Have any of you post mounted this feeder and does it look good mounted to a post?
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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! 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... » Read More 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! « Show Less
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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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Yes, I mounted it to a 1.5" Schedule 40 PVC pipe. I screwed a female threaded stancheon mount fitting under the bird house. Included below was a very successful "squirrel deflector."
785637
My Feeder came with a pole and monting bracket. So you could use your pole and the included bracket or use their pole. However I was not overly impressed with their pole as ability to hold the weight of a full feeder or with stand high winds or snow storms. I used a "shepherds" crock that have had been unsing for years. The feeder comes with a super brack that easily is assembled into the feeder it self, has handled strongs winds with no problem this year. Still the best feeder for me and would buy another next if needed.
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I have had one for a good 15 years I think......still working and I never have brought it in out of the weather .......It has been mounted on my feeeder obviously with fair sunlight on top of the feeder. bought a couple others 5 years ago and no problems with them either. One I have in almost complete shade and the feeder has never failed to run.
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I believe the feeder needs an angle. It should not hang straight up and down.
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You may want to send it back for a replacement. I myself, as well as my pet, love this feeder and I would recommend this feeder because not only is it a healthy way of feeding but it holds the right amount of food for my pet. The people who designed this feeder are very concerned about satisfaction and wellness of your pet.
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When I bought my feeder the Ace Hardware where I go it did not have the pole in stock. I went to the Homestead site on the internet and ordered the pole through them. My suggestion is to take the feeder and your pole to a hardware store, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. and see if they have a cap that would fit so you can mount your feeder on the pole. I don't know where you as in big city or small but a machine shop might also be able to solve your problem. I hope that this helps.
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Yes the holes are small so not much seed ( I use sunflower seeds only ) is wasted or kicked out. As for mounting on a pole, I have it mounted on a pipe pole that has a flange on top. This is a nice and good looking feeder.
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Hey man sorry it took a couple of days to respond. Mine didn't mount flat, but I grinded out the to hole to make it longer and it flattened right out. for the rice it is well worth the little work!
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If you mean you want to attach it to a post on the botton of the feeder then I would say no. You fill it from the top but the bottom is completely removable for cleaning the feeder out. You could clean it from the top but the food gets moldy and stuck around that bottom piece.
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After four years I still LOVE, LOVE this feeder! I kept the label - it says the "base is threaded which allows the feeder to be pole mounted." Hope this helps.
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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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We had no problems with squirrels. We put it hanging off our porch and the birds loved it. Finished the entire feeder in 6 hrs. They loved it so much they started pooping all over our porch. We took it down and our now trying to find a sturdier hanger to place it in the yard. We wanted an attractive feeder and this looked great on our 1825 home..
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I've looked at the No/no Cardinal Feeder listing and it seems intended to hang but if you're going to place the feeder where there are no hanging options I think this pole would work. This pole has an attached mounting plate at its top intended for securing flat-bottomed feeders. Your question will be if the cardinal feeder is sturdy enough to be mounted. Remember, it's intended to be hung and may not be strong in its base.
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Mine are picky too. I attached a a 45 degree elbow (pvc) to the chute. The I removed the bowl that came with it, elevated the feeder a couple of inches (with a wood platform) and installed a "ramp" (using a tiny toy dustpan). At the bottom center of the ramp I put a small triangular piece of wood, which diverts the food into separate sides of a rectangular double bowl when it is dispensed. If I remember later I will post a picture of it. It doesn't look all that great, but it works! I used industrial sticky velcro to hold the pvc pipe and bowl in place.
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Yes you can. It comes with an S hook that fits into the center post when the top is all the way on. We hang it from a hook but you could easily put a chain between the S hook of the feeder and a hook somewhere else.
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Hi,My feeder does not have a threaded spot for a pole. That said it does have a space that runs up the middle inside the feeder that could allow the metal pipe to hold the feeder in place on a pole.
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Yes, I have mine on a pole. You have to mount a plate on the bottom that don't come with it. I took the one off my old birdfeeder. You can buy the plates at most places that carry birdfeeders. I love my feeder:)