I'm on 2nd floor. My porch is wood slats. Seeds/shells go all over my and the downstairs neighbors' porches. Will this prevent that?
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Sorry, but no, the feeder won't contain all of the seeds. Because the birds tend to fling the seeds and shells around, and the hulls are so light that the slightest breeze will cause them to float out of the feeder, your neighbors will still see the results of the birds using the feeder. I have yet to find a feeder that will keep all of the debris in - except for hummingbird feeders. Here's a thought; if you have a way of attaching an extension pole to the outside edge of your porch (attached to a wall or porch support) and hang your feeder from it, perhaps the distance away from your porch will also keep their porch clean(er). I just purchased the Green Esteem 60500 36" Extended Reach Wall Pole from Amazon in order the keep raccoons out of my feeders. It attaches via a wall bracket and will swing back toward you when you want to refill the feeder. It's very sturdy. Not only did it work for its intended purpose, but a side benefit has been that the deck has been much cleaner, not only of seed debris, but of bird p--p. Good luck.
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I think the platform feeders are less messy, but some birds like to throw out the seeds to their ground feeding friends so you might still get some of that. I don't fill it up completely, just a mound usually in the middle so that the seeds don't overflow on their own either. Its a great feeder and attracts lots of birds big and small.
1432563
No, this tray does not stop the wind blowing empty hulls all over. The only thing that solves the issue is to use expensive hullless seeds. Be ready to pay several times more for those.
1432564
I think so if you use a seed, like safflower or shell-less sunflower seeds. With safflower there are some casings but they would be easy to dump into a trash bag before adding new seed.
1432565
I have used this under my main feeder as a trap, but the birds do fling husks and seed so it is not a cure-all. I have put plastic garbage bags cut open, under the seed feeder to catch the debris and empty it at night. That works well. Keeps the rats and mice from coming in also.
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I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build anything; it's -20 F outside and +10 F in my garage. I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build... » Read More I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build anything; it's -20 F outside and +10 F in my garage. « Show Less
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I have dirty neighbors and it has kept them out. Just spray along all baseboards between you and them real good each time you spray.
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It'll keep your seed dry no matter the weather. You might want to consider a squirrel baffle, if they get into it they'll spill half your seed on the ground.
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There are holes in mine. Also, the tray doesn't really collect water because the water drains from around the tray due to the way it's constructed. However, it you have a heavy rain, and particularly if it's blowing, then that little roof isn't enough to keep the seed dry.
2221984
I think they are after the grubs. Maybe stay away from the drip line of the tree to make sure. It didn't hurt my blue spruce. Good luck
1614752
I have not seen this happening with my seed. I think the shells of the sunflower seeds are strong enough to keep the oil out
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Birds are messy. We hung our feeder over a patch of unused scrubby grass. It's pretty bald now because we feed our birds regularly. Seeds spill out when I fill the feeder and I'm sure some also get dropped. I suggest hanging the feeder over a piece of ground you don't care about or over some paved portion.
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I used this in a raised bed, some large containers, and around some newly planted plants. It seemed to help keep the critters out of those, but I think it would take a truckload to work around my fence, and eventually the rain washes it away. On my fence I have tried putting a one-foot-wide chicken wire topper to discourage them climbing over, tree tanglefoot spread on the chainlink, spraying with garlic oil, spraying with orange oil, even aluminum foil. I just purchased an electric fence charger and wire from amazon and will be installing that near the top of the fence. Maybe THAT will stop the raccoons.
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I have a plastic guard over it so it doesn't get wet and the seed ruined. No squirrel problems whatsoever.
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Yes. Mine get covered up with the empty sunflower seed shells, but a quick swipe of your finger clears them right up.
696651
Mine was in a screened porch under heavy shade trees. I would not want it rained on or in strong sun in order to protect the wood and prevent color damage.
251991
Dirt and bird seed will most likely clog the tiles...nothing a leaf blower can't handle tho. Good luck
1395019
As others have said moving your furniture to the middle is good practice cause rain will come through the sides. There are spots where bugs could come through where the roof poles connect to the sides but it doesn't seem do be a problem yet and we live in minnesota.
855253
That should work as the seeds are dry. The plates are sensitive to moisture and I have had to use a hair dryer on occasion to dry them out. I use the terminator to rid my garden of squirrels (they love mangoes!) and use peanut butter on a bit of bread as bait. I also smear a small amount of pb on the plastic case at the entrance to initially lure them in.
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I have a small overhang on my front porch, but when rain/wind come from the west, the whole porch/mailbox does get wet. I;ve had mine abt a year and my mail has never gotten wet.
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It should stop new baby plants from sprouting. Plants that are already growing there won't be effected.