What is the best way to hang this feeder?
640716
I love this feeder...very well made. I hung mine from a sheppards hook with a baffle.
640717
A heavy-duty shepherd's crook will do well, even when it's full (and holding two or three FAT squirrels). We added a short bit of metal chain and a snap hook fastened to a hole we drilled in the drip tray to keep the feeder secured to the crook - racoons are quite clever enough to spin the feeder around until it unscrews from the hanger ring. Once, they stole the entire feeder - all we ever found was the top.
640718
We used a heavy duty shepherds hook attached to the deck. It gets very heavy when full and with wind will want something sturdy. Awesome feeder. We have 3.
640719
We hang it on a shepherd's crook with a squirrel baffle about halfway up the pole. One of the best feeders I have ever owned.
640720
Well, what I did was buy the Stokes 12" hanging hook, then hung the feeder and the hook to a loop of rope that was tied around a pine tree branch. You can adjust the length of the rope so that it is a convenient height to lift off the feeder and fill it. In case you are curious, the bear came back again and this time destroyed the feeder. So, now I use a small tray that hangs from the hook and the rope and is emptied every day by the birds and squirrels. When the bear comes at night, the tray is empty and he doesn't bother it. If you don't have bear problems this Stokes feeder really is the best I've found. Best wishes, Jon Well, what I did was buy the Stokes 12" hanging hook, then hung the feeder and the hook to a loop of rope that was tied around a pine tree branch. You can adjust the length of the rope so that it is a convenient height to lift off the feeder and fill it. In case you are curious, the bear came back again and this time destroyed the feeder. So, now I use a small tray that hangs from the hook and the rope and is emptied every day by the birds and squirrels. When the bear comes at night, the tray is empty and he doesn't bother it. If you don't have bear problems this Stokes feeder really... » Read More Well, what I did was buy the Stokes 12" hanging hook, then hung the feeder and the hook to a loop of rope that was tied around a pine tree branch. You can adjust the length of the rope so that it is a convenient height to lift off the feeder and fill it. In case you are curious, the bear came back again and this time destroyed the feeder. So, now I use a small tray that hangs from the hook and the rope and is emptied every day by the birds and squirrels. When the bear comes at night, the tray is empty and he doesn't bother it. If you don't have bear problems this Stokes feeder really is the best I've found. Best wishes, Jon « Show Less
640721
I put a heavy cup hook into the eave of the house and hung it fit in front of my kitchen window. I really enjoyed watching the birds fly up close so I could watch them. I didn't like the shells and seeds and other mess underneath the window but it was worth it to see and here them. Make sure the hook is solidly into the wood so it won't drop.
2270739
We used a wire coat hanger. There is a loop on the end of the birdfeeder to hook onto. I think perky pet makes a scroll that you can use as well. It probably looks alot better hanging from the scroll.
2106639
We screwed a hook into the bottom of a horizontal tree branch, with no other branches around it and hung the feeder from there.We also bought one of those plastic domes that goes over the top of the feeder. It was actually kind of fun to watch the squirrels first try to go over the dome- with no luck- then they take a flying leap onto the perch which closes the little door.- They finally have given up and go elsewhere!
1950258
I hang mine from a tree....but it can also be hung by a pole. Either will work!
2231666
I have mine hanging from a screw in hook... I suppose a nail would work also. The birds really like this.
672245
My method us probably more involved than necessary, but I usually put the feeder on the ground, step lightly on the lower edge to hold it down, center the kid, then while oressing down on the lid, pull the center wire straight up. Easier than it sounds. Took me awhile to get the hang of it. Looking forward to other answers,
1353716
just turn the top counter clockwise, and lift. putting it back on is a bit tricky but I have used these feeders for years and they are awesome.... happy bird viewing.
2185736
The feeder hangs from a cord and hook through the middle. My feeder has had squirrels and raccoons eating from it and the top stays intact. It is a nice study feeder.
139586
Unfortunately you can only mount this feeder on a pole. It is one of my favorite feeders though. Love the clean appearance of it which does not take away from the colourful birds.
712433
I'm also using a hook to hang my feeder. You'll need the 'hanger' plus 2 large hair pins (cotter pins) that are supplied with the feeder. To attach the hanger to the assembly, look at the sides of the feeder. Away from the perch, of each side of the feeder, there should be a slot and a hole punched through the side. Insert the loop portion of the hanger through the slot and the stub end of the hanger through the hole. Do this on both sides. Once you have the hanger inserted completely, insert the hair pins through the loop on the hanger, inside the feeder. That's all, folks!
672244
after filling the feeder, I lower the lid and hang it up. I then press the button again for the final lock. The weight of the hanging feeder helps to lock it in place. I really like this feeder.
1950255
It can hang right from the hook just hook it to a branch or a chain could also be added if the branch is too high! Enjoy your feeder it really brings the Orioles & other birds who like a sugar diet!
2030724
Woodlink sells a tray accessory that is attached with small nuts, and bolts. There are two holes in the bottom bracket of the feeder that will allow for this to be done- if you look closely under the bottom feed port on the feeder you can just make out where the small bolt would attach the tray accessory item# WLTUBETRAY
178895
It has a wire that is looped to form something to hang it from. The wire is what the lid is attached to the feeder with. With the wire, it makes the feeder hang lower than I thought it would. I purchased the additonal "S" hook that Amazon sells with the feeder & it works wonderfully on the branch of my tree. I had been using a tie down strap with the old feeder, but that made the new one hang too low to the ground.
975116
Guess I am not quite sure what you mean, but the feeder has a wire piece at the top to hang on hook. Nothing on the side can be used as it would spoil the squirrel busting mechanism.
2197280
I use duct tape. Attach the bowl to the feeder, than using the duct tape go around the outside of the bowl and feeder a couple of times.
1661790
There is a closed loop so a hook is not needed, but it really depends on where you are hanging it. The tree branch my feeder is on is very thick, so I use a hook. This is the hook I use http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HHM43W?cache=ca2fa0ab5f9026c637a6d291178931c6#ref=mp_s_a_1_1&qid;=1393265549&sr;=8-1 there are 2 sizes available