Sounds like the top plate may be removable? Our woodpeckers like to eat from the top of our current suet feeder. Is this possible with this feeder?
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The top is removable to put in more suet, two blocks, but the chain is attached, so you would have no way to hang it.
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It's no problem for our woodpeckers (red belly and downy). It's the best suet feeder we've had and we've had about all of them. Note, starlings are not a problem for us, but the young red wing black birds (look like large brown sparrows) have learned to get in. Also the BLASTED brown headed cow birds. But since this feeder is the best we've come across so far, we still use it and we DO recommend.
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it's on hinges so it's not made to be removed but you could do it yourself but you'd have to attach the chains it hangs by to the sides...we actually have a couple of short bungee cords holding our feeder to a post on our deck ...that way we get a closer look at our birds and nocturnal flying squirrels that are small enough to fit inside
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It does open at the top, but that would allow squirrels to get in too. I think I may go back to the simple suet feeder, the birds still haven't figured this one out.
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There is a hinged pusher on the right side of the feeder guide. The last bit of skin or vegetable can slip through. It is generally thin enough that it is not a problem. If you are going for uniformity, a knife or chef snack solves most problems
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I have the previous model but the same problem. I put a piece of packing tape on the underside of the bowl and feeder, holding the bowl against the feeder. Never had a problem since. :)
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As an owner of this feeder, I have no idea why anyone would need a warranty on it. It's sturdy and very much used by the woodpeckers (all kinds of them), blue jays and other birds. I have so much activity on it that I have to add a new suet "brick" about once a week. It's one of the best investments I made for our bird feeding area in our back yard. If the suet on the bottom is not yet eaten, the weight of the new one will help compress the bottom one down a bit and the birds will eat from either the top one or the older bottom one. I'm actually thinking of getting another one sometime this summer. As an owner of this feeder, I have no idea why anyone would need a warranty on it. It's sturdy and very much used by the woodpeckers (all kinds of them), blue jays and other birds. I have so much activity on it that I have to add a new suet "brick" about once a week. It's one of the best investments I made for our bird feeding area in our back yard. If the suet on the bottom is not yet eaten, the weight of the new one will help compress the bottom one down a bit and the birds will eat from either the top one or the older bottom one. I'm actually thinking of getting another one... » Read More As an owner of this feeder, I have no idea why anyone would need a warranty on it. It's sturdy and very much used by the woodpeckers (all kinds of them), blue jays and other birds. I have so much activity on it that I have to add a new suet "brick" about once a week. It's one of the best investments I made for our bird feeding area in our back yard. If the suet on the bottom is not yet eaten, the weight of the new one will help compress the bottom one down a bit and the birds will eat from either the top one or the older bottom one. I'm actually thinking of getting another one sometime this summer. « Show Less
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Veronica, we have had the same results. Very disappointing. We have had a couple of Ladderback Woodpeckers occasionally feed at it, but it is rare to see any feeding. We even tried two different kinds of feed/paste and it just doesn't work.
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Not sure, but I have seen the condition you refer to in many feeders I have previously owned. I bought mine as a gift for someone, and can ask them to keep an eye on the condition for me. Don't think they've owned it long enough to have seen this condition yet.
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Yes, a plate could be screwed to the bottom of the feeder, accessing from inside. It is a good feeder. Very happy with it.
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The suet holder "cage" inside (in the middle of the holder per se', that holds 1 or 2 suet cakes, NO - is NOT removable itself. The suet cage section has been made part of the overall holder itself. The 1 part of the cage that is "removable" is the solid green flat piece that lays down inside where the suet cake or cakes go. I have taken this out flat piece out at times so a bigger woodpecker, such as the Red Bellied Woodpecker could hang under the holder and get to the suet cakes, since it cannot get inside the holder, whereas the smaller and cute Downy Woodpeckers can go inside the cage. I hope this helps you. Thanks! The suet holder "cage" inside (in the middle of the holder per se', that holds 1 or 2 suet cakes, NO - is NOT removable itself. The suet cage section has been made part of the overall holder itself. The 1 part of the cage that is "removable" is the solid green flat piece that lays down inside where the suet cake or cakes go. I have taken this out flat piece out at times so a bigger woodpecker, such as the Red Bellied Woodpecker could hang under the holder and get to the suet cakes, since it cannot get inside the holder, whereas the smaller and cute Downy Woodpeckers can... » Read More The suet holder "cage" inside (in the middle of the holder per se', that holds 1 or 2 suet cakes, NO - is NOT removable itself. The suet cage section has been made part of the overall holder itself. The 1 part of the cage that is "removable" is the solid green flat piece that lays down inside where the suet cake or cakes go. I have taken this out flat piece out at times so a bigger woodpecker, such as the Red Bellied Woodpecker could hang under the holder and get to the suet cakes, since it cannot get inside the holder, whereas the smaller and cute Downy Woodpeckers can go inside the cage. I hope this helps you. Thanks! « Show Less
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you would have to fix some kind of holder for the pole. I have seen flat feeders that were already adapted to a pole which is probably a better choice. I have mine having on a shepard's crook pole.
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There are wingnuts on the bottom that can removed to disassemble the feeder. Should provide convenient access.
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With the previous version of this I had that same problem. I just put a good-sized piece of clear packing tape on the underside to hold the bowl against the feeder. Problem solved. :)
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I opened the top, turned it over and it fell out. I bought a second feeder . . . and had no issues with the manual staying inside on either one.
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Yes, you can put two suet cakes in, a bit tight, but can be done. Squirrels, we had one that clutched to it, all legs wrapped around it, but the squirrel could not stay on long at all. I have seen a larger woodpecker on, and that might be the Northern Flicker. Blackbirds manage to stay on but not for long periods, before with the regular cage they would devour it quickly if there was a big group. Overall, it is natural looking , will last for a very long time, and nice to see the woodpeckers, chickadees, titmouses, snow buntings all using it peacefully.
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We had an old wooden bird feeder that fell apart from the rainy weatherMy husband was able to salvage part of the base and then attached the metal one to the wood and tgen to the tree. So maybe if you could attach it first to a piece of wood that would help. Rayofjoy25@gmail.com
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I've never tried stacking. It would be tight. I've had no squirrel problems. Starlings have figured it out, but don't stay long. All the woodpeckers, flickers, nuthatches use it. Even the chickadees. It's one of my favorite feeders and has endured the elements much better than other feeders I've owned. I use no other suet feeders since getting this one. 5 stars.
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I was confused, too, Misha. I finally realized that the small cylinder at the top that has the ring in it unscrews. It was attached tightly but, with a little effort, it will turn. That cylinder detaches completely and the top can then just be lifted off. I hope you haven't thrown the feeder in front a train like I felt like doing at first. By the way, finches love it. When it is full, they cover the outside of it.
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We've used many different types of suet cakes with same standard size.This is our 2nd feeder, bear snacked on 1st one. During early spring we now bring inside each evening. Piliated woodpeckers love this feeder.