Can this be put on a door or window which is opened frequently? Will this make the seeds fall out, or scare away birds from ever eating from it
268654
no dont, the seeds will fall out and it is messy they poop while eating so you will step in it also.
268655
It adheres to the window surface fairly well so opening and closing should be OK. For adherence and to preventing spilling, the door and window would need to be handled gently.
268656
The seeds collect on the bottom of the window; all you have to do is sweep it out; birds are not scared away, even by a cat lurking at them! :)
268657
Both: make the seeds fall out and scare away birds from ever eating from it. I wouldn't do it.
609238
This does not need to cover the whole window. It can be put in smaller spots (dots) or in lines. The point is to make it clear to the birds that there is something there, the birds will recognize that without the entire window being covered.
256598
Only if you place on window away from any ledge a squirrel can hang on to get to feeder is it squirrel proof. those little guys can get to just about anything!
1487793
See Bob's answer below. Also, FWIW, I have a problem w/ raccoons coming to eat the seeds the birds drop on the ground, so I rigged a light-weight, plastic (plant) tray to hang underneath the feeder (from the Cardinal ring) to catch the seeds. Being able to adjust the sensitivity of the 'closing' option of the feeder allowed me to tighten the spring so that the weight of the tray wouldn't close the feeder's holes. Also, I thought I was going to have to clean the tray of all the dropped seeds, but other birds sit on the edge of the tray and eat the seeds for me. I punched numerous small drain holes in the tray so rain water would flow through. It's a great product. See Bob's answer below. Also, FWIW, I have a problem w/ raccoons coming to eat the seeds the birds drop on the ground, so I rigged a light-weight, plastic (plant) tray to hang underneath the feeder (from the Cardinal ring) to catch the seeds. Being able to adjust the sensitivity of the 'closing' option of the feeder allowed me to tighten the spring so that the weight of the tray wouldn't close the feeder's holes. Also, I thought I was going to have to clean the tray of all the dropped seeds, but other birds sit on the edge of the tray and eat the seeds for me. I punched numerous small drain... » Read More See Bob's answer below. Also, FWIW, I have a problem w/ raccoons coming to eat the seeds the birds drop on the ground, so I rigged a light-weight, plastic (plant) tray to hang underneath the feeder (from the Cardinal ring) to catch the seeds. Being able to adjust the sensitivity of the 'closing' option of the feeder allowed me to tighten the spring so that the weight of the tray wouldn't close the feeder's holes. Also, I thought I was going to have to clean the tray of all the dropped seeds, but other birds sit on the edge of the tray and eat the seeds for me. I punched numerous small drain holes in the tray so rain water would flow through. It's a great product. « Show Less
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I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build anything; it's -20 F outside and +10 F in my garage. I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build... » Read More I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build anything; it's -20 F outside and +10 F in my garage. « Show Less
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Yes, it closes securely. No critters will be able to munch on your birdseed unless you decide to feed it to them.
1675161
Had mine in my covered breezeway earlier this year when it was warm & had no problems with critters getting into it. Put a large brick on the top to be sure. Of course, where I live is fairly urban with mostly just squirrels & opossums running around. If you want to have it outside & are worried about critters getting into it, I would suggest using straps or bungee cords to secure the lid down. That should keep them out unless they take a mind to gnaw through them.
1461725
There is a spring on the bar the birds lite on so when anything heaver gets on the bar it pulls down and closes the access to the seeds. I have had two of these for a few years. This one I purchased for a Christmas gift for my mom. Even the cheaper ones will close up with to much weight. Watched one try to get into my sisters feeder and it just couldn't do it.
1924220
Wow, it would have to be one smart bird to figure how to get the food, but not impossible I guess. I would bet(heavily) not though because the door is weighted and a bird wouldn't be able to push/hold it open and get the food. This should indeed solve your bird problem.
1852769
I really depends on the window. The cat door doesn't have anything built in. A simple solution might be a stick the right size to wedge in the window to prevent it from opening.
1695987
these do not scare birds but they have worked on birds hitting my window. But I do have to replace them every few years. I cut up yarn and put in suet cake holders and the birds love it. I go through a ton of yard.
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!
640708
It's not waterproof , when it rains it gets wet . If you don't wantthat hang it inside your house , the birdseed will last longer too .
797941
It's quickly delivered to me. .For my case, we planned to put it on the window to block noise outside from AC units, but it is kind of difficult because it is heavy, also tiny fiber inside seems easily leek out, which is dangerour to my kids. So my conclusion is that it is best for blocking noise in garage or other non-living places.
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We keep it outside in the summer here, where it rains a lot. There's a small overhang, so the birds stay dry unless it's windy. It has held up fine. I think it would last 5 years. But the one I bought a few years ago has no large door. Only about six very small ones. I hope they've revised it. I hope this helps.
137377
No. This is made out of plastic. It scares birds; would not deter an intruder. We also bought bird spikes made out of stainless steel. These, too, would not stop a breakin.
853190
This is great for birds but think of it as a chipmunk trap! The first year I used it, I didn't tie it round the base of my blueberry trees and I killed 3 chipmunks, they got caught in it and died a really nasty death. Now I tie it round the base of my trees, problem solved - no birds, no dead chipmunks and my blueberries are safe. We have plenty of squirrels but they don't bother the blueberries so I'm not sure about them. I do also open an old cassette tape and tie bits of the tape to to tree - the birds hate it. Hope this helps.