What kind of clear cover should I use over it to keep seed drier and larger animals away? I have a squirrel baffle on the shepherd hook below it.
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I use the clear "Aspects 182 Super Dome, by Aspects" for all but one of my feeders. It has an 18 inch diameter so it gives great coverage. I purchase this product on Amazon.
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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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I don't bother with a cover. If the seed gets covered with snow, after the storm is over I dump the whole thig upside down on the deck and let the birds pick through it there. Rain doesn't seem to matter to the birds. They eat the seed wet or dry.
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I don't see the need for a cover. Like the other responder, the design lets excess water run off, and the birds don't seem to mind wet seed! As for squirrels, they are welcome at my feeder, along with an occasional opossum. They all coexist in nature with the birds.
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I've never bothered with a rain cover and the birds don't seem to mind. Because of the open screen, it dries out if the birds haven't eaten it all up first. As to the squirrels, as long as I keep the feeder on a tight rope line and out of jumping range, the squirrels don't bother it. BTW, I am a huge fan of this feeder. Tried many others, but this one is the best in regard to wasted seed and invaders.
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Take the cover off. It's meant to be a buffer against the weather/birds/leaves etc. Also a very good winter cover if you live in the northern environ.
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I do not have any chipmunks around but I believe it would keep those out also, if not placing a squirrel guard around the pole should work.
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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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We used it to keep squirrels out of our veggie garden. We built a metal mesh fence around the garden and attached it to the fence post. Then we bought plastic fastener to attach to the metal fence to hold the wire. We got these at the farming supply store. The ends of the wire attach to a post on the bottom of the unit. Then we attached the other end to another post and ran the extension of that piece to a ground post that we bought and installed. Hope it helps. It really kept the squirrels out of the garden without killing them Really freaked a few out though. Don't touch it with wet hands! We used it to keep squirrels out of our veggie garden. We built a metal mesh fence around the garden and attached it to the fence post. Then we bought plastic fastener to attach to the metal fence to hold the wire. We got these at the farming supply store. The ends of the wire attach to a post on the bottom of the unit. Then we attached the other end to another post and ran the extension of that piece to a ground post that we bought and installed. Hope it helps. It really kept the squirrels out of the garden without killing them Really freaked a few out though. Don't touch it with wet hands!
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The material is pretty flimsy so I doubt it would stop a determined squirrel. That being said I didn't have any squirrel problem at all. Whether it was because of the material waving in the wind or the fact that I trap any squirrels I see in my yard and export them across the river I don't know.Keep Smiling
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I have used a light weight blanket that fits over the top and down the sides. It is much cheaper to have a custom made cover. A sheet will also be useful for the cage and you can use the color the bird likes.
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I have had no problem with the seed keeping dry. The roof appears to protect it pretty well. I have the feeder hanging under my Pine Tree also.
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I wish I could help; I have not tried this with a baffle above it. I do, however, use safflower seeds (hulled) and the gray squirrels don't like it! Hope that helps. Kathy
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Iwould suggest buying feeders that protect seed from rain while still allowing the birds to feed. Hang these feeders from your squirrel stopper.
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I have a round feeder which is a cage that encloses a feeder that is also in a wire enclosure. This lets the small birds get into the cage to eat seed, but keeps the squirrels and large birds out. I believe it is also a perky pet feeder. I also have feeders that look just like the one pictured but they close up the feeding holes when a squirrel gets on them because of the weight of the squirrel and these work very well. Good luck!
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I have the same thing here...it is great for squirrels not getting at the food but the seeds will still fall to the ground creating "weeds". I have this in my backyard and there is nothing to prevent it. It drives my husband crazy too because he takes care of the lawn. The seeds fall into the rocks around the pool and create a "weed" type of nuisance.
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Pooters sells a cover that works great! I have also used a blueberry cover.
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we thought about putting plastic over the opening. just glue it or screw it on top of hole like a door flap. but if you put enough hay inside they realy dont need it.joey
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I don't think you can. The baffle that keeps the squirrels away broke during the tough winter we had last year. I tried to contact the company but they had gone out of business. I eventually had to buy a new one at Benny's (cheapest around).
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Instead of this expensive cover, if you want to hang feeder from above, simply go to HomeDepot, buy 2' of 3/32" SS wire and aluminum connectors so you can make 3 or 4" loops each end. Then hang Big "S" popular hanger or loop a branch and hang feeder box at bottom wire loop. Squirrels or chipmunks cannot climb up or down the small (3/32") wire. I have watched them briefly try and give up. BTW, what's wrong with squirrels and chipmunks? Give them a second feeder with dried corn etc. or let them glean on the grass or ground below feeders. There is always plenty down there. Birds are sloppy eaters using only their beaks, LOL Instead of this expensive cover, if you want to hang feeder from above, simply go to HomeDepot, buy 2' of 3/32" SS wire and aluminum connectors so you can make 3 or 4" loops each end. Then hang Big "S" popular hanger or loop a branch and hang feeder box at bottom wire loop. Squirrels or chipmunks cannot climb up or down the small (3/32") wire. I have watched them briefly try and give up. BTW, what's wrong with squirrels and chipmunks? Give them a second feeder with dried corn etc. or let them glean on the grass or ground below feeders. There is always plenty down... » Read More Instead of this expensive cover, if you want to hang feeder from above, simply go to HomeDepot, buy 2' of 3/32" SS wire and aluminum connectors so you can make 3 or 4" loops each end. Then hang Big "S" popular hanger or loop a branch and hang feeder box at bottom wire loop. Squirrels or chipmunks cannot climb up or down the small (3/32") wire. I have watched them briefly try and give up. BTW, what's wrong with squirrels and chipmunks? Give them a second feeder with dried corn etc. or let them glean on the grass or ground below feeders. There is always plenty down there. Birds are sloppy eaters using only their beaks, LOL « Show Less
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I think some birds cannot sit and reach into the small seed-holding squares,very few birds use ours. However, rain gets in and concretes the seed, has to be dug out. Does keep out squirrels though!