Are the necks large enough for birdseed to pass through easily?
1327965
...interesting question. If you were pouring finer bird seeds, such as millet or niger, the larger funnel in this set would work... However, these funnels are relatively small and I don't believe they'd work for normal wild bird seed mixes (those with corn, sunflower seeds, etc.). In general, I'm not terribly pleased with this set of funnels... they're of poor quality. I would look elsewhere.
1327966
No they are not. Even the biggest one would probably clog up quite easily with bird seed.
1502106
Not good for thistle seeds I don't think as it is large. The sections end up in one feeding tray. Seeds would me mixed eventually. I do like the feeder. It is durable and sturdy. This is the second one I have had. Used the other for many years until the plastic which contains the seed finally got somewhat brittle and cracked. It hit the ground many times when squirrels would add too much weight to it surviving many falls. When I had it hanging from a very tall tree's limb that squirrels couldn't bother it. But, we lost the tree in the Texas drought.
223627
Yes, as I recall it had an opening in the front where birds may enter & it also has an opening in the back which is covered by a panel that may be opened for filling the inside of the birdhouse with birdseed.
758514
I don't think so. The holes are about 1.5 inches on each side, so a bird could reach through and get to the berries. I use the netting on my chicken run to keep my birds in and predators out.
1634510
I have used these for quite some time now and would buy again. Not for any bird bigger than a cockatiel or love birds etc. I have canaries and finches. Two canaries can eat at the same time and four finches. Just not tall enough for very big birds.
439791
The spacing is big enough to poke your finger through. We have parakeets, no one has escaped...yet! Good Luck
1502105
I've never put thistle seeds in but yes it could. All 3 sections are divided with a wide open area abt 1/4 inch for birds to get to seeds.
1111328
I think some birds cannot sit and reach into the small seed-holding squares,very few birds use ours. However, rain gets in and concretes the seed, has to be dug out. Does keep out squirrels though!
1026687
I don't know much about finches, but I can tell you that the bar spacing is half an inch, or just about enough room to put an adult finger through it. I can't imagine a bird escaping through there.
620980
I don't think so. It spills when reloading. I have found too much seed all over the ground after a few days up for finches.
914346
These come in two halves that easily slide/snap together so you just take them apart to clean them. Our martins just left for the season after a very successful fledging of all the baby birds. We have 8 of these that we added to 12 of the larger, sturdier, more expensive gourds w/ cleanout ports. I did tape around the seam w/ white electrical tape just to be sure they were as water proof as I could make them - it was very easy, quick, and cheap to do and it has worked well. I made the entrance holes as large as possible because some of the birds seem to struggle to get in the reduced size holes - the part snapped off easily and allowed the birds much better access especially in strong breezes when it was already challenging to fly into the hole. Since there is no cleanout port, my plan is to take these apart to clean them which should make that job even easier than doing the gourds with the port. They are so easy to assemble, even including adding the tape, that it is hardly a consideration. Hope this helps.
821634
Yes it does:-)The spaces are small enough to be easily accessible to the smaller birds yet not clog. Finch feed or even regular wild bird food easily fits in the feeder and flows nicely. Whole kernel corn or pellets not so good. I live in the desert and even in the severe wind, I do not lose much feed, if any, when the feeder swings. (It doesn't swing much because of it's weight and design). Also, the birds cannot easily sling seed out the tray because of the small dividers and the depth. Large birds like doves and the like cannot land on this feeder. Hope this helps:-)
1381533
The holes are small enough the the birds can't get in. They would have to be very tricky and able to hover to get only their head and beak through one of the openings.
527277
Yes, they seem to have no problems accessing the seeds. Chickadees use it the most. Although, at this time of year the Feeder is not used as much as in the colder weather. So far not a single squirrel has found a way in - believe me, they have tried!!!!!!!!
891596
Thistle seed is pretty light weight (and expensive) and may blow away in the wind if you put it in a mixed seed feeder. You would probably do better with a thistle tube feeder with the tiny holes. The smaller perches are great for finches but difficult for the larger birds to perch on. I've had great luck with both the thistle tubes and the socks. With socks, cheaper is better. They don't hold up as well, but it's easier for the birds to get the seed out of the cheap ones.
190787
Looks like about 3/4" to me, but count on 1". Animals are pretty good at squeezing through stuff. Still, puts up a decent barrier to birds.
560565
It looks like there are some small holes on the bottom of the feeder tray. But, if they do go all the way through, they are already so clogged that they won't offer any significant drainage. Honestly, this thing is on the small-ish size - it holds about a quart of seed. I find that during the busy summer days the birds completely empty it every day, so there really isn't too much time for the seed to rot. That might sound like a negative comment, but I think the birds get fresh seed this way. Just remember to put it in an easily accessible location because you'll need to take it down to refill it. It looks like there are some small holes on the bottom of the feeder tray. But, if they do go all the way through, they are already so clogged that they won't offer any significant drainage. Honestly, this thing is on the small-ish size - it holds about a quart of seed. I find that during the busy summer days the birds completely empty it every day, so there really isn't too much time for the seed to rot. That might sound like a negative comment, but I think the birds get fresh seed this way. Just remember to put it in an easily accessible location because you'll need to take it down to... » Read More It looks like there are some small holes on the bottom of the feeder tray. But, if they do go all the way through, they are already so clogged that they won't offer any significant drainage. Honestly, this thing is on the small-ish size - it holds about a quart of seed. I find that during the busy summer days the birds completely empty it every day, so there really isn't too much time for the seed to rot. That might sound like a negative comment, but I think the birds get fresh seed this way. Just remember to put it in an easily accessible location because you'll need to take it down to refill it. « Show Less