Is it rat proof? We have here the roof rats which are excellent climbers and a bigger problem at feeders than squirrels.
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My gawd, where do you live? It could potentially be rat proof depending on the weight of the rats! There is a clever adjustment for the amount of resistance the bottom ring has. In theory, one could set the resistance so light that larger birds would lower it. Assuming that a rat is heavier than the average bird, I would have to say yes, it could be set to close for the weight of the rat.
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The weight which closes the access to the seed is adjustable, so you would just need to adjust it to a light enough weight so the roof rats cannot get to the seed. Hopefully the rats are heavier than the birds you want to feed. I think that they should be.
917361
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!
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We do not have rat problems where we live. We do have problems with raccoons so we never leave the feeder out overnight. We bring it in every evening and take it back out in the morning.
917363
The perch ring around the base of the feeder can be adjusted inside the seed tube by a spring so that weight actually closes the feeder openings. So long as the rats weigh more than the settings for your birds, it might prevent the rats from feeding or spilling the birdseed. Weight adjustment for the ring could be tricky unless these are somewhat similar in body weight to squirrels without the furry tails.
917364
I don't know if it is rat proof. The feeder closes, based on weight, which you can adjust. One can always remove feeder at night and replace in the morning.
917365
My Brome feeder closes for woodpeckers, so I think it will close for a roof rat.
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UPDATE. Check information in the box The feeders I bought in the past,could be adjusted I have two of these feeders All problems solved
917367
I guess it would depend on how big the rat is. Just to be sure, I would mount your feeder on the Green Esteem 60500 36-Inch Extended Reach Wall Pole, and then attach the Aspects 182 Super Dome......Hope this helps.
917368
I do have large rats in my outside building I keep rat poison in there I bought a metal pole at the hardware store and raised it sorta high just to be safe,but then they started jumping from trees to feeder,being heavier than feeders would close,I am T
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Hi Joy, I don't see Rats listed in the product guidelines. Sorry. I live in the hills in Los Angeles and rats are a big problem here. Primarily Roof Rats. We were invaded about 6 years ago with the rats occupying an attic space above the kitchen. I freaked and then called a pest control company here called Corky's. They set multiple traps around the outside of the house after inspecting. When the rats left the attic ( via a hole behind the stove) and went out searching for food, the Cocky's bait stations designed for rats were waiting. You have to poison the rats, but no domestic pet can get inside the containers. Within a couple of weeks the rats were gone, but we have continued the service to keep them out of the house, as rats are everywhere in the hills and the city and it's worked. The Yard Sentinel ( 3 set at keys sight line points ) continues to do the job on the Raccoons, a wild animal far more dangerous to your health than even rats. Question: You said your rats are ALMOST 2 lbs. How did you conclude that, did they just hop up on the bathroom scale for you or is it one of those exercises, weight yourself, grab the rat by the tail and then weigh yourself again? I know it's not funny, but couldn't resist. Hope my feedback is of some help. Bill
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Nothing is squirrel proof, but I have hung my feeder off a hook away from a bush where they will try to jump off and with a baffle 5 ft up so they can't run up the pole. I read where squirrels can jump 5 ft up and 10 ft out , so you have to make it squirrel proof where they can't jump to it. I have fun watching the squirrels trying to figure how to get to my feeder. But none have. As long as I don't get flying squirrels. LOL
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It has been my experience that Squirrel proof is is a myth. To see the squirrels work in my yard is a thing of total amazement. This feeder is however as much of a deterent as anything else I have tried.
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No. I took mine down because the squirrels kept knocking the top off it and the top is now gone. Mine was definitely not squirrel proof!
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Only if you place on window away from any ledge a squirrel can hang on to get to feeder is it squirrel proof. those little guys can get to just about anything!
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Yes. I have yet to find any feeder that squirrels cannot get into. Have had this over a year and it's taken the abuse of all kinds of animals. Has held up cimpaired to other feeders I've purchased. I live in Ky, in a wooded area, so I have all seasons and animals.
1980277
Can't rodents chew through anything that isn't metal? Actually, they would REALLY have to work at it. I don't see them getting through it, but anything is possible.
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I never tried but I have one that the squirrels have eater thru the plastic top and we replaced it with a piece of 1/4 steel. They then ate thru the box and destroyed the wires in the battery box. Definitely, this unit is not varmit proof and the plastic top is most vulnerable. Unit worked fine until the squirrels destroyed it.
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They chew right threw it in days. The only one I have found that is squirrel proof is the Homestead super stop a squirrel . ( under $30.00!) My feeders are over 6 years old and have yet to be victimized by squirrels. Holds a lot of seed, just put it where the deer can't reach it .
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the squirrels in my yard are very agile,they jump from the ground up to the feeder by passed the torpedo.I bought a squirrel proof feeder,works very well and no bird poop on torpedo.
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Probably, if you mount it to your house or another structure that they cannot climb up to the base of the pole. Mine is mounted to my deck, so the animals have easy access to it. Luckily, one the squirrels get to the feeder, they can't get a good grip on it and they fall off.
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There are small insects that can get in through the various holes, but the plastic seems pretty tough. Rats however can cut through most anything so it might be an issue. The manufacturers are super easy to get a hold of, so be sure to call them.
970736
It should be good for rats, as they are similar in size to the squirrels that we use the trap on. I think mice might be a little small though.
1952201
Nope, the wood is very soft and rats are notorious chewers, they would be out before you put your tools away after building it. Sorry.
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I don't know whether it was supposed to be squirrel proof. However, I had the squirrels chew through all the plastic feeders that I had. With this metal feeder I had 2 squirrels essentially sleep on the feeder tray and feed when they wanted. When they tried to get the last little bit, they ended up with bloody noses. All this because I only wanted to feed the birds. I hope this is helpful.
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So far I have not had any trouble with squirrels getting into the feeders. ButI would not go so far as to say they are squirrel proof. Mine hang on a metal pole away from trees where a squirrels could jump onto the feeder.