My Wife purchased the owl on the left about three weeks ago. I move him around occasionally. No effect on our squirrels. They are still running around like crazy.
My Wife purchased the owl on the left about three weeks ago. I move him around occasionally. No effect on our squirrels. They are still running around like crazy.
Which feeder did you buy? The link shown was generic.I settled on this feeder instead bird of prey statues:
http://bromebirdcare.com/products/mini/
I had to make one simple modification. It worked. Now I'm seeing these:
Common Sparrow
GoldFinch
Black Capped Chickadee
Cardinals
Which feeder did you buy? The link shown was generic.
W
I'll look at that one, I'm tired of feeding tree rats. (squirrels)
I bought the Squirrel Buster mini from Lowes. They also carry the larger version.
It seems that link is being hijacked.
Try this from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Brome-1055-Sq...36&sr=8-7&keywords=brome+squirrel+buster+plus
....a new bird early evening, it was a titmouse. He is really cool.
Brome makes some really good feeders. I have the Classic, the Mini, and the Peanut holder.
All are spring loaded, and a few are adjustable for weight. They can be easily disassembled for cleaning; this is important. You have to clean your feeders regularly. Seed dust, combined with rain or even dew forms a pasted that can quickly start to mold. If the birds suddenly stop coming to your feeders, clean them.
Wash your hands thoroughly after handling any feeder. While birds are generally clean creatures, they do get sick and some carry parasites. Keep yourself safe.
Don
Come fly with me! These cut down on the squirrels in my neighborhood.
Awesome shot! Love the 1 hand/claw grip, definitely looks like he means business.Come fly with me! These cut down on the squirrels in my neighborhood.
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The newer "standard" model has an adjustment feature that allow you to adjust the tension on the main spring. I've got it set for pretty light. Well see how it works.
Crows are birds, too, and very interesting. I don't consider them opponents. My rule of thumb: Rodents, no; Birds, yesDon't ask me how it happens, because I don't have an answer yet, but you can set the spring tension very heavy when you fill the feeder, and all that spring tension will be gone when it comes time to refill it. It's probably a combination of wind and bird movement off the perches that results in a cumulative, un-screwing effect. I always have to reset the spring tension on my Bromes after filling them.
I've pretty much bested all the squirrels in my yard. They are now relegated to clean-up duties from seeds dropped by the birds, and forlornly climbing a pole only to run into a squirrel baffle.
The crows are now proving to be a more crafty and innovative opponent.
Don
I've pretty much bested all the squirrels in my yard. They are now relegated to clean-up duties from seeds dropped by the birds, and forlornly climbing a pole only to run into a squirrel baffle.
Don
I'm going to give that feeder a try. Thanks for the information. I like to use sunflower seeds for the Cardinals but we get Mockingbirds, Bluejays, Morning doves and others that like those. And Squirrels, and Palm rats Grrrr .