If I change the setting so that larger birds will activate shut off, will 3 smaller birds at one time also activate it if their weight is equal?
907532
If they are all on the same perch, then yes. It's the cumulative weight on the perch that matters.
907533
Depending on the sensitivity settings and the size of the birds, multiple birds on the feeder at the same time may close the access to the seed.
907534
No. I have 2 and 3 birds on the feeder at the same time. I had 3 large cardinals on it yesterday. I hope that helps you.
88848
i have done 3 chickens at once weighting about 3 lbs each, no problems. 15 lb turkey turned ok but used battery power quickly.I wouldn't go over 20 lbs on machine, just a little to much pressure on gears.
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.
1619428
Are you still using the same birdseed? Is it too sensitive and closes when birds land on it?? I never had any problems with attracting birds and my squirrel problem is gone.
2148096
You can see the spring mechanism if you look at the side profile picture of the feeder. I leave one side set for light and the other on medium so the larger birds don't crowd out the smaller ones.
443490
I put a couple in a small barn for bat control only and it worked great for the first year, so we will see about this year... I use to get a few birds flying into the barn, but since you asked, I realized they are not there anymore. Great!! I was concentrating on Bats, so if you want birds to stay, I am not sure it would work, but if you can call the supplier, they are very helpful. Good Luck Duane Mitch
1849567
Yes. There is a setting dial that you can adjust for smaller or larger animals... or younger children.
1832267
I'm not sure whether it shuts off automatically or not, however it's a moot point for me because the buzzer is so loud you have to shut that off anyway which also turns off the unit. And depending on how 'large' your large eggs are, you may not be able to fit 7 eggs in there (which is the max limit) but it really depends on the shape of the egg as well ... the 'fatter' and rounder an egg is, the less you'll be able to fit in, but the longer and slimmer the egg is, the more you'll be able to fit in. You also have to remember to adjust your water level for large or extra large eggs to cook longer, depending on how runny you like them.
1050703
That is a distinct possibility. The auto-off feature is a bit irritating to work around. I'd recommend writing down the weight of the object you are taring to just in case.
64456
I gladly answer it though mine is 5 panel not 3 would this help out or answer your question? also it dependes where you are going to use it and how your pets are, I refer to their behavior. What I use it for is just to divide certain area indoors where I don´t want my dog to be around.Hope I answered yor question.Thanks.
1262009
anything that passes in front of the red beam will set the machine off. Whether or not your birds will be able to hear the sound, i have no idea. Humans cannot hear it. If dogs could hear it, i would think they would call it "animal scram" and not "catscram" so i doubt that your birds will hear it, but don't know for sure.
1576495
Unfortunately No. The cage is fantastic but far to small for 4 cockatiels. I would say one bird for that length of time.
1665462
I don't think so, but you can trick it by "tapping" it lightly with your finger if you are taking too long. Every time the weight changes a little the shut-off timer resets. Doing this only changes the weight momentarily, as the number should go back to what is was before the tap (if it is working properly).
945110
I have had mine down before the Wisconsin winter set in way before, to keep birds from flying into the window, works fine no problems, I have spacers between the bottom of the screen and window so when birds fly into the window they have a bit of airspace between the screen and window.
2083167
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.
1727138
It shouldn't because the birdbath has a thermostat in it and should automatically shut off.
1838324
I use the same for all size dogs and my birds. I would just use the lower setting for smaller dog, especially if they tend to wiggle.