Is there only one hole to dispense the feed? I have as many as 8 to 10 deer eating at one time and I wondered how they could all get to the feed....
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There are (2) distribution holes, one on either side. If you plan on putting them in an area where coons are get them off the ground or you will end up having a thirty pounder running around with your corn in his belly. I found that if you put them out in a young thick stand of pines, about three or four hundred yards deep coons won't be there and big bucks will. And if you are interested in pictures of ivory mix a bag of rice bran in with your corn and they will come my friend. It takes about three visit to refill the feeder before the big bucks start showing up on camera.
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There are two wide holes to dispense the feed, gravity fed. I have several other feeders broadcasting the feed on my property and I bought this one to put in a ravine. I don't have any experience by the camera I put on the feeder this week, but I like the way it works and the amount it holds and would be happy to give you updates if you stay in touch. At this point I like the feeder for the money.
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There are two holes about 4" square. The weight of the feed forces enough out that several can feed. We've had as many as six at a time.
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There are two holes, opposite each other. The feed tends to "Pool" outside the feeder, giving ample opportunity for multiple deer(And squirrels and raccoons) to reach the feed. I don't think this would be good for pellets because they would get wet.
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There are two holes, one on each side. The metal funnel inside directs the feed toward the two openings. The feed spreads out as it exits the holes. "Flat Out" has a nylon sleeve inside to keep the feed from interfering with the rings as they collapse. Like most animals there is a pecking order to their feeding. they will take turns.
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There is two holes. Just be sure when you pick up the container, make sure you don't twist the fabric it can get in the way of the corn flowing out. I have hogs and deer feeding from mine.
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There is 2 holes to dispense the feed.one on each side of the feeder it would be hard for 8-10 deer constantly coming with being the room on each side.still a great product though
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What is dispensed is determined by how much the animal eats. There is no timer on this inexpensive model. In our case, we have two cats.I do not see that you can control the amount of food eaten each day unless only put out a certain amount. Don't need this to do that.
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Oh sure. Birds always do that regardless of the feeder. I've even seen them go out of their way to pick out items from a suet cake and drop them. All you can do is try to stock as much of the "favorite food" of the majority of the birds that visit your feeder. That might limit the variety of birds though. My chickadees only seem to want peanuts or corn while the finches eat only millet. Most of the niger seeds and sunflower seeds go over the side but the towhees and squirrels police those up off the ground. All just "part of the show."
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lol, for several reasons. First may I say I have a reusable decocking arrow which works fine... What I use these other arrows for is when there is a squirrel, rabbit or other small animal that is in season, and I have nothing but a broadhead with me... I put one of these little beauties together and I have something more than capable to take the small game. They do work for discharging you bow... but why not also take home additional meat for the freezer?
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Place a cork in the hole or some other cover. It is seldom that you will need all 6 holes. The most I have seen on the feeder is 3 because the others move the seated ones away.
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I don't know if all are like that but I did have to install metal L brackets on mine to keep it together. I also use bunji cords to hold the glass feed container on the stand since the animals would push it off to the ground. However, after those few minor changes the feeder is doing excellent after two years. The animals love it too.
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I have gotten different information about how many that I go for the middle way. Mine seems very hungry for it too... insatiable! I usually give 4x at a time 2x/day. When I am at home I may spread it out a little more. I heard that their stomach is the size of their eye and that in nature they only eat one fly at a time.. I definitely have a very hungry boy there... these pellets seem extra small to me.. he loves them. Hope that helps.
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I had a bear get at two of my feeders last year and he broke the bases. On chance, I emailed More Birds and they sent me replacement parts! It would be worth an email.Jim
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You can put any feed you want to in the feeder.. It takes a while for the birds to get used to the new feeder. Just be patient. I use feed that is good for cardinals bc we have a few of those, it's a mix with lots of sunflower seeds. Stay away from feed with corn.. It's bad for a number of reasons. Hope this helps. I'm not sure if it's the color or what but it did take at least a week for them to come after I changed the feeder. The big squirrels cannot get into it but the red squirrels still manage bc they are so light.
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I have 2 units in the yard and after a year I have not seen any deer in the yard. They seem to make a beeline around it. No other critters either. But birds stay around. Give it months to be effective. The animals need to be "trained" to stay away.
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Hi! Gayle, the hummingbirds can only feed thru the holes (8) total. Where we reside, we haven't had any regular birds try to feed on the Best-1 as of this season. They did try to feed on the Perky Pet feeder we have out but didn't fair very good to tell you the truth with this one either. Best of luck!!!!
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I'm on my 5th bag...you have to keep feeding. It DOES work. However, you may underestimate the initial problem. I realized there were not "just a few" - but an army! The feeding frenzy does slow down and then you just maintain it until it stops. I've slowed down quite a bit, but they are still eating. I'm beginning to wonder, however, if there is rodent sign somewhere that says "PARTY OVER AT THIS HOUSE!" - I guess I will eventually see.
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I've had squirrels get in mine, but nothing has ever happened except for eating all the food. Never chewed on the feeder. I've also been putting peanuts out to keep them away from the bird seed.
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The birds take turns on my feeders. I have my feeders near a lilac bush and sometimes they wait, sometimes the all flock to it at once. I have seen as many as 6 birds trying to feed at the same time. And I might add, the squirrels are going elsewhere!!! Hooray.
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Compared to other feeders we have had the fall through is minimal. We have numerous types of birds at our feeders and fine that it is only when the large birds invade such as crackles or cow birds that we have much of a problem and it is still less than any other feeder we have had. Love our No/No feeders!
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I had a bear get at two of my feeders last year and he broke the bases. On chance, I emailed More Birds and they sent me replacement parts! It would be worth an email. Jim
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Sorry, I can't really help you. I didn't have that problem during the short period of time my feeder was in use. It was destroyed by a hungry bear shortly after I installed it! I guess if there is a space where a small bird could get into the feeder, it's a possibility. It's been quite a while since I had my feeder, so I don't remember much about it. You might want to call the Perky Pets folks -- they might be able to shed some light on the problem. They are an old, well-established bird-feeder company!