Has anyone tried in the shell peanuts in this feeder? Looking for a cage to deter Blue Jays.
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Ha, that's cute! I put peanuts out everyday to ATTRACT blue jays! I only use this cage for suet cakes, but yes, it would work if you want to put peanuts in the shell on the inside. If you're trying to get the small songbirds only, that will work. Carolina Wrens, Downy Woodpeckers, American Goldfinches are some of the songbirds I have gotten that go inside to feed. This also is great at keeping squirrels out, although, they have gotten on top of it and their weight has made it come crashing down!
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Have not tried in-shell peanuts. I use it for suet cakes. Have found that larger birds can't get into the cage: squares are too small for them to get to get into the cage.
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I have had a bad experience with starlings and grackles sticking their head and long beaks inside the small squares and devouring the suet cakes in about 1/2 hour! It was amazing watching these aggressive birds figure out how to hang on to the bottom of the cage. Blue Jays have the same long beak and I am sure they will find a way into the cage. I actually decided to return the cage but received a credit from Amazon instead.
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I purchased this for woodpeckers and blue jays but so far no luck. I do have a large baffle to detour the squirrels. It has been to rainy to put it back out to see if I can attract the birds I am hoping to see
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Yes, attracts blue jays, woodpeckers, titmouse, and blackbirds among others. Squirrels try:) and scout any shells that are dropped along with the crows. Sometimes they only eat half the peanut and come back for it later. It is easy to fill and clean out. And the empy shells I spread out to mow over or compost.
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It's worth a try. I've given up trying to deter the squirrels - I just fill the feeders and watch who gets there first!!!!! With 6 different feeders, I'm sure birds and squirrels alike all get something!!!!
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I love African Greys - such characters! This feeder would prevent your bird from escaping. The feeder can stay entirely inside your cage. It hangs on the bars on the inside of the cage - and is not a through-the-cage type of feeder. It doesn't need to sit in a hole in the cage - it can be placed anywhere inside the cage. This photo shows the feeder being used in a cage that has a hole styled in to the cage, and they are using that area. If you did use it like this photo - I would say "yes" your Grey could probably lift the feeder and escape. So - don't utilize any cut-outs for the feeder, secure and close all of those - and put this incredible feeding box any where you want! I love African Greys - such characters! This feeder would prevent your bird from escaping. The feeder can stay entirely inside your cage. It hangs on the bars on the inside of the cage - and is not a through-the-cage type of feeder. It doesn't need to sit in a hole in the cage - it can be placed anywhere inside the cage. This photo shows the feeder being used in a cage that has a hole styled in to the cage, and they are using that area. If you did use it like this photo - I would say "yes" your Grey could probably lift the feeder and escape. So - don't utilize any cut-outs for the... » Read More I love African Greys - such characters! This feeder would prevent your bird from escaping. The feeder can stay entirely inside your cage. It hangs on the bars on the inside of the cage - and is not a through-the-cage type of feeder. It doesn't need to sit in a hole in the cage - it can be placed anywhere inside the cage. This photo shows the feeder being used in a cage that has a hole styled in to the cage, and they are using that area. If you did use it like this photo - I would say "yes" your Grey could probably lift the feeder and escape. So - don't utilize any cut-outs for the feeder, secure and close all of those - and put this incredible feeding box any where you want! « Show Less
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Hi Christine, Thanks for your question. In response, yes absolutely, this bird feeder works great for Cardinals & Red Bellied Woodpeckers. Basically, we typically see our customers use black oil sunflower seeds and fill the center portion (called the seed tank). When filled, some seeds stick out, and due to the double cage design, it allows birds to be able to stick their head/beak in between the outer cage holes and get to the seeds without problem. However, Squirrels cannot fit their heads or mouths through the outer holes as its too small and uncomfortable. Hope this helps! Mark ======= Skinny Squirrel Cages
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Cardinals feed fine on this feeder, as most other birds. Blue Jays initially have issues until they approach from side...then fine, but rather them feed from ground anyway. This also keeps large black birds off the feeder. Keeps seed dry, holds a lot and is easy to refill. BTW, this is a GREAT squirrel proof feeder...we have had several that don't work. Ours hangs from tree limb in jumping distance from the trunk...squirrels have given up trying to jump on the feeder...not true of several other types. Worth the high price tag.
