chipmunks are the problem, can they get at the suet if this is hung from a tree?
992561
I guess they could, theoretically, but they'd have to travel down about 12 inches of thin wire to do so. I have quite a few chipmunks and haven't seen them take an interest but mine is hanging from a pole, not a tree. My chipmunks are too fat from eating the sunflower seeds in the back yard to try out that thin wire :-)
992562
We have lots of "chippers" but have never seen one even attempt to try for the suet. The upside-down design is definitely a good deterrent against them getting to the food.
992563
I've had this for a few years and never had a problem with chipmunks getting into it.
992564
In not sure, we have tons a squirrels and they are very destructive on other feeders. They never mess with this feeder though. I love it 2 years old and looks like new.
992565
I have never seen a chipmunk on this suet feeder. They have not been able to outsmart the fact they must hang upside down. Now the starlings are another story. Now and then there will be a couple of very agile starlings who can manage to hang upside down and eat the suet for about 1-2 minutes at a time.
992566
I have not had any chipmunks try to get the suet, but it could happen. This is a suet hanger. Any animal can get to the food just like any other hanger. The roof does tend to disguise it a bit.
992567
I don't know about chipmunks but my black birds have gotten quite clever. They clean this feeder outer too quickly.
992568
Chipmunks are wily little things and pretty much can get where they want. We don't mind since we put out suet for whatever critter might need some sustenance. Sorry if this doesn't help but we honestly try to deter squirrels first of any others.
992569
Never saw one try it. Squirrels could be but that long wire is a problem for them. Starlings, however, like the black birds seem to make a way.
1986213
I can't say for sure as I am in a chipmunk free area. You can set the "weight limit" that closes the feeder ports. Is a chipmunk heavier than most birds? My feeder is on a pole and I have a squirrel blocker, for lack of an official name, on the pole that keeps them from trying to climb the pole to get to the feeder. That helps also. http://www.birdsanctum.com/product/SK-PG2T
933015
I guess it's possible but you would have to screw the eye bolts into the tree branch. Not sure it's healthy for the tree.
588123
I didn't have any "critters" even try to climb up into it - I'm sure that tall animals like a deer would be able to nibble, but the small ones like chipmunks didn't even try. I did have one chipmunk who kept running across my deck though - the tomato plants backed up to my deck and he was eating any tomato he could find through the deck slats. I would think if you are concerned, you could put something like chicken-wire on the inside edges before you add your garden dirt.
1976145
I don't think these are nearly strong enough or large enough for chipmunks. We have lots of chipmunks around our house but they don't try to nest in our home. If they are trying to do that perhaps you need to deter by using mothballs along the interior of your basement or interior to wherever they are entering- it doesn't kill but works as a deterrent...and also keeps spiders out!
1058976
We have had no issues with squirrel with this hook, one of the main reasons I bought this hook. You might need some really long screws to penetrate the bark. Also, maybe some washers to accommodate for the curve of the tree but I don't think it should be a problem.
1193268
I have chipmunks but never had them climb up to the feeder before. Squirrels were my problem and this product works well blocking them and I am sure it would work on chipmunks too. What is funny is looking out and seeing a squirrels tail sticking out of the bottom of the tube when they try to figure out how to get up the pole with this guard on it!
1402520
Absolutely. You must dig a tightly fitting pit for the trap down to the floor of their tunnel leaving both ends unobstructed. If you dig the pit too wide they will simply dig through the loose earth and go around it. Make sure you leave the way through the trap as the path of least resistance. I usually put a brick or some other weight on top to weigh the trap down while being very careful not to inhibit the traps mechanism when tripped. Do what you can to block as much light as possible without snagging the trap's arms. I use pieces of black garbage bag plastic pegged to the ground with whatever I have around at the time (rocks, big nails, staples cut from coat hanger wire, small "Y" shaped trigs, etc..) The trap also works for chipmunks (2 so far) or anything else that runs through tunnels in the ground or holes in the wall. Good hunting.
1976143
This model I don't think would. I'd run with the larger rat trap model. I think the chipmunks ran off with 2 of my traps now.
1659360
i don't know about chipmunks but does squirrels, i would think that it would on them.
2193426
Squirrels can get suet through the bottom. I have mine partially bloched with the tops of two cat food cans.
2235807
I have not caught a chipmunk but I have caught a rat that was much larger than a chipmunk. I would think that it will work fine for chipmunks! I have a neighbor that has caught a squirrel too so fairly confident about the chipmunk.
418101
My squirrels are enjoying the hot seeds. If it doesn't deter them, I wouldn't be sure it would keep chipmunks away.
2053550
Not sure, I might use a formal electric rat trap, the chipmunks might get stuck in this machine.
1072673
I'm sorry to say it does not work for me. The squirrels hang from the bottom reach in and pull out pieces of suet. I blocked the bottom and so they reached in on the side and helped themselves. I read a lot of reviews before I bought it. It got great ratings so maybe my squirrels are just smarter.
335837
We don't have chipmunks around here, but I'm sure it would, because squirrels are bigger and stronger, and they can't get past it. Good luck!
1472229
we dont have any chipmunks...but did get a huge rat and a few mice...this is set by a corn crib....works great...i think putting what chipmunks love into it ..and leave it set... dont touch it...and once they notice it hasnt moved from its spot... they will check it out...whalla...good luck