How likely is it that the deer, who think my garden is their personal smorgasbord, would tip this over and break it?
1717498
I do not think that a deer would knock this over. It is sturdy, if put in the ground solidly. I do not have any deers but do have raccoons and they do not bother it.
1717499
Very likely..it doesn't have a secure top. My cats knock it over. U have to have it perfectly level for it to stay well. It's fallen down a few times but hasn't broken. It's beautiful and very well made.
1717500
it is kind of tippy. the top of separate from the bottom and so I think the deer could tip the top off.
1717501
It is rather heavy but the top is separate and just sitting on the base. I have never done this but in the past my parents always secured the top of their clay birdbaths with a thick roll of putty. The top could then be pried off for winter storage. I filled the base of mine about halfway with gravel for additional sturdiness but didn't do anything to secure the top. So far the deer haven't broken it. Knock on wood! I may have just jinxed myself! I think I'll go get some putty now!
1717502
It is heavy and I am about 90% certain this would not happen. The basin alone is about as heavy as the base. I bought this in February so I have not actually used it yet but would recommend it so far!
1717503
Sorry-I sent this as a gift to my daughter-in-law in Seattle. I don't know the answer.
1202381
I don't know because have not done it. aybe suggest you try it on a relatively safe area such as a large lawn incase it should fall.
222987
If this is the tall netting, depending on the crop you can use posts, or laying the netting over the crop will deter deer!
1982007
You need to at least put some rocks on the legs or something. A 308 will tip it over if it's not staked or weighted down.
424542
I would worry about it toppling over if there are small children around climbing on it to see your animals.
222986
i had the posts, so i just used them to cover my beans because i wanted to pick underneath them, but i suppose you could just lay it on top of whatever you want to protect.fyi - depending on what you are wanting to keep the deer away from, i have foundthat the weed barrier (for the ground) works the best. they can't stand walking on it, & you have abonus of no weeds, less water usage, clean product, no rot (pumpkins) & warms the soil fora product like tomatoes! ":-) i roll it up & use it year after year.
2227719
We have owned pygmy goats, and doubt they could knock it over. However, make sure you have the cover on, otherwise we're sure they could jump out of it.
732507
I wouldn't recommend it. It may stand on its own but it wouldn't take much to tip it over.
2072749
It will just need to have metal stakes in the ground and the arch put over the stakes to keep it in place. It would tip over otherwise, as would most arches if not secured.
49561
This trash is solid but not very heavy, so I think your dog will tip this one over.
425315
I haven't had a chance to use it much, as the deer kept stealing the seeds by tipping the feeder, but yes, as with many feeders out in inclement weather, the seeds get stuck. If tapping on the sides a bit doesn't work, you have to scoop with your fingers or a small tool. While using the feeder, it was a very popular feed station with the birds.
2110746
No, it's permanently in the ground. I intend it to be part of my garden beauty. My husband put it together & in the ground. Took part of a day & it is gorgeous. Don't think the integrity of it would last if you tried to take it down over & over.
190695
No. Deer will hop this in an instant. This fence is for small to medium dogs. Cats will hop it too. The only way to keep deer out of a garden is to put up a 6' fence... all around. And if so inclined deer will hop that too. The orchards here use 8' fences to keep deer out.
84690
I have deer in my yard all the time and they haven't done anything to my edging. They get my flowers but haven't hurt the edging once. It's held up nicely in our harsh ND weather.
901661
I filled the base with sand, removed a couple inches of dirt from the spot where it's permanently mounted plus put a couple of bricks on top. We do have some very large raccoons that visit at night but they eat the seeds the birds have knocked out of the feeder tray and left on the ground. Never had anything try to tip it over and don't really think anything could due to weight of base being firmed implanted in ground.
1121028
Could but wouldn't recommend it. Any thing heavier than a bird would tip it over, i.e. cat, squirrel, and etc. J.L. has it elevated away from the critters.
679542
I really wouldn't know. As I mention in my initial review, I put a 50 lb bag of sand on the base (after reading a review that said it can tip in high winds) But if you are asking if the arms are strong, they appear quite strong. I hang a full feeder of nuts and fruit that lasts several days. We have large Woodpeckers that land on it with some force. The only thing that swings are the feeders. There is never any movement in the stand. However I do recommend the sandbag. Especially if you live somewhere near raccoons or opossums and the like.