Can the coons and squirrels reach in and get the corn?
796742
We haven't had any trouble with batteries with any of the Moultrie feeders.
796743
They can get a little of it but not very much. Overall it does a great job feeding with little loss to the wrong critters.
796744
Squirrels yes, coons no (their hands can't reach into the feeder). To stop the squirrels and bears I suspend my feeders from 3 inch galvanized metal pipe about 10 feet up. I put an elbow and extention on the pipe with a block and tackle lift (costs about $15). The pole is mounted in quickcrete. Bears are a big problem in the UP of Michigan and only metal poles will deter them. Squirrels have not been able to climb the poles. I have a bigger problem with Blue Jays who sit on the feeder and pull the corn down. To stop them I put an anti bird mesh (sold in feed stores to put on cherry trees to deter birds) around the base of the feeder drum. Squirrels yes, coons no (their hands can't reach into the feeder). To stop the squirrels and bears I suspend my feeders from 3 inch galvanized metal pipe about 10 feet up. I put an elbow and extention on the pipe with a block and tackle lift (costs about $15). The pole is mounted in quickcrete. Bears are a big problem in the UP of Michigan and only metal poles will deter them. Squirrels have not been able to climb the poles. I have a bigger problem with Blue Jays who sit on the feeder and pull the corn down. To stop them I put an anti bird mesh (sold in feed stores to put on cherry trees to... » Read More Squirrels yes, coons no (their hands can't reach into the feeder). To stop the squirrels and bears I suspend my feeders from 3 inch galvanized metal pipe about 10 feet up. I put an elbow and extention on the pipe with a block and tackle lift (costs about $15). The pole is mounted in quickcrete. Bears are a big problem in the UP of Michigan and only metal poles will deter them. Squirrels have not been able to climb the poles. I have a bigger problem with Blue Jays who sit on the feeder and pull the corn down. To stop them I put an anti bird mesh (sold in feed stores to put on cherry trees to deter birds) around the base of the feeder drum. « Show Less
796745
they try, but hard to since it is made of metal, I have had so much trouble with the timers and settings on the 4 I bought I have gone to the gravity feeder like you see on lee and tiffany live deer cam the crush
796746
I have no pictures of coons hanging from these feeders , like I do other small plastic ones . A coon is a tough critter to keep out , but the Pro Magnum is the best at it .
796747
Yes they can. But they can't chew thru the metal vs a plastic housing. And the batteries last forever in this feeder. So far it's been great!!
1694608
The sparrows are the largest ones that can get in to it. Mostly chickadees and it will keep out the squirrels. They tried and finally gave up.
1072674
as far as I know, yes. I have red squirrels also and they can not get inside the cage, but they do try!
1738625
Randy Squirrels are smart...I can bet they could open this container. It's good for in house storage. I would get something a little more secure.
976190
Not that I know of. We have raccoons and squirrels in the area and I haven't seen any evidence of them getting in there.
210354
It depends on where you put it and how easy it is for squirrels to reach. On a first floor window, I imagine squirrels would definately make an effort to reach it.
1100128
Absolutely not. The squirrels are smarter than we think, they open the roof with their heads and quickly exit with as peanut in their mouth.Fun to watch as they chew away the outer shell and eat the peanuts. P.S> The Squirrels have destroyed some wooden feeders I had but the metal one looks as good as the day I put it out.
1885888
could, if bird is smart enough and has enough dexterity to push roof open to get beak inside. did not see that happen in our yard. our lazy birds just wait for the squirrels to fumble the peanuts, then swoop in.
921583
I don't know why not. I used the bait trap but it did not work. The squirrels seemed to enjoy the taste. It did not work.
1850655
Yes they are, we get loads. They will also pull some seed out and it it off the ground. The drawbacks....it is NOT squirrel proof and if you don' t hang it high enough the deer can reach it..
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The feeder is sold separately. The feeder has a screw that fits into a hole on the corn log. If your handy, it doesn't seem like it would be that difficult to make one. There are several types but here is an example. Heath Outdoor Products 903 Squirrel Feeder
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They may; I have caught one ground squirrel in my Cinch traps. He barely fit. They work well with pocket gophers. Stan
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.
1675160
No problem with critters; instead, a problem with the dry New Mexico climate. Couldn't keep the worm's soil evenly moist, even with the bins in the shade. I think raccoons would indeed be a problem, but you can defeat them by anchoring the lid down with something--and making sure the legs are stable so the 'coons can't knock the farm over.
871899
I would say YES. We have raccoons in our area and they didn't get in. Only drawback is it's not that large.
1100126
I haven't seen any squirrel injuries. as a matter of fact the smaller squirrels don't even open the lid. they slink inside of the opening (about a 3/4 inch gap). grab some corn and then race back out. I've also had some birds stick their heads inside this gap (blue jays) without any obvious injury or problem.
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I do not think so; those raccoons are pretty clever. The "lock" is a lift and release mechanism which I think they could get.