Can orioles use this feeder as well?
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A neighbor has an open dish (same sugar water used by hummers) which orioles use. I have never seen them use this variety. I have heard they can drink from some vertical hummingbird feeders with side openings.
246163
I'm sure they could, if they would. It would have to be very full. We usually have a few orioles on our other feeders early on, but we got this one later so I'm not sure. We're in southwest Missouri. Since they can perch, I would think they'd use it.
246164
Not to my knowledge, unless the Orioles have a long tongue like the hummingbirds .
246165
The Orioles body weight is too heavy for these feeders and they tip it sideways when they try to land. This is the best Hummingbird feeder available in my opinion because it never drips in high wind and is easy to clean because of its design.
246166
Orioles have tried numerous times to raid the contents of this feeder to no avail. The holes are too small for their beaks.
1988128
Sorry, I don't know. I've never seen an Oriole eat from this feeder but I'm not sure we have any in this area. But the Hummingbirds love it!
315662
We don't have orioles in El Paso but if we did, we would have the same problem as you are having. We have a few species of birds that attempt to feed but remember this is a hummingbird feeder and I never expected it to be a feeder for any bird that decided it needed a shot of sugar. There are bird feeders fro those.
1608320
I don't use nectar; I just make plain sugar water. However, its made for both nectar and sugar water. There must be some issue with the feeder itself if the birds are not able to extract the sugar water from the holes. I have six of these exact feeders and there isn't a problem. I fill them up on day one and orioles and hummingbirds go at it. Other birds do try to feed but their beaks are too short. I would contact the seller.
307187
Should work fine. Just don't over fill the feeder. I do love mine with hours of entertainment.
370027
I have had some insects get in and drown, but not very many and I don't think any were bees. I do not use bees guards and I don't know if the orioles would be able to use the feeder if it had them. Hummers have VERY long tongues and can easily get to a depth of more than an inch. I just don't know if orioles are similarly equipped.
885917
Yes. I have this feeder filled with sunflower seeds and another filled with regular bird seed and they definitely prefer this one. I see a lot of cardinals and wood p_eckers too.
845635
Yes. The bottom of the feeder has a threaded indentation where a pole could be screwed on.
1848941
Well idk. I don't see why not tho. I like the way it's made. It is my favorite feeder and I have tried 3 other styles. The metal uprights keep my chickens from wasting feed on the ground. The only thing I did to optimize its construction was to fasten it to a piece of a 2x6 the same length to give it move weight so they wouldn't turn it over. Some had suggested wire tie to fence but I like to be able to move it around and pick it up to clean it. So I found adding the platform base made more sense for me. Best of luck with your flock!
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Thanks for your question. In response, yes, we absolutely do. If you do a search on amazon for the product id B00MEVCD6W (we can't add direct url links in our responses) you'll see our feeder that is specifically built to address larger birds like grackles, etc. It's also made from durable stainless steel, and has all the same great features / good looks as the ORIGINAL "Skinny Squirrel" feeder, but will be a better fit for your needs.. Hope this helps. If I can be of any additional help, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
1537798
Yes! I have a ton of cardinals who use it every day. Now I'm seeing a bunch of fledglings. The doves are ground feeders at my place. I feed in the feeder and on the ground. Blue jays can't use it. They eat on the ground.
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Don't see how that could ever happen-the feeding holes are too small to trap anything. Havent trapped a bird yet-good thing you got rid of the one that did!! Besides functional,this feeder is so attractive--I've had it for several years outside in north Jersey and it looks as good as the day I bought it!!
376389
It could be if it was smaller than the size of the plastic piece that fits in to the feeder. However, I would not recommend purchasing this feeder, it is not made very well and broke within a few months of using it.
364733
This company sells a 32 oz. feeder that is designed like this one. That size might fit your needs better. Amazon sell it.
804700
I would say yes, but I believe there are other, perhaps more suitable no mess feeders available.
1676444
I've never used thistle in this kind of feeder so I can't advise you about that. But honestly, I don't see why you couldn't. Sorry I can't be more definitive.
1395318
I do not know, but if you contact the manufacturer, I'm sure they could advise you.This is a wonderful feeder. I have all kinds of birds who enjoy their dining experiences on it.