I'm concerned about wet seed. I live in Florida so we get a lot of summer rain. I sometimes have trouble with my flat feeders. Any thoughts?
277435
There is a plastic sleeve that holds the seed in a column. The seed that sits in the little feeding trough does get wet when the snowblowing company throws snow all over the feeder, and if the rain is horizontal, that trough gets wet but not the seed inside the conical feeder. When I refill the feeder, I use a stick to remove the packed wet seed in the trough so that the dry seed can fall into the trough. However, if the rain is a vertical gentle rain. the conical top would probably protect the trough seed too. The seed inside the feeder stays dry even if the feeder gets covered in snow.
277436
certainly this is better than a flat feeder. The top is well protected from rain, but the bottom where the birds sit and feed is open somewhat to rain. We have little to no rain in LA, but tons of squirrels. The Squirrels never get on it. you might want to look for a feeder with a large canopy.
277437
I have to say that wet seed has not been a problem for me. This is a small feeder and the seed is only exposed at the very small perches on the very bottom. The body of the feeder is enclosed in a plastic cylinder. I live in Illinois, however, so don't experience the daily rain and high humidity that you have in Florida. This is a very nice feeder, though, and I would say well worth giving it a try. It is a very good quality feeder for the price.
277438
Have had no problems with rain. You sometimes get some of the residue stuck together in the bottom but that can be easily washed out.
1612660
Hi there, I haven't used the product in the winter time yet. So far, when it rains a lot , the product is pretty sturdy and the seeds don't get wet . I live in midtowm west Manhattan and have 2 beautiful cardinals come to this feeder after hanging it for about 1 week. If you decide to buy this product, just make sure you buy sun flower seeds that its size is not too large and able to be taken out from the metal sift.or u can use black oil sunflower seed .
2191197
I just use a mix of seeds in my feeder. We only get small birds in our feeder ( larger birds cause it to close). Maybe the smaller birds don't like the bigger seeds.
151610
IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will... » Read More IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! « Show Less
705830
Some seed may fall through the mesh when filling the feeder. Once filled, little or no seed falls out - even in windy conditions.
1990933
I never really "fed" it. I am growing it outdoors and it is just doing well on its own. Just make sure it has plenty of water (moist at all times) and a lot of sun. Humidity isn't an issue since I live in Arkansas.
1105977
There are holes in mine. Also, the tray doesn't really collect water because the water drains from around the tray due to the way it's constructed. However, it you have a heavy rain, and particularly if it's blowing, then that little roof isn't enough to keep the seed dry.
1128479
Not sure what the question is, but if it has to do with the feeder withstanding rain then the answer is that it works well in the rain (it has drain holes in the bottom for the rain, although the holes will get clogged after a period of time and require cleaning).
1278767
Hey Burrel, I just purchased the seed myself and have not been able to see how it is going to respond yet. Good luck!
1920007
Yes! the seeds do get wet. But they advertised that it dries faster being in this ball. i have let it dwindle down to almost empty and I live in Kansas, we have been having rain and hail and tornado type weather so it's been wet over and over and the birds still come eat from it. this is the first time it has emptied since I bought it
640705
The water if any isn't a problem. The only issue I have had was when it got really cold this winter, the seeds in the tray portion froze after it got wet. One quick tap and it was fine, the rest of the food was dry. I wish I had gotten the largest one!
882658
I loved this stuff... grows on the top of the soil so needs lots of water and moisture. but then again I have sandy yard. I live in the south, texas and when we had the drought it died.. I believe because of the heat AND the low humidity... it was terrible.. I have been thinking of planting again..it is beautiful I cannot deny that fact.....
391526
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.
1095489
i am in zone 9 and have not had good luck with it here. i think it is too hot. i will plant some more seeds in sem shade and see what happens.
698100
I assume you are referring to the Northern Plains of which I have little knowledge of in terms of gardening. I would guess your growing season is rather short, but these seed should be fine when compared to any other type seed. I am in the mid Atlantic Zone and have not had any problems other than I think my season is too short for full size watermelons although I do have some nice small ones. I am using US weather zones from Harris Farmer's Almanac for reference as to zones (page 75 in the 2014 edition) Hope this helps
1670090
I guess part of is where you live. Here, I have 2 or 3 different small varieties coming for these seeds.(in the Mid Hudson Valley) I also have a mixed seed dispenser,and suet station, and a heated bird bath. They are living high out here. Next they will want a bath towel.{:-)
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Overly wet soil could cause that. I havent checked mine but Oregon is extremely dry in the summer and I may have fared no better, tho mine to is also tall.