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I have had squirrels come into the feeder and eat the birdseed, so I started getting raw peanuts in addition to birdseed, but they have never chewed on the feeder itself. I also had to weight down the stopper which started blowing off in high winds, but I just put something heavyish on top, or you could create a hinge out of duct tape or something like that. It is wood, so it will expand and contract slightly with differences in temperature.
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I placed my peanut feeder on a pole with a squirrel baffle. Watching the squirrels try to get around the baffle was as much fun as watching the blue jays getting the peanuts.
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Haven't had much luck with this one. Caught one woodchuck with an open jar of peanut butter inside at the end of the cage. Didn't cover it at all. Since then, nothing. The little latch thing at the top that holds it open is finicky, hard to keep open. Still seems like a pretty good trap for animals larger than squirrels.
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Pennington Ultra Fruit and Nut Blend - this is all I use. I have all bird varieties and, by far, it's their favorite. Squirrels love it; fortunately, they can't get to it in the feeder. I also have the large Brome with the cardinal ring. Squirrels can't get in it either, but love to curl theirselves around it and nap. Hate them!!!
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I have used this under my main feeder as a trap, but the birds do fling husks and seed so it is not a cure-all. I have put plastic garbage bags cut open, under the seed feeder to catch the debris and empty it at night. That works well. Keeps the rats and mice from coming in also.
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Yes, we have had blue jays and cardinals get into it. They can't lift the lid like the squirrels or chipmunks do, but they can get their beaks in and pick one out if its close enough. Yet the ones we have don't get much, the squirrels pretty much run it.
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I don't remember how long it took my two cockatiels to find the food but I don't think very long. Have all other feeder dishes been removed from their cages? I hope they go to the new one, it is a great feeding dish. Good luck. By the way, my two cockatiels are in separate cages, maybe that has something to do with it. Just a guess.
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If you can operate a #3 Phillips screw driver you can tighten down the lid so a squirrel can't get in. If you want a squirrel proof feeder get one of those cylinder mesh feeders inside a cage. I have one and after one try the squirrels just totally gave up on it. But, the Cardinals were too intimidated to feed inside the cage. Hundreds of wrens and the usual suspects, but no Cardinals. So I bought a no-no Cardinal feeder and hung it right next to my squirrel proof cylinder cage, and whithin an hour the cardinals started feeding at it. To get to the no-no cardinal feeder the squirrels have to first jump on the cage feeder and they have just given up. If you can operate a #3 Phillips screw driver you can tighten down the lid so a squirrel can't get in. If you want a squirrel proof feeder get one of those cylinder mesh feeders inside a cage. I have one and after one try the squirrels just totally gave up on it. But, the Cardinals were too intimidated to feed inside the cage. Hundreds of wrens and the usual suspects, but no Cardinals. So I bought a no-no Cardinal feeder and hung it right next to my squirrel proof cylinder cage, and whithin an hour the cardinals started feeding at it. To get to the no-no cardinal feeder the squirrels have... » Read More If you can operate a #3 Phillips screw driver you can tighten down the lid so a squirrel can't get in. If you want a squirrel proof feeder get one of those cylinder mesh feeders inside a cage. I have one and after one try the squirrels just totally gave up on it. But, the Cardinals were too intimidated to feed inside the cage. Hundreds of wrens and the usual suspects, but no Cardinals. So I bought a no-no Cardinal feeder and hung it right next to my squirrel proof cylinder cage, and whithin an hour the cardinals started feeding at it. To get to the no-no cardinal feeder the squirrels have to first jump on the cage feeder and they have just given up. « Show Less
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Peanuts are sometimes too large. As another poster noted, halves may be less likely to clog up the feeder. I've had chunks of fruit and nuts clog the feeder and keep other seed from falling down into the hopper. I use it only for sunflower seed now. In fact I've stopped feeding anything but black oil sunflower seed in this and nyjer in an Aspects wire mesh feeder, and I've removed the perches from this and wrapped it in gutter guard so only clinging birds will feed from it now - I had a problem with English House Sparrows, now solved.
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We have some grackles who are persistent, but they are too large to perch AND eat. The perch is too short for their big bodies. Mostly we have purple finches and a few cardinals. We hang suit squares for woodpeckers, bluejays, and starlings. The doves and pigeons hang out at the bottom of the feeders and catch the seeds that drop. The squirrels have never been able to feed there. We sometimes throw peanuts out the window for jays and squirrels and grackles. We like them all.