Anyone know if it can be SAFELY used for small birds that enter your house?
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I wouldn't recommend it. The tail end of the net is very narrow which could make it difficult to safely remove the bird.
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I had a small finch get it's head stuck in this feeder. I wouldn't recommend using it to attract small birds.
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If you stretch it out like a fence, I don't think so, even though it is hard to see with human eyes sometimes. You could even add some silver reflective tape which will help the deer know it's there too. However I also used it bunched up on the ground over small plants and I witnessed our cat trap a bird under the netting. It got tangled up primarily because it was startled. and did easily find its way out once I removed the cat. So in general likely bird-safe. Safer than windows for sure.
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Yes it does a wonderful job keeping the large birds out. I dont have Magpies, but they appear to be similar in size to Black Birds. They will hang on the outside for a while and try to get in but finally give up. The smaller birds actually get comfortable enough to crawl through that outside layer of wire and will move around inside near the food.
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Sandra, We have found it can work for most any bird in this size range. The key seems to be where you want to use it and how big of an area you need to protect. So if you have a bluejay landing on a window sill and its "attacking" its own reflection that it sees in your window, this will keep them away. Just hang it where they're actively landing and they'll stay away for good. But if you have them flying in your back yard and hope that setting 1-2 ribbons out in a few areas of your land will keep them off your property, I don't think you'll get a positive result. Cheers, Jonathan Customer Care U-Spray Bugspray
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I have not tried it indoors---I'd be afraid to use it inside. (I have a Parrot and a 7 week old Puppy) The box says for outdoor use only. I hope this helps!
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We have mostly sparrows that get in to the feeder at the moment, but not having had it that long, I'm not sure. We will get Cardinals later on, so will have to see if they can get in through the holes. The feeder is wonderful, and may have to get another one, as we have a smaller one, but the birds ignore it. It might be worth trying it, as other small birds would love it anyway.
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No. This is made out of plastic. It scares birds; would not deter an intruder. We also bought bird spikes made out of stainless steel. These, too, would not stop a breakin.
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I don't think so. I had a bird die in mine so had to throw it out. The mother birds get scared by any noise or movement and will abandon their young so I don't recommend this.
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Wow, it would have to be one smart bird to figure how to get the food, but not impossible I guess. I would bet(heavily) not though because the door is weighted and a bird wouldn't be able to push/hold it open and get the food. This should indeed solve your bird problem.
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not sure, but there are chickadees entering my house...the house sparrows here in Colorado have slightly broader shoulders so might not be able to get in....sorry not to be more definitive, but the chickadees and red head finches fit....
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You could either squirt it into a crack where no birds/mammals can get at it, or you can make your own bait station by cutting a narrow slot in some PVC tubing, and putting a brick on top of it so birds/mammals can't get at it (use two pieces of PVC for stability). Don't forget to label your bait station so anyone who comes across it knows exactly what's inside (for safety's sake).
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Yes. It can be used for birds small to medium, large hamster, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and possibly one ferret. Since this cage has so many small doors you will need to get clips to prevent these pets from escaping. I also recommend to protect your pets feet that you use a material such as cotton, fleece or polyester on the ramps and shelves. Too switch it from a bird cage to rodent cage just simply put the grate underneath the plastic tray so you don't hurt their feet. It works for my birds, rats and guinea pig just fine.
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I does have very small openings for small birds and should keep the big birds out. I actually had to cut a few bigger hole, so that the cardinals could get in to eat.
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Please don't use this for small birds. Use a course nail file for them. The only bird I MIGHT recommend this for is a macaw... All others can be trained very patiently with a regular/salon type course fingernail file.
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I wouldn't use this for chickens. The "house" would barely be large enough for one bird.
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I have one of these units on my roof and I still, occasionally see WoodPeckers around my house. That said, I have noted very little, if any Pecker damage in my foam roof since rollout of the device. Its guaranteed! Keep your receipt and box and TRY it! I called the seller and he was very helpful and cordial and told me to try it for a year and if it didn't work, he'd gladly give me a refund. So far, the Ravens have stayed away from the devices using the ultrasonic noise pattern. The detector on the house is in audible and that seems to work against everything else, except pigeons. Only flying lead gets the message across to them -or hawks. I have one of these units on my roof and I still, occasionally see WoodPeckers around my house. That said, I have noted very little, if any Pecker damage in my foam roof since rollout of the device. Its guaranteed! Keep your receipt and box and TRY it! I called the seller and he was very helpful and cordial and told me to try it for a year and if it didn't work, he'd gladly give me a refund. So far, the Ravens have stayed away from the devices using the ultrasonic noise pattern. The detector on the house is in audible and that seems to work against everything else, except pigeons. Only... » Read More I have one of these units on my roof and I still, occasionally see WoodPeckers around my house. That said, I have noted very little, if any Pecker damage in my foam roof since rollout of the device. Its guaranteed! Keep your receipt and box and TRY it! I called the seller and he was very helpful and cordial and told me to try it for a year and if it didn't work, he'd gladly give me a refund. So far, the Ravens have stayed away from the devices using the ultrasonic noise pattern. The detector on the house is in audible and that seems to work against everything else, except pigeons. Only flying lead gets the message across to them -or hawks. « Show Less