I am looking to keep water for the squirrels. Would they be able to climb on the bowl to get to the water without burning themselves?
909845
My understanding is that the device maintains water temperature just above freezing. My ducks drink from it all the time. I do not believe the device presents a thermal danger to any animal using it.
909846
Yep! It doesn't get hot and the heating element is in the bottom of the bowl- I assure you, squirrels have NO trouble using it!
909847
We don't have squirrels where we live but if they can get over the rim of the bowl they should be fine
1725531
It is certainly boyant but I do not believe anything larger than a squirrel would be able to effectively climb on it. It may give a small critter such as a little dog something to grab on to while waiting for assistance. I have watched a small racoon successfully hold on to it while enjoying some late night pool time. I really love this product as it has saved many small critters from a watery death.
1753833
Don't underestimate the squirrels ability to climb and leap. I like the feeder but don't consider it squirrel proof. I've found a $10.00 bottle of red liquid [not for humans] about 3 oz into 5 lbs of seed-mix it up with facing away[strong stuff]. Also when cleaning the bowl afterward- again hold ur breath and rinse it out. After two or three reloads of seed and pepper , they get the idea to stay away. Good luck!!!
1843021
Raccoons can hold it with their cute little hands a take a sip. Just depends where you put it. I've never had a squirrel get in one. My feeders aren't where raccoons can get to them, but I have had raccoons "bottoms up" a hummingbird feeder for a nice long drink.
1768723
We were fortunate not to be plagued with squirrels. Our lot had only trees we planted and none appealed to them so we only had an occasional passing visit. Positioning I think is not so important as having baffles to not allow climbing pole. If feeder is withi jumping distance of a tree or large shrub the feeder should be moved. Good luck.
1885891
Only if you leave it open. If you see in the picture, the squirrel has opened the top and is keeping it propped open with his head. Our squirrels do this all the time and will even hop inside, especially if it's raining. But the lid will fall back down if it is not being kept propped up. So, the birds usually can't get inside, but they do sit on the ledge and eat the seed that we put there for them. Hope this helps!
2246694
I believe they do. They're slippery enough to prevent a foothold. Only way might be if they can leap onto feeder from some place close. I have three and have never seen a squirrel on any of them and my neighborhood has lots of squirrels! Hope this helps.
20126
Yes, I would not think that would be a problem at all. Once the rocks heat up, the heat only radiates from them, not through the bowl. Even the outer ring stays cool, barefoot feet on the outer ring is the best.
1239448
Yes but lower attachments make it easy for the squirrels to just jump to them. Pole is not very high. It's all about placement of the attachments and how close the pole is to other objects. With a little repositioning the squirrels really don't bother trying and mostly just eat off the ground around the pole. We are happy with our purchase and find the starlings that visit to be a way bigger problem than the squirrels.
608776
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.
50778
Put a peanut in the top and they will climb to it. I have two different dwarf hamsters each in their own habitat and they both use the tubes.
1843020
I went to one of the big box hardware stores and purchased a metal rod type hanger that sticks in the ground and is normally used to support hanging flower baskets. You can find these in the garden department. Since the hanger is made from a metal rod, squirrels and other animals cannot climb up to the feeder. Just be sure to put your feeder far from a tree or other structure that squirrels might use as a platform from which to jump.
1582917
It would surely hold their weight, as reports of saved chipmunks attest. I think the deciding factor is whether they have the instinct to swim, then to climb. The effect of weight upon the bridge part of the device is to pull down, so that a creature needs to climb a bit to get out. (That's the reason for the stiff inserts along the side of the bridge, to ease the climb.) I strongly urge you to try it (hurry!), nothing to lose and bunnies to win! Let us know, please!?
106050
Yes the water level should be high so your turtle can get a good foot hold.
543178
honestly I have a lot of squirrels in my area and I have yet to see any attempt to climb it. Just make sure to put your posts a little higher up on the pole and they may just be discouraged because it has no where to hang on to.
2246695
No they don't. Squirrels are strong, nimble climbers. You have to buy a squirrel resistant cone attachment or something else to prevent them from getting to the feeders.
1738624
It may do ok. Squirrels hunt for food by smell, so these bins wouldn't likely be the first source of food they'd identify. But if a squirrel wanted in, it could easily do so - squirrels are good at chewing through plastic. I would be worried about UV damage to the plastic - it may become brittle and crack. I have one of these on a screened porch that gets some afternoon sun, and I am slightly concerned about UV damage.