Is there any issues wiht mice getting into the feeder?
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We have had a mouse coming and going from our chicken coop but have not had any issues with it getting into the feeder. However if you placed the feeder near some chicken wire a mouse could probably climb in.
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If it's in an enclosed coop, no. If it's available and exposed of course it will be hit by vermin
2060385
I have not had any issues with mice getting in there, but there isn't anything about the product that would keep a determined mouse out.
2060386
We always have issues with mice getting into our chickens' food, no matter what feeder we use. But this feeder is particularly bad, to be honest. The thing always tips over and spills, the grate on top doesn't lock down and flips open all the time. I don't recommend this design. The solid plastic type with holes works better. And as soon as your birds are old enough for a hanging feeder, get one. Keeping it up off the ground helps a lot with rodents.
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I Don't believe that would be a problem. The mice wouldn't have a chance. My feeder is in the coop, and I haven't seen any mice.
2060388
This is a product that sits on the ground and unless you are going to pick it up everyday there is no way that mice cannot get into it.
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This has not appeared to have been any problem with the feeder that I got. The feeder is emptied completely by the birds, so there is no bad seed remaining on the bottom. I am certain some wet does get in though, as it would on the open bottom areas. The seed flows freely, that is a plus.
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I used about a palm full of food inside of the cage, opposite end of the trap door. You dont want to put the food directly on the other end otherwise they will pull the food out. You need to give them a reason to go inside to grab the food. I did not have to cover the cage and I was able to move a family of 5 from my area. Haven't had any issues since.
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I have not had a problem with the squirls chewing thru the feeding ports . I have had a squirl try to get seed from the feeder but he has not chewed or damaged my feeder.
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I fill 3 large bird feeders full and have had no problem. I do space them out. I would recommend this feeding station.
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I don't know if it is normal....I suspect not. Mine did not have any extra wire protruding from the mouse. Some have complained about the wire in general and the wire coupling by the mouse as it can (and apparently has) snagged a cat/kitten's tooth and caused some damage. So keep in mind as you play. If a cat has a good grip on the mouse part with it's teeth, don't just jerk the unit away...take a little care in how you play and it can be great fun.
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I have 4 mice (two very small, young ones) and the bars are just close enough to keep them in! One spot in my cage has a slight warp in the metal and one of them tried escaping once but after that incident, i just duct taped it up and they've been very happy in there! So I would recommend this cage for mice!
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You might try an ice pick but be careful not to jab yourself. The plastic is thin and brittle so it might be hard to force an ice pick through. I don't know why the manufacturer wouldn't put vent holes in it. We have been catching mice on a fairly regular basis but on more than one occasion the food has disappeared. We figured one mouse came in and got it and another mouse came along and opened the door and both escaped.
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We have a lot of blue jays that come around and I haven't seen any of them attempt to get into the feeder. They would have to lift the cover of the feeder to get access, and I think it might be to heavy for them to lift. We do put out some loose peanuts where the jays can get to them, but I don't know if that is a deterrent to them trying to get into the feeder. The only problem we've had so far is that raccoons come during the night and raid it. We have combatted that by putting fewer peanuts in the feeder so they are mostly gone by the end of the day.
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Hi, In answer to your question. I have not seen any bird droppings in the feeder, as the food gets towards the bottom, I just dump what few stray seeds are in there and fill with fresh seed. They really are still shy and do not sit inside for long, and I still enjoy this feeder and get lots of birds everyday.
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I don't think any rodents can get in but, bugs can. I hope that helped! Michael.
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Mice should be fine in this cage. It is a very nice cage we have two of them.
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No! We now have a smaller hamster and he is trying to squeeze through. I am certain that a mouse would be through in an instant!
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The small one (5 inches) should be fine. I'm using a medium (7 inches) for my tiny feeder mice though because i like to give them a little extra space to run on :)
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I have been making compost for 25 years and have never had a problem with mice or rats. A (one or more) mole once made a tunnel under the compost (which was good, because I felt like it 'aerated' the bottom a bit!) Do not put meat or dairy products in your compost and add plenty of 'brown' materials.
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We haven't had any problem with mice & this composter--and we do have mice. This is the best composter I've ever used and I've tried many. First or second composter--it's great.
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The traps are just big enough for 2 field mice;however once 1 has been trapped it's not likely another will attempt to go in for the food. These traps work extremely well , and fast. Put a little bit of peanut butter on a small piece of a cracker, place it inside the trap. Then smear just a hint of the peanut butter on the outside of the door. I suggest you purchase several traps and spread them out...check them often!! Empty the trap w/each catch...then put them back again for more. (make sure there is still bait.) I caught 4 mice in as many traps w/in 1 hour of setting them up..as soon as the lights went out. The traps are just big enough for 2 field mice;however once 1 has been trapped it's not likely another will attempt to go in for the food. These traps work extremely well , and fast. Put a little bit of peanut butter on a small piece of a cracker, place it inside the trap. Then smear just a hint of the peanut butter on the outside of the door. I suggest you purchase several traps and spread them out...check them often!! Empty the trap w/each catch...then put them back again for more. (make sure there is still bait.) I caught 4 mice in as many traps w/in 1 hour of setting them up..as soon as... » Read More The traps are just big enough for 2 field mice;however once 1 has been trapped it's not likely another will attempt to go in for the food. These traps work extremely well , and fast. Put a little bit of peanut butter on a small piece of a cracker, place it inside the trap. Then smear just a hint of the peanut butter on the outside of the door. I suggest you purchase several traps and spread them out...check them often!! Empty the trap w/each catch...then put them back again for more. (make sure there is still bait.) I caught 4 mice in as many traps w/in 1 hour of setting them up..as soon as the lights went out. « Show Less