I have bird feeders out, will this disturb the birds?
1446151
Not sure... But I bought this and discovered there is No Light or Sound Indicating its on or even working..You will never know for sure whats happening or working or batteries are kaput. A bit disconcerting at best. :)
1446152
Not sure... But I bought this and discovered there is No Light or Sound Indicating its on or even working..You will never know for sure whats happening or working or batteries are kaput.A bit disconcerting at best. :)
35918
Yes. The finches just pull them out the holes. Keep the feeder clean and dry .
1608628
We don't have an abundance of songbirds especially this time of year so I haven't had a chance to test that. I get a lot of finches,lovebirds and cactus wren and they don't seem to be bothered by the owl. That being said I don't put it too close to the feeder.
1105998
I have been watching these birds for about 40 years and I have noticed that they fight over the food source. They are always buzzing each other. I have 2 feeders in the back and one bird tries to own both of the feeders. Needless to say, sometimes he can't keep the other birds from eating before he notices them. Could be a her, I don't really no which is which.
1753832
I hung mine from an eave on my house an within a week the squireels were eating my seed. It is uncanny the way they can get to the seed. This feeder is not squirell proof but it does slow them down.
1271685
I don't think so. I had a bird die in mine so had to throw it out. The mother birds get scared by any noise or movement and will abandon their young so I don't recommend this.
2148621
Interesting question.1. If there's plenty of "natural" food, the birds won't go near a feeder.2. One trick is to spread some seed on the ground under the feeder.
64649
No definitely not, it won't even shock the squirrels that are just hanging on by the bird perches. Hope this helps.
1389338
Most likely - I have one of these on the pole of bird feeder and the only visitors are birds.
1253784
I don't have a squirrel problem so I am not sure. However, I placed this outside to keep the bird poop off my kids swing set... for the first week they stayed away.... then they just perched right next to it on the pole. After a week they knew it wasn't a threat.
342471
Mine is placed about 10 feet from the bird feeding and I have seen birds sit on the fence post a foot away from the Catstop. Sp in short--No it will not bother the birds at the feeder!
1523317
Haha! I bought it for the same reason! I'm sure placing the bird feeder at eye level for the cats will not scare off the birds. Although, I would probably place some birdseed on the ground so that they get used to seeing and eating from the ground near the feeder.
2191192
Not at all - I use a wild songbird mix that is mostly sunflower seeds in shell and have so many more birds around now. Have to fill it every couple of days. I swear the birds chirp at me when it's empty!
361807
It doesn't affect the birds...I use minds to warn off rabbits and squirrels...the birds still come within the area where the boxes covers...
1445319
The birds that come to my feeders drink from this ALOT. I see several per day, every day. I clean it every few days with a special sponge and brush for cleaning bird feeders, and then I refill it with the hose. As other writers have said, don't let it get dirty. Not only will that keep away the birds, but it could also make the bird population sick. Second, make sure it is high enough, and in a tree or close to one. They need to feel safe. I recommend posting it on a 4x4 pole, because when it's windy this thing swings alot, and the water flies out. And keep it near your feeders.
2118093
I have only noticed birds on the mesh part of feeder and roof helps but not totally. Birds seem to love it!
639682
I'm not sure if it will prevent them from eating at the feeder. The doves at our feeder eat off of the ground though. Maybe that is why?