I notice that one reviewer mentions that it comes with rocks! Are they attached? I wanted to use as a plant stand to keep the squirrel from eating my flowers. I already have birdbaths. Thanks so much. Elaine K.
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No, it does not come with rocks. And the squirrels can jump in the bird bath - I see them occasionally jump up and get a sip of water from ours.
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Mine did not come with any rocks or soil. It came with the bamboo, the black square vase, and some gel stuff around the roots and bottom of the stalks wrapped in plastic.
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I hang mine from a metal rod with a couple of bends in it and with one end of the rod inserted into the ground. Very simple and works well but not really squirrel proof.
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Mine did not come with rocks. This birdbath is not very heavy but it would work as a plant stand.
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I actually bought the feeder as a gift for my brother, and I don't believe he has mounted it yet. I also believe that he eventually intends to wire hang it, so I guess I can't be that much help. What I can tell you is that the feeder is very handsome, and appears to be well made (despite some comments I had read from other buyers who thought it was flimsy). As someone who has been feeding birds my whole life, I was struck by the unique architecture and one of a kind look of this feeder. Very different design and very pleasing to the eye. I personally think it would look just fine on a post mount, as long as you protect the feeder from squirrel attack!
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I have yet to see a squirrel on the feeder, but I have never see any birds using it either. We have many birds on our other feeders. After a few days the feeder is empty, I'm not sure if the seed is just not falling out or if some birds are using it. So maybe No No means no birds, no food, no anything!
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The rocks it comes with are just enough! I might add a few more for a different color! But I absolutely love mine!
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I don't have a squirrel problem so I am not sure. However, I placed this outside to keep the bird poop off my kids swing set... for the first week they stayed away.... then they just perched right next to it on the pole. After a week they knew it wasn't a threat.
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Yes. The little stinkers run right up the pole I have mine hanging from. It is not squirrel proof. In fact, I have one hanging from it right now, shaking the seeds out... But, it's a really nice feeder, high quality, and has held up well. Mine went through a rough winter last year, and still is in excellent condition. And it's super easy to clean.
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Boy, Robert, you've asked a hard one, there. Most of us have long ago installed our bird feeder poles and the tines are well buried. From my perspective, the important question is, "Are the tines long enough to anchor the pole [and the bird feeder/house on top] securely?" To this I can answer unequivocally "yes." I have a large feeder [~3 gallon] on my pole with a squirrel cone below it. The feeder was intended for the usual small birds but was beset by pigeons until I mounted spikes on its top and feed trays. It's a heavy arrangement. After more than a year in place, the pole has a very slight list from vertical [probably from my misplacement] but is entirely secure in a bed of typical garden soil. Now for the foggy part: I have in my mind's eye that the tines were 6-7" long. I wondered at the time if they would be long enough but they have proven to be.
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I haven't seen any squirrels in the feeder. That said, I know they are super clingy and great climbers! I think the slippery top helps keep them away, and as long as the bottom of the feeder isn't somewhere near a fence, it's pretty squirrel-resistant.
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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.
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Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am finished. Can put away my open wooden one which the squirrels swing on every morning. Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am... » Read More Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am finished. Can put away my open wooden one which the squirrels swing on every morning. « Show Less
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this feeder and have tons of birds with no squirrels. Are you using the right type of seed? The holes are smaller so you need something like finch food or thistle seed so the birds can get it. Hope it works out for you!
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I purchased one so many months ago, I don't remember how it came...but if I remember correctly, the inventor of this feeder was on Shark Tank recently, so he may not have that type of packaging if he is starting out & doesn't have a big business yet. Just a guess. TIP: Don't leave this feeder unattended until you get the squirrels conditioned to stay off of it, because they will gnaw the bottom plastic to make the seed fall out. That is the only flaw I've noticed, everything else is great about this feeder.
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Hey, Marissa. The squirrels chewed this feeder to pieces!!! So we've gotten a cage feeder that has no plastic parts, and that's working for us: downy woodpeckers and the occasional pillieated woodpecker.
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In my instance, I am a bit disappointed in this nesting box... it is currently being used as a nest, but by a squirrel! The rogue squirrel came from a nest in a different tree, but within 48 hours of hanging this box he/she had moved in a gob of moss and twigs and proceeded to use the box as his personal shelter. No birds ever had a chance. It is made well, no loose parts, but it still seems a bit overpriced. I would think this to be worth more like $10, which is based on nothing more than my impression and having bought birding supplies for 20+ years.