What kinds of birds are you getting? So far none of the ones flying right around it have partaken.
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In southern California we have white crowned sparrows, red head house finches, gold finches & house wrens. Sometimes the pigeons will feed there too. We fill our feeder with the bird food from Costco.
1573612
I get some pretty healthy cardinals as well as yellow warblers, finches, titmouse, wrens and blue jays. I'm thinking of getting another.
1573613
I'm in Florida and have Cardinals, Finches, Sparrows, the occasional Blue Jay and others I have no name for. Seed used is for songbirds, find it attracts all sizes and have to refill every other day. Good luck.
1573614
Many titmouses, cardinals, chickadees....regular run of the mill birds......all kinds ! Have no idea what your problem is! Maybe something is scaring them away from your feeder.....movement.....
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We live in Michigan so we have had several "winter birds" visit our birdfeeder. I like the fact that it has thelittle copper roof to keep the seed dry. We have had house sparrows, black capped chickadees, cardinals and tufted titmouse visiting each day.
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I'm in New England and the prominent birds that use the feeder are Goldfinches. That was the problem they hang out at this feeder & the titmice, chickadees, nuthatches don't have a chance to get the seed. We do have a finch feeder out but they prefer this. I have seen downy & hairy woodpeckers also occasionally a cardinal give it a go if it is quiet. Crackles (blackbirds) also are on the feeder. I'm looking for another feeder that will accommodate the variety of birds we are used to feeding.
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Here in northern New Mexico, we get house finches, grosbeaks,scrub jays and titmice. Our local bird expert blends seeds that attract birds. The birds seem to like the blend of small bits....the ground feeders can push it off then eat on the ground, while others happily perch and munch. NOTE: the plastic canister broke after only a few days and must be returned. I have the same feeder with 2 canisters, one over the other. This has proved sturdier (don't know why as it is exactly like the single canister!). Recommend using great care when refilling, as neither of these items is very substantial. That said, the birds flock to them. The circular perch can easily 5-6 birds at a time!
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Here in northern New Mexico, we get house finches, grosbeaks,scrub jays and titmice. Our local bird expert blends seeds that attract birds. The birds seem to like the blend of small bits....the ground feeders can push it off then eat on the ground, while others happily perch and munch.NOTE: the plastic canister broke after only a few days and must be returned. I have the same feeder with 2 canisters, one over the other. This has proved sturdier (don't know why as it is exactly like the single canister!). Recommend using great care when refilling, as neither of these items is very substantial. That said, the birds flock to them. The circular perch can easily 5-6 birds at a time! Here in northern New Mexico, we get house finches, grosbeaks,scrub jays and titmice. Our local bird expert blends seeds that attract birds. The birds seem to like the blend of small bits....the ground feeders can push it off then eat on the ground, while others happily perch and munch.NOTE: the plastic canister broke after only a few days and must be returned. I have the same feeder with 2 canisters, one over the other. This has proved sturdier (don't know why as it is exactly like the single canister!). Recommend using great care when refilling, as neither of these items is... » Read More Here in northern New Mexico, we get house finches, grosbeaks,scrub jays and titmice. Our local bird expert blends seeds that attract birds. The birds seem to like the blend of small bits....the ground feeders can push it off then eat on the ground, while others happily perch and munch.NOTE: the plastic canister broke after only a few days and must be returned. I have the same feeder with 2 canisters, one over the other. This has proved sturdier (don't know why as it is exactly like the single canister!). Recommend using great care when refilling, as neither of these items is very substantial. That said, the birds flock to them. The circular perch can easily 5-6 birds at a time! « Show Less
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Be patient: it can take up to a few weeks for the birds to find the feeder!
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I've had titmice, chickadees, one little goldfinch and occasionally juncos and cardinals. Juncos and cardinals prefer to feed on the ground but they have used the feeder when it was rainy outside. Unfortunately the squirrels like it too and perform all kinds of acrobatics to get the seeds. I only use sunflower seeds in it because I haven't had any luck with the seed mixtures. I live in Massachusetts and I always have more birds in the summer than in winter.
