In fact the squirrels often take the top off and eat right out of the top. Even when they don't take the top off they will cling to a branch upside down to pull seeds out of the sides (I only put black oil sunflower seeds in here). I don't mind as it doesn't seem to deter the birds from sharing, but if you are looking for a squirrel proof feeder this is not it.
1461722
No! It's quite entertaining to watch the repeated attempts on the part of the "rats with furry tails" to access the seed to no avail. The only drawback is the frustrated squirrel will often urinate on the feeder. This in no way affects the birds returning to the feeder. I should note that the feeder has an adjustable spring for the closure device that can be set such that bigger birds cannot get into the feeder.
1122564
Nothing is squirrel proof, but I have hung my feeder off a hook away from a bush where they will try to jump off and with a baffle 5 ft up so they can't run up the pole. I read where squirrels can jump 5 ft up and 10 ft out , so you have to make it squirrel proof where they can't jump to it. I have fun watching the squirrels trying to figure how to get to my feeder. But none have. As long as I don't get flying squirrels. LOL
1296523
I have no idea as to rodents. seems to be a secure closing and keeps breads fresh longer.
1771835
Don't know about rats, but I bought 2 and after a brief time both stopped working altogether . Even when they were working they never deterred dogs ( what I bought it for). Don't waste your money, in my opinion. Good luck.
1122572
Unless it's mounted on a pole with absolutely no launch pads (trees, decks; from which the squirrels can jump from onto the feeder), then consider it squirrel proof. This is far from it. Squirrels hang from it and the seed scatters all over the place.
1864539
Not that I know of. I have not seen any rodents for one year of putting it in my outside storage unit.
2029269
Hi L - this 1025 cage is just the right trap for rats, once inside they can't escape, the side walls are made of wire mesh that are too small for any rat even the smallest one, to escape. I have ordered one a couple of years ago and this summer I have ordered another one since I see an increase of rat activities in my yard. Don't expect to catch the older rats, they are too smart for this but I do catch young ones daily and actually this is what I want to catch .... the future generations.I never measured the size of the wire mesh but it is just right for such animals, I suspect that you have bought a cage that is not for rats but for bigger animals. Dan Hi L - this 1025 cage is just the right trap for rats, once inside they can't escape, the side walls are made of wire mesh that are too small for any rat even the smallest one, to escape. I have ordered one a couple of years ago and this summer I have ordered another one since I see an increase of rat activities in my yard. Don't expect to catch the older rats, they are too smart for this but I do catch young ones daily and actually this is what I want to catch .... the future generations.I never measured the size of the wire mesh but it is just right for such animals, I suspect that... » Read More Hi L - this 1025 cage is just the right trap for rats, once inside they can't escape, the side walls are made of wire mesh that are too small for any rat even the smallest one, to escape. I have ordered one a couple of years ago and this summer I have ordered another one since I see an increase of rat activities in my yard. Don't expect to catch the older rats, they are too smart for this but I do catch young ones daily and actually this is what I want to catch .... the future generations.I never measured the size of the wire mesh but it is just right for such animals, I suspect that you have bought a cage that is not for rats but for bigger animals. Dan « Show Less
1868664
Sorry, I can't really help you. I didn't have that problem during the short period of time my feeder was in use. It was destroyed by a hungry bear shortly after I installed it! I guess if there is a space where a small bird could get into the feeder, it's a possibility. It's been quite a while since I had my feeder, so I don't remember much about it. You might want to call the Perky Pets folks -- they might be able to shed some light on the problem. They are an old, well-established bird-feeder company!
1980282
Judging by the shape of the corners, and the thickness and hardness of the plastic, i think that it would be very difficult for a rodent to chew that container. Perhaps a large rodent with unlimited access and no distractions might eventually damage it, but since the container is air-tight and no food odor would be present, the rodent wouldn't have reason to suspect it contained food. While nothing is 100%, i'd say that this family of containers stands a better chance than anything else i have ever used of being considered "rodent-proof".
1823339
I had a issue with squirrels chewing through although it is still useable. I have not had a issue with rats or mice that I am aware of - I use lots of garden clippings and leaves as well as food scraps. Overall I am not sure about this bin just because it is so flimsy.
1303986
Definitely not squirrel proof. go to birdfeeder.com and check out the squirrel proof feeders, then search for it on Amazon for best price.
78367
My rats never did. They move so fast I dont think they really had a chance. Although my rats chewed the net apart unfortunately. Even though we had things for them to chew on. Could have just been my rats though.
870441
For my chinchilla it did. Not sure about rats because they're a little more graceful...but it is metal on metal, so keep that in mind. It will clank.
147084
Each bait block has a small hole. Use the metal firm wire and insert it into each block. The wire,metal is secured into the bait box. The rats cannot do any thing except bite the bait. On the other hand, the bait is fatal to the rat. Therefore if the rat carries the bail, it is likely it will be carried to the nest.....still fatal....now to the rest of thenet