Does this feeder stop woodpeckers from pecking at your house? (ie as a replacement activity). Thanks..we have a big problem
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Don't know. My house has vinyl siding. If the're pecking on your house they are probably looking for bugs.
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I use two of these feeders to keep the large black birds and squirrels out, the cardinals seem to be able to use these feeders, have not seen any woodpeckers on these, we use suet cakes for woody and peanuts on the ground for blue jays. These are very nice feeders
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Larger birds can use this feeder. We have found that doves are ground or platform feeders around here. The perches here are not really designed well for (our) doves. We get woodpeckers all the time.
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Can't imagine it not working for any bird. I have canaries and finches. They took to it instantly. Cuts down on the mess but not completely. I like that it helps keep their food clean. I have bought four of them, if that speaks for anything. I would definetly recommend it.
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The Cardinals won't go near this bird feeder. I have two feeders and even the smaller birds will hardly touch this feeder, they prefer the standard feeder with an open tray, this one has elongated holes that the birds have to reach through while sitting on a spring loaded perch. The spring loaded perch will not support the larger birds like Cardinals, even when it is set to the maximum weight adjustment.
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Hi Michael, We have two of these feeders. We love them so much. The squirrels cannot eat from them. The first year we had the feeders, the cardinals and blue jays disappeared. We thought it was because of the wildlife that was in our year constantly. However, they did return with more cardinals than ever. It took them a while to adjust to the new feeders. They would hover and then fly to a near by tree. Now they are very comfortable and have adjusted fine. Don't give up.
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This has worked for raccoons for us. We have one of those "squirrel-proof" green bird feeders that has the flap across the front that closes with too much weight on the perch. The raccoons would climb up over the back of the feeder, lay flat across the top, and empty it every night. We bought this baffle, and the first night, we heard them trying to get around it. The next morning, the baffle was covered with muddy raccoon prints all the way around it for about 1 foot up, but the bird seed was untouched. Now, if I could only figure out a way to get rid of the grackles...
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I hung mine from an eave on my house an within a week the squireels were eating my seed. It is uncanny the way they can get to the seed. This feeder is not squirell proof but it does slow them down.
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I really have not seen an woodpeckers but it does work on regular birds they are nice and big not like the ones I had bought at Walmart
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I have not seen any doves using this feeder.( It is hung on an upper deck, so it may be higher than they like.) No woodpeckers either, but nuthatches, titmice, finches, chickadees and of course sparrows all use it.
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I personally have not seen any grackles on this feeder. I did see a morning dove actually get on the feeder and get some seed. It didn't stay for long though and took up nearly the entire feeder. I saw it once and then it never came back. The smaller birds definitely like feeder better. They fight over it all the time and it is funny to watch.
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Yes, that is exactly correct! It is an awesome suet feeder. The only negative is your larger woodpeckers cannot get to it either...
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Maybe but it is a big maybe I am afraid! My years of feeding birds, cardinals like feeders the most, especially ones they can land on and they also feed on the ground as well. I brought this feeder for my downy woodpeckers, chickadees, titmouses, wrens, have even seen a bellied woodpecker get their beak in and got some of the suet which I love those birds to. Oh! yes, even mockingbirds get at this feeder as well.
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Honestly, I take my bird feeder down every night, so I haven't had any nocturnal visitors. I saw a suggestion to put oil on the rod to deter squirrels. I've seen 2 squirrels at different times on their way to the feeder, but I told them it wasn't for them, so they hopped off the fence and didn't try again. Strange story, but true.
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I would have to say no it does not! I have 3 of these owls hanging around my back yard and the birds still come to my feeders even the doves. I purchased these thinking they would keep the squirrels out the pecan trees, but that is not happening either. Hope this helps you!!
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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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I use the bird-x tape to keep pigeons away. It works to keep pigeons away, but i don't know if it works to keep hawks away.