Help I've had this feeder for almost 2 weeks now and the birds haven't figured out how to get the seed out? Must have dumb birds in So. Florida.
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It does take a while for the birds to figure it out, but they will. I found that it is easier if you use the "no waste" seeds such as sunflower chips instead of the ones with the shells. In the long run it isn't any more expensive and you don't have any mess under the feeder. Also, you might put some seeds on the tray to get more birds in and looking around. Hope this helps.
2027712
Yep, sounds like some dumb birds. I suggest lining the bottom of the tray with some sunflower seed hearts to get them started. I suppose it's possible the seed is no good. Birds are smart about that. Make sure the batch of sunflower seed hearts is not tainted. I've not experienced a problem with sunflower seeds going bad but have several times with thistle in another feeder I have. Good luck! Keep me posted!
2027713
Put lots of seed on the bottom portion of the birdfeeder. Just pour a few cups.
2027714
It took a while for birds to figure it out. I put seeds on bottom area to get them to start using it. Once they found the seeds on bottom under hopper, they soon figured out how to get the seeds from above.
2027715
I started with shelled cracked sunflower seeds which practically fall out of the slot. Then when the birds got the idea I slowly added in whole seeds over time. Birds love shelled cracked seed but it is more expensive and harder to find.
331467
The Cardinals won't go near this bird feeder. I have two feeders and even the smaller birds will hardly touch this feeder, they prefer the standard feeder with an open tray, this one has elongated holes that the birds have to reach through while sitting on a spring loaded perch. The spring loaded perch will not support the larger birds like Cardinals, even when it is set to the maximum weight adjustment.
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this feeder and have tons of birds with no squirrels. Are you using the right type of seed? The holes are smaller so you need something like finch food or thistle seed so the birds can get it. Hope it works out for you!
2004487
I have not seen this problem. I mix up several pounds of bird seed and Flaming Squirrel and keep it in a plastic can and fill the bird feeder from this, have to fill the feeder in about a week or ten days. Have seen no problem in this area
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Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am finished. Can put away my open wooden one which the squirrels swing on every morning. Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am... » Read More Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am finished. Can put away my open wooden one which the squirrels swing on every morning. « Show Less
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Having no trouble with it sticking to the window. Had it on the window for 5 months and maybe a bird would go in it for a few seconds and then fly away. I was disappointed it is so small. Two birds can not fit in the feeder at once. I think the birds are afraid of the confined feeling, and they are scared to go in and eat the seeds. If I put some seeds on top of the feeder some will come and eat but they won't go in. Hope this helps someone.
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I just buy regular bird seed and fill it in the top...I also put electrical tape around the bottom as the first time I filled it came loose and I lost all the feed on the ground and that really helped it and the squirrels haven't bother it since.. I really like the feeder
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I didn't have much luck with this feeder. The squirrels figured out a way to get at the seeds. After about 3 weeks of use, a couple of the screws came loose and one of the perches fell off. I couldn't find some of the parts in the snow so I just wrote it off as a loss. You might try hanging some weights off the perch and see if that helps. I'm sorry that I can't be much help to you.
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I wouldn't buy this feeder. The seed gets wet on the inside and once it heats up the seeds start to sprout. It's all glass and no way for the seeds to air out. I threw mine away a month after I got it! �
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I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build anything; it's -20 F outside and +10 F in my garage. I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build... » Read More I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build anything; it's -20 F outside and +10 F in my garage. « Show Less
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We have had ours up since April and have had some activity, but not inside the box where it should be. I bird built a nest on the top of the box, kind of funny. He was a larger bird so I am sure they could not get inside the house. Other then that nothing inside, hoping for some activity next spring.
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We didn't change the original settings, the black birds are trying to get the seed sometimes by flapping their wings to keep the feeder open. You can change the settings to close with a lighter weight. Actually bluebirds are as big as the grackles.
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Hi Leanne, Thanks for your question. In response, we've made it extremely easy to add bird seed to the "Skinny Squirrel" proof bird feeder. Basically, you just unscrew the top cap, remove, and pour in your seeds. Then just place the top back on the unit, screw it tight, and thats it! Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
331466
I don't know. We have mixed bird seed in it. There is a bar that you set to a certain weight. Anything heavier than that weight will drop the bar and close the feeder.
2267460
It takes the birds a few days to figure out how to fly into the feeder. I put sunflower seeds and millet in mine. I also add a mix every once in a while. I get lots of birds.
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I have had mine up for over a year, and never had any problems with birds getting stuck in it. The birds are very active on the feeder, generally emptying it in two days. It is on a pole with a squirrel baffle, so the squirrels can't get to it.
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Hmm, that is a good question. If they are heavy enough, when they climb onto the circular bar that the birds sit on to feed, the bar will be weighted down - drawing an outer plastic sheath over the feed holes (I hope this makes sense), which makes them completely inaccessible. The birds are so light, which is what makes it possible for them to sit on the bar and still access the seed. If possible, I would check what the weight threshold is for the spring inside the mechanism...if you have big rats....should be no problem!