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So far, I'm getting cardinals, gold finches, sparrows, white-breated nuthatches, juncos, bluejays, titmice--and no squirrels.
2011256
I've had mine up for several months, cedar shavings. No owl or any other bird yet
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Maybe a bird nothing else and that is not advised. It is not accurate enough really, not made for hunting. Not really powerful enough either.
1021545
My "mating pair" never actually mated and have since passed away. One seemed to have some serious genetic problems. I bought the vision breeding box in the hope that they would use it. But I could never even get either bird to go inside. My birds never laid eggs.
61569
My grandson has not reported any birds in either one. Not sure if it doesn't work or just the actions of a 5 year old.
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Of the birds mentioned, I have only seen cardinals (occasionally) and finches using mine. I get finches of all kinds, titmice, chickadees, downy woodpeckers and some sparrows. Blackbirds haven't been a problem, but I don't get any bluebirds. (I'm not near a meadow.)
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We have no idea why birds stay away from this bird bath. But they do. Could be that the water doesn't move or there is enoughwater in other locations. We moved it and still no birds. I would not recommend this bird bath.
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Do you have water for the bigger birds nearby? I have a hanging birdbath in the tree next to my feeders and have never had any issues. If you are in the southwest like I am, all the animals are suffering from lack of water due to drought right now. They get it anywhere they can. Otherwise, it's better to be replacing the solution more often anyway. It's healthier for the hummers to keep the feeder cleaned and replaced every couple days in the heat anyway. LOTS of bacteria builds in sugar water in the heat which can kill the hummers. The big birds are actually keeping everyone healthier!
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We had to remove the other bird feeders in our yard for a week or so, so the birds had "no choice" but to use this one. At first, I thought it was going to be a wash because once the birds found it, they would still just grab one or two seeds and then fly away to eat them, then return only to fly away again to eat. I was a little bummed out because it seemed like more of a buffet tray than a table. Fast forward another few weeks and now we have woodpeckers, cardinals, and titmice that visit several times a day. I have my two feeders right next to one another about 3 feet from my desk and they don't hesitate to swoop right in. One thing you might want to consider is that the birds might want a "resting area" within three feet of the feeders so they avoid crashing into them ... a pole or plant or stick allows them to fly on to that and land, then take the little hop over to the feeders so they aren't coming in at full steam. Good luck, you and your cats should have a lot of fun! :)
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Not sure, early spring I guess. I didn't get anything. Maybe I don't have enough trees by the house. Also pick a spot where you have blinds or something so the bird isn't turned off by light and activity in your home. Maybe pick a window that is away from the busy areas of your home.
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i haven't gotten my older birds or any others to catch on yet and i even know a bit about chicken care, Ventucky Chicken on FB -- i keep trying to present it -- nipples on a bucket bottom hasn't worked yet so i'm looking to try this pipe style as another option.
1055600
How long has it been? It can take a week or two for the birds to notice it and trust it. Do you have other feeders the birds go to? Is this one out in the open? What kind of seeds are you using?
912313
The birds must fly closely to item it seems.... I had to put in 6 of the machines in my car port area to cover the whole space... They were nesting in certain places and I put them about a foot away, solving the problem...... He worked with me selling at a discount due to 6 items... They do work but I think the proximity must be close. I also had beams that might have made it necessary to put them close to the problem.....
1007832
WE have had this up for a week now and it is a very busy feeder. We have Sparrows, Chickadees and Finches. Only other bird that has landed has been a cardinal, but it is mostly the smaller birds.
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before the owl hundreds of geese flew over never landing but now none .Does that help.The local GOV uses a jumping Black wolf,that moves in the wind .That scare crow is 100% no geese. I have no idea where to buy that. So I bought this
991926
The crows in our yard do not seem to be affected by my Hawk Decoys--also the smaller birds still attack my fruit trees!!! I also have some owls with rotating heads and they do not help either
2079507
There should be holes in the post you can attach the bird to. The bird should have a small post on each foot. Ive bought two of these and they were both great gifts.