Does the bird seed spill when the squirrel attacks feeder?
1461721
a little, i've not seen a squirrel do it just to spill it as i have seen on some other feeders
1461722
No! It's quite entertaining to watch the repeated attempts on the part of the "rats with furry tails" to access the seed to no avail. The only drawback is the frustrated squirrel will often urinate on the feeder. This in no way affects the birds returning to the feeder. I should note that the feeder has an adjustable spring for the closure device that can be set such that bigger birds cannot get into the feeder.
1461723
The only seed lost is whatever the birds have left on the tray. The feeder closes when squirrel puts any weight on it. This is the second identical feeder like this we have bought and it is the best one we have had.
1461724
No-- they eventually become discouraged and give up. However one drawback is that it is a pain to fill the feeder.
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.
811999
It's not been a problem with our peanut feeder as we have it hanging on a hook where a squirrel guard is attached. That's a rather simple solution!
234371
Only if it has a place to hang. What makes it work is if the cage has squirrel weight on it making it drop down to cover seed ports. I have the large feeder with the cardinal ring and this one. This one the flickers, creepers and blue jays particularly enjoy because they can hang on the cage in any position. Brome, to me, is the best feeders on the market! We live in a rural forested area and its not unusual to have up to 30 - 40 squirrels trying to do anything and everything to get in the feeders. They even wrap theirselves around the cardinal ring and nap. Their only success is to do a flying assault to knock seed out on the ground.
620980
I don't think so. It spills when reloading. I have found too much seed all over the ground after a few days up for finches.
2137685
Hello Bobbie...the answer to your question is "no." These little birds are having no trouble reaching the seeds. The only trouble they will sometimes have is waiting their turn as this feeder is very popular. I recommend purchasing two of these feeders. Happy Birding.
288287
The seed inside stays dry, but if there is blowing rain or snow the seed in the tray will get wet. I usually scrap it out onto the ground for the squirrels, give the feeder a shake to bring new food down and it's good to go. This is my second Triple Bin feeder and I would buy a third.
1110863
I do not know...I use black sun flower seeds, and there is waste from the birds picking at it..But I love this feeder because it is almost squirrel proof....It is such a bargain in cost...try it...
920771
We found that it does stop squirrels, birds and anything else that wants food out of the feeder. It has a spring loaded landing area that with the proper weight applied it opens up and the birds can get the food, but the spring will not stay in place and after a few squirrel attacks the spring gets tripped and no food is dispenced. Hope this helps.
1753831
No problem. The seed access closes when something heavier than a bird gets on the perch so even if a squirrel climbs down he still can't get access.
1708483
I've had squirrels get in mine, but nothing has ever happened except for eating all the food. Never chewed on the feeder. I've also been putting peanuts out to keep them away from the bird seed.
4103
I have a mix of seeds and the same thing happens when the bigger birds knock out the seeds they don't want to get to what they do want. The answer is to have several feeders with a different kind of seed in each one. Someday I might do that, but for now, I just watch the squirrels, chipmunks, , doves, and other ground feeders enjoy the spoils!
462241
Quite frankly I do not know. I have used my feeder for 2 months. Using regular bird seed, I had many birds but many squirrels also.I could not move the feeder (so the squirrels have no access) but I can't as it provides entertainment for my handicapped wife.I switched to safflower seed and now there are no squirrels but lots of birds: wrens, sparrows, cardinals, tufted titmouse, chickadees,nuthatches and finches plus some I cannot identify.
2048459
No, the seed falls through to the ground. This keeps soggy, rotting seed from collecting and provides seed for the ground feeding birds. At least that's how it works in my yard.
620981
absolutely! no spillage and no squirrels. awesome feeder. attracts many species of birds with no treat of invaders. highly recommend to any bird lover
1303984
On occasion the squirrels do tip the feeder enough that some seed falls to the ground.
1986207
We have lots of chipmunks. Never seen one on either of our Brome feeders. Squirrels get on there but get no access to the seeds, so they sit under it waiting for birds to drop stuff.
637035
Yes, this item is squirrel-proof. I have two of them in my yard filled with black oil sunflower seeds and the squirrels leave them alone. The birds cling to the sides of the balls and feast and some seeds do fall onto the ground, so perhaps that is why the squirrels do not have the need to attack the ball, they can eat the seeds on the ground. Also, the ball is not too large, so for most squirrels, they'd have a hard time grabbing it. The raccoons are another matter. If a raccoon discovered the balls, they would likely run off with it as they do when they find one of our suet feeders. I have to now tie them to a branch to prevent theft. Yes, this item is squirrel-proof. I have two of them in my yard filled with black oil sunflower seeds and the squirrels leave them alone. The birds cling to the sides of the balls and feast and some seeds do fall onto the ground, so perhaps that is why the squirrels do not have the need to attack the ball, they can eat the seeds on the ground. Also, the ball is not too large, so for most squirrels, they'd have a hard time grabbing it. The raccoons are another matter. If a raccoon discovered the balls, they would likely run off with it as they do when they find one of our suet feeders. I... » Read More Yes, this item is squirrel-proof. I have two of them in my yard filled with black oil sunflower seeds and the squirrels leave them alone. The birds cling to the sides of the balls and feast and some seeds do fall onto the ground, so perhaps that is why the squirrels do not have the need to attack the ball, they can eat the seeds on the ground. Also, the ball is not too large, so for most squirrels, they'd have a hard time grabbing it. The raccoons are another matter. If a raccoon discovered the balls, they would likely run off with it as they do when they find one of our suet feeders. I have to now tie them to a branch to prevent theft. « Show Less