What can you do when the seeds get caught and crushed before leaving the hopper?
2028145
I haven't had any problem but it could be that the seed or the hopper might have been damp and causing the seed to stick to the planter. Hope this helps.
2028146
I did not have that problem. What problem I DID have was trying to use it to plant a large area (corn). If the seed bed is PERFECTLY firm (not hard) and smooth (as in a VERY SMALL garden)... it worked (for me) fine. If there were ANY "clumps" or uneven ground, however, it pretty much rendered the planter useless. I was planting too large of an area to work the ground into a firm, smooth seed bed. The little bit I did use it... I had no problems with seeds getting crushed before leaving the hopper.
1614750
No that does not seem to be a problem. What I do is pour a portion of seed into a coffee can, add the liquid and then shake shake so the seeds get coated. A little goes a long way. It pours normally into the feeder, doesn't seem to pool or clump, and just makes the seeds a little shinier. It has been out there for a few weeks at a time and no complaints to the chef about spoiled seed from the birdie diners. Hope this helps.
2063428
You may have the the bottom disk in backwards or lost it. Millet will just run out anyways. Put in sunflower seed (depending on birds you want at feeder).
2191194
I filled mine with no shell sunflower seeds and they devour it, maybe try another type of seed, the shell might be detering them.
418953
I use a rectangular type plastic scoop that you can pick up at at bird food retailers (any including big box stores). Lift the top up of the feeder and fill the scoop and open the slide on the bottom of the scoop. You can control the seed much better that way.
838466
I don't see why that would be a problem, just keep the leaves reasonably dry, take your time, and don't overlaid the hopper. Wet leaves could plug things up and start causing problems.
1432565
I have used this under my main feeder as a trap, but the birds do fling husks and seed so it is not a cure-all. I have put plastic garbage bags cut open, under the seed feeder to catch the debris and empty it at night. That works well. Keeps the rats and mice from coming in also.
2250760
Is this the first feeder you have had in that area?Maybe move it to another place. Make sure your seed is fresh. You can try mixing fine sunflower chips with the thistleBe patient
381123
I guess you could just unmold the balls and put them in ziploc bags or wrap them in waxed paper so they dont stick together while they are still wet from unmolding. After a few hours you can probably just put them in any bin or container
134273
pour granules into a push spreader if the area is large. if area is small i would fill a plastic cup a sprinkle all over just like you would grass seed.
2283860
Make sure you have a bucket or tote box big enough to hold the water while you are gone. Fill up water inside the cap where the ceramic spike and cap are. Insert the ceramic spike into the soil and then make sure you weigh down the end of the long tube when it enters the reservoir. I used clean bolts with a plastic twisty tie but any other concoction will work. Also, do not place the bucket or tote on a shelf higher than the spike inserted in the soil. It would be good to do a trial run before you leave your plants, but I didn't have the time to do it with mine and luckily it worked out just fine after 7 days. I had plenty of water in the 2 gal. reservoir for at least another week. Good luck! Make sure you have a bucket or tote box big enough to hold the water while you are gone. Fill up water inside the cap where the ceramic spike and cap are. Insert the ceramic spike into the soil and then make sure you weigh down the end of the long tube when it enters the reservoir. I used clean bolts with a plastic twisty tie but any other concoction will work. Also, do not place the bucket or tote on a shelf higher than the spike inserted in the soil. It would be good to do a trial run before you leave your plants, but I didn't have the time to do it with mine and luckily it worked out... » Read More Make sure you have a bucket or tote box big enough to hold the water while you are gone. Fill up water inside the cap where the ceramic spike and cap are. Insert the ceramic spike into the soil and then make sure you weigh down the end of the long tube when it enters the reservoir. I used clean bolts with a plastic twisty tie but any other concoction will work. Also, do not place the bucket or tote on a shelf higher than the spike inserted in the soil. It would be good to do a trial run before you leave your plants, but I didn't have the time to do it with mine and luckily it worked out just fine after 7 days. I had plenty of water in the 2 gal. reservoir for at least another week. Good luck! « Show Less
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I haven't had a chance to use it much, as the deer kept stealing the seeds by tipping the feeder, but yes, as with many feeders out in inclement weather, the seeds get stuck. If tapping on the sides a bit doesn't work, you have to scoop with your fingers or a small tool. While using the feeder, it was a very popular feed station with the birds.
2235069
Bunch them up into a ball ans shoot them down the hole nice and compact. That usually does the trick.
1083699
Please understand I'm no expert nor do I have a lot of experience and I think I made some errors. That being said, I did manage it by myself. I think a seed skirt would be a good idea
1128478
When you clean it out (and taking it apart to clean out is easy) you may find some seed caked on top of the feeding openings. But that's it. The majority of the seed stays dry in its plastic box.
1998113
We wait until the brown vegetation rots completely and we see the dirt. At that point we throw down grass seed. Works great!
1278767
Hey Burrel, I just purchased the seed myself and have not been able to see how it is going to respond yet. Good luck!