How does the telescoping mechanism work? Is it easy to do? Will it hold up to being raised and lowered multiple times to allow for nest monitoring?
1978381
It is pretty simple. I raise and lower it every day or two so I can fill my bird feeders. I actually only have two sections extended and I only raise and lower one of those. That is enough to reach my feeders and to get them high enough so the cat can't get the birds. The sections are held by an L shaped metal pin. You have to push it either left or right depending on whether you want to release it. One suggestion - I marked the poles where I want to lock them so I don't accidentally pull the pole completely out when I am raising it.
1978382
The telescoping works because each section is slightly narrower than the previous one and slides into it. However, the fit is pretty tight, so I'm not really sure you'd be able to lower the pole without harming the chicks. The telescoping function (I think) is mainly meant for adjusting the pole to the height you want before you put it up.
1978383
Was easy to put together, but have not used telescoping mechanism yet due to baby birds--don't want to disturb them.
1420911
No, this is not a telescoping stand. It tilts, but it does not telescope. You can pick it up with your hand and hold it as high as you can reach or place it on something else.
295409
If using in a home environment where space is tight and hiu have to go under stuff, telescoping is best. I started with 2 piece and it was way too long. In open spaces I can see that it would be preferable. It was quite long.
239043
There is a tab at the top with a hole in it to run a string through for hanging. It needs to be moving and reflecting all the time in order to work. For me it didn't work for more than a few days. What did work more than anything else to keep the birds out is to hang reflective streamers. They reflect and are in constant motion if there's any air movement.
942627
Highly, To be honest with you, it is hard to say since I can not see the nest or where it is at. I can tell you this, I have used the 6.5 HP shop vac to clean outside my basement windows (twigs, spider webs, leaves) as well as to clean my wood burning pellet stove (very fine wood ash) and it has done a wonderful job. It comes with plenty of attachments and a very large diameter hose that can easily handle most normal leaves. The suction power is also very good. I can't say that it will handle what you want it to, but I think that if you have at least 2 1/2 to 3 inches of access between the boulders that with the hose and attachments it should be able to get the job done. The vac also comes with a curved attachment so you may be able to gain access from above using that. My only concern would be what kind of nest and how big the "twigs" and "wood" are. A normal birds nest should not be an issue, even if you have to break it up a little with the attachments or a stick before using the vac. I hope this helps.
589648
I am no expert, but this hangs free in my carport and it has at least ten bee's over last summer. Not sure if mounting it would have caught more bee's, possibly and I will give it some thought. Maybe buy two and try an experiment.
16238
I have now have 3 of these they work great. A bit tricky in winter but if you face your heat lamp on the nipples you will be fine. As for chickens figuring it out, they love them. I waited to remove old water bucket, about 3 days. Then just used these new system. I have 45 birds and this is much cleaner and they live them.
1557191
If I were to do it, more than likely on the outside tip of the branches, you want the wind to catch it and light to reflect the hologram motif. I did not have much luck keeping nesting birds from my home gutters, but it may work better on a tree. I would recommend a decoy predator like an owl, but try the tape if you have it, as I say it may work better for your situation.
2053934
No. I also have chickens and ended up building them a coop. Unless you have a cover on the top (not the tarp A frame that is optional ((I have that as well)) you will see that predators can access them. Even if that was covered, the links are too wide and they can burrow underneath. While this is perfect for the small amount of time that my dogs are there, I would not recommend using this frame and chicken wire. Other than that, my only complaint was the unwinding of the chain link, which can catch on itself and make the task very annoying. Overall people come to my house and are very impressed with the product for the price. Good Luck No. I also have chickens and ended up building them a coop. Unless you have a cover on the top (not the tarp A frame that is optional ((I have that as well)) you will see that predators can access them. Even if that was covered, the links are too wide and they can burrow underneath. While this is perfect for the small amount of time that my dogs are there, I would not recommend using this frame and chicken wire. Other than that, my only complaint was the unwinding of the chain link, which can catch on itself and make the task very annoying. Overall people come to my house and are very... » Read More No. I also have chickens and ended up building them a coop. Unless you have a cover on the top (not the tarp A frame that is optional ((I have that as well)) you will see that predators can access them. Even if that was covered, the links are too wide and they can burrow underneath. While this is perfect for the small amount of time that my dogs are there, I would not recommend using this frame and chicken wire. Other than that, my only complaint was the unwinding of the chain link, which can catch on itself and make the task very annoying. Overall people come to my house and are very impressed with the product for the price. Good Luck « Show Less
1890002
We have had ours up since April and have had some activity, but not inside the box where it should be. I bird built a nest on the top of the box, kind of funny. He was a larger bird so I am sure they could not get inside the house. Other then that nothing inside, hoping for some activity next spring.
454317
I haven't set it up myself, but both of my sons have one in their homes and they set them up easily. I watched my daughter-in-law set their up in a minute after she read the instructions. They both love theirs!
382778
It's not telescoping but it comes with a plastic box that you put between the pieces. You will have to bend and snap the ends to size.
1498014
It's well made, but younger children should be supervised using it since it's not a toy. Good for nature/bird watching etc. The good thing about this unit is it's inexpensive and actually works as apposed to the toy ones they make or children.
1890644
It's telescoping, you push the last section (one closest to the shade) into the section closer to the base and can tighten it. I agree that fully extended is too low so I've brought mine in higher so it sits about 6ft high off the floor instead of 4 or so fully extended.
61566
It has stayed up on the window. Mom thinks that perhaps it got up too late for the birds this year. I think it will work. I had a birdhouse in the back of my house and it took 2 years before I could get a "renter". Hope that helps!
1274900
It comes in prefabricated pieces,directions are ok. Pretty easy to assemble. Ramp is fairly steep.. need to put a gravel roof shingle or something that grips.One of the better designs I found on Amazon for the money. I used it to brood chicks indoors. Then moved outside in the spring.Attach a piece of plywood to bottom of co-op and raise off ground with a pallet.I live in western washington. Probably not a good choice for winter. Needs to be in a protected area.
2118727
Kerry,I have owned 2 nests and they are great while they work. The problem is the base for the Nest that mounts on the wall. It has burned out and shorted on both of them rendering the nest useless. I would not purchase another. I am not a engineer but if you ask my opion it is not far enough away from surface.