We had a window feeder before--when the window got cold in the winter, the suction cups wouldn't stick. Any experience with this problem?
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I haven't had it up during the extreme cold of winter. However, it has been below freezing a couple of times this year already and it is staying just fine, so far!
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My perch actually fell off b/c the velcro came unstuck from the windowsill ledge. It did not adhere as tightly as I thought it would - and it didn't damage the paint on the windowsill either when it came off. I re-stuck it but then I put 2 screws in the front of the perch and 2 in the windowsill and wound picture wire around to screws to affix it and ensure it couldn't fall again. (I keep the window up and the storm window down.) So, I don't know the answer but I would not count on it re-adhering to the new windowsill very tightly. I'd use another method to ensure it won't fall.
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I never got the nesting box up this year but everything else I had with suction cups stayed put so I don't think there would be a problem. Too much activity near the window this year. Will install next year.
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Even if its not a perfect fit, I would try it. You just unroll and stick the suction cups on the window. There are 4 suctions in different places and all you need are a couple to touch the window. When I'm in a hurry I just stick it on the window and it stays in place. I don't try to fiddle with all of the suction cups.
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Having no trouble with it sticking to the window. Had it on the window for 5 months and maybe a bird would go in it for a few seconds and then fly away. I was disappointed it is so small. Two birds can not fit in the feeder at once. I think the birds are afraid of the confined feeling, and they are scared to go in and eat the seeds. If I put some seeds on top of the feeder some will come and eat but they won't go in. Hope this helps someone.
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Make sure window is clean for suction cups to stay put. Mine held on very well until a squirrell sat on and squeezed into it one too many times. It didn't break though. Just clean the surface before sticking it on.
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I have not installed mine yet because we had so much snow I couldn't get to the window. I purchased the sheet to put on the window first so you can see everything but that can't see you moving around. I don't know about the suction cups and how long they last. I will just have to put the box up and then see how it goes. Don't know how to replace them either. Time will tell I guess. Most suction cups should last longer than a year I would think. Hope this helps.
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One suction cup is a poor design; the plastic version is heavier than the wood, and the wood works better.There are tricks to making suction cups work extraordinarily well (cooking oil on cup before attaching to window), but that's still barely enough.
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I have two jewel feeders that I attached to my deck railings - just using pipe cleaners ( no drilling needed). Prior to that, I did have the feeder stuck to my sliding glass door - I had to wet the back of the suction cups and then push it very tightly against the glass. I removed it from there, though, because it didn't work well with the sliding screen...
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I have not had a problem with mine, but in extreme cold it does seem to freeze around the edges of my bird bath (tub). Perhaps a bird bath or container would do better if it was deeper. I use a small utility tub which is deeper than any of my bird baths. Hope that helps.
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We've gotten record snow this winter in the Northeast. And yes, sometimes the wind blows enough so that some snow ends up covering one side of the feeder. However, it doesn't matter to the birds. They'll happily dig beneath the snow to get to the seeds. The seeds themselves have never frozen to the degree where they no longer flow out the bottom. Additionally, this feeder seems to have tiny holes in the base, so that if any rain or snow happens to accumulate on the bottom, the moisture eventually drains out.
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I have used the RAM mount is below freezing weather and I have not had any problems. The suctioncups have not had any problems in freezing weather, go for it!
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Hi there, I haven't used the product in the winter time yet. So far, when it rains a lot , the product is pretty sturdy and the seeds don't get wet . I live in midtowm west Manhattan and have 2 beautiful cardinals come to this feeder after hanging it for about 1 week. If you decide to buy this product, just make sure you buy sun flower seeds that its size is not too large and able to be taken out from the metal sift.or u can use black oil sunflower seed .
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You should be able to test the feeder's operation. "TEST FEEDER: PRESS AND HOLD the SET button while the RUN-TIME SECONDS are displayed. Release the button and get away from the feeder when the message "TESTING GET AWAY" appears on the display. Cold weather can affect your battery. I use a rechargeable battery and solar recharger. I have not experienced any problems. Try the testing procedures first to verify that the mechanism is working. If not, contact Moultrie.
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Clean the window and the suction cups. Wait until dry then place. Should stick very well after that. I haven't had any problems since.
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I just lift it off the suction cups, dump it out and refill. The suction cups stay in place on the window and the feeder just lifts off and slides back on.
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Helpful Hint: the window mount suction cups that come with the unit are terrible and keep falling off the glass. Instead use genuine Escort detector suction cups instead--they fit in the Cobra window bracket perfectly and are the best long-lasting suction cups made. Amazon or eBay has them, but make sure they are the genuine article (crystal clear transparent plastic, not the semi-transparent plastic). My Cobra detector window mount now stays put in all weather.