Something in feeder must have become dislodged because I pour seed in and it pours right out through feeding holes. Is there something I can do to fix
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There is a clear plastic round seed diverter that sits inside of the bottom of the reservoir at the level of the seed ports. Is that diverter there or upside down? You can see it at the port level on the feeder photographs.
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You may have the the bottom disk in backwards or lost it. Millet will just run out anyways. Put in sunflower seed (depending on birds you want at feeder).
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Check the clear round cone shaped disc that rests on the bottom of food chamber. You may have it in upside down.
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It is that little round plastic disk ........... you must have it upside down !
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I've had the feeder for at least a couple months now, & I've seen no indication of the seed inside getting wet. Of course the seed in the tray will, if it rains. And I suppose if it rains hard enough, the seed right at the bottom of the feeder, at the openings, would a bit. But otherwise, I totally agree with the other two answers! : )
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Hi Leanne, Thanks for your question. In response, we've made it extremely easy to add bird seed to the "Skinny Squirrel" proof bird feeder. Basically, you just unscrew the top cap, remove, and pour in your seeds. Then just place the top back on the unit, screw it tight, and thats it! Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
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Actually, WD50 is silicone with a few more things added. Watch what you apply to the o-ring. It could make it start to decompose and hence ruin it. It sounds like your feeder is in need of a new home...the scrap heap. That's why I bought a new one this year. They only last a few years .
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I wish I had a clear answer for you but I just believe that as convenient the feeder should/could be it's just not that well designed. I would suggest asking the manufacturer or sending it back and getting a new one or a refund.
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Mine was working for a little bit then the bit that spins the feeder broke. Unfortunately I found out while on vacation. Tried to fix it but couldn't. So when the time came for the feeder to feed, it wouldn't spin. I don't think your missing a step. I noticed this thing broke really easily. Probably fed 2 cycles on mine and then broke.
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We live in Florida, when it rains the seed in the four holes gets wet. The next day I take a bamboo chop stick and clean out the four holes and this seems to solve the problem. PS: The birds do not care if the seed is wet, however if not cleaned out it may sour and make the birds sick.
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I didn't have much luck with this feeder. The squirrels figured out a way to get at the seeds. After about 3 weeks of use, a couple of the screws came loose and one of the perches fell off. I couldn't find some of the parts in the snow so I just wrote it off as a loss. You might try hanging some weights off the perch and see if that helps. I'm sorry that I can't be much help to you.
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I gave mine on a pole that has four curved hooks that curve out from the pole and under a squirrel hood and it's just fine. Only thing I wasn't that struck on was the filling of it and the sun flower seeds don't seem to come out as well as I think they should. Overall well made and good feeder though.
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Something is caught beneath the plate and the hopper body. Or, the seed plate is warped from heat/not being stored flat. I add old fashioned talc baby powder to make everything work smoothly. Just pour it on over the seeds and go.
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Very simple. Lift the spring loaded top off to the side, insert a large funnel. Put your bird seed into a large bucket with a spout. Pour the seed into the funnel off to the side. You will notice a swirling action as the seed goes thru the funnel. Fill er" up and replace the top.
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Check feeder for food clogging. You can also email the company, they are very helpful.
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Sorry it took so long as I had to go out and check it. It has drainage holes on the outer edge. I have had several different kinds of sunflower seed bird feeders and I like this one the best. The ones with the center metal shaft don't seem to last very long, so far this one is great!
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Must be the Quality of your paper, I have not had any issues with the paper feeder. Make sure your paper is aligned properly in the paper tray and the Green knob tightly secures the paper rack.
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Mine feeder is never kept full all the time. How can it be. Birds keep coming as the contents of the feeder diminishes until it reaches the level at which the birds cannot get to the remaining seeds. I don't see how birds can get "stuck" in the feeder under any conditions.
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I have not seen this problem. I mix up several pounds of bird seed and Flaming Squirrel and keep it in a plastic can and fill the bird feeder from this, have to fill the feeder in about a week or ten days. Have seen no problem in this area
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We had the same problem at first but finally the birds are using it. However it is NOT squirrel proof. We spent a lot for this and one from Lowes would be just as good. Went out one morning and the squirrel was inside it having a feast! Had to tape the top closed. They hang from the pole and push the feeder back and forth til the seed falls out. Good luck.