It looks like there's nothing to keep the feed from just running out. What keeps it from dumping the entire contents on the ground?
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When you first dump the bag in some does come out the shoot. I think the weight of the feed keeps it from continuing. Once the deer come in they start pulling more out. They will even start banging into it to knock more free. We had it in the middle of the field and they would almost fight over it. Great feeder.
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It tends to mound a bit at the front of the feeder, squirrels and coons pull some out. I've filled it full and a few cups of feed come out but it's not bad
80746
If it's got food in it it will stay in place- when it starts getting empty then it moves around more
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If the water is running all out, you have the lid on the feed side. Screw it to the other side of the lid, with the little slit for the water to trickle slowly
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The container that holds the food is enclosed in the feeder. When it's time to feed, the container holding the food slowly comes out and makes a complete turn emptying the food into the tank, then it returns to its resting place. The food stays dry because it's in a container within a container. You program how much and how often you want your fish fed. You don't need an air tube.
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No. In fact I wish there was a setting to make it stronger. It gets left over food but some turtle waste is too large for it to pick up. Even small gravel won't get sucked up usually.
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Shaun, the water draws in through those slots you see and discharges out the tube connection. It must at least be partially submerged.
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On the food container there is no cap on the bottom - the food in the tray blocks the opening keeping it from all falling out at once. As your pet feeds the tray will keep refilling as food falls out of the container. Adding food from the top is best as you won't have to fight with trying to secure it to the base one you have filled the dispenser.
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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
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I wish I had a clear answer for you but I just believe that as convenient the feeder should/could be it's just not that well designed. I would suggest asking the manufacturer or sending it back and getting a new one or a refund.
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Greg, that sounds like the problem we had. Something may have fallen into your paper feeder. I unplugged ours and gently shook it back and forth. It dislodged what was in it. Now it works great! Good luck!
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The only think that I can think of is that the feeding bar tension is set too light and when a bid or multiple birds land on the bar it closes off the feeding ports. So you might have to adusst the tension via the notches and the wire lever on the side of thefeeding bar
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Try extending it all the way out and feeding it back in slowly. They have a mechanism in them like a seat belt.
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we've had the same issue on rare occassion. I have no idea why it is leaking and we have also checked it, cleaned it, etc. it seems to be more of an issue when it is overly full.
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No! That's contaminated feed!I would call the company and return it immediately!
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That is part of the problem. Because there is no feed, you have to pull it straight out from the source or load it straight in so you have to put a little elbow grease into it. What is great that I only have one really long hose that reaches almost everything I need to water so I just do it once.
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Only thing I can think of from reading other reviews, is that the water level is high. You have to empty out the water container on the bottom is all that I can think of.
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I bought this for my husband, and he does all the feeding. I think you unscrew the center top and lift if off. If that doesn't work, email me back, and I'll ask him how it works. Thanks. Diane. Email me at ddw@srt.com.