Can you mount this on a pole? Also are the holes really smaller than other feeders? My last feeder had very large holes and the large black birds would make a mess spraying seed everywhere because too much food would dispense onto the tray. EDIT: Thanks guys, I picked this up! It does have a hole at the bottom so that I can pole mount it on top of my pole, but it was a tight fit. I chose to hang it instead. Thanks for the replies. Can you mount this on a pole? Also are the holes really smaller than other feeders? My last feeder had very large holes and the large black birds would make a mess spraying seed everywhere because... » Read More Can you mount this on a pole? Also are the holes really smaller than other feeders? My last feeder had very large holes and the large black birds would make a mess spraying seed everywhere because too much food would dispense onto the tray. EDIT: Thanks guys, I picked this up! It does have a hole at the bottom so that I can pole mount it on top of my pole, but it was a tight fit. I chose to hang it instead. Thanks for the replies. « Show Less
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This feeder is really meant to be hung from a hook or sheperd's pole. The hole's are not large but they are big enough for small birds to eat from. Hope this helps you.
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I have this hanging from a pole in my yard -- holes are smaller than most, I think the food flow is good, a little spillage but nothing like I have had on other units.
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I hang it on my pole which has 4 prongs, you know the type? The seed husks fall onto the net underneath. I don't know if the holes are smaller but the birds absolutely love it! I was surprised at how much. They empty it every two days. Right now I have mostly chickadees and a few sparrows.
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The bottom does not seem very heavy and I think you'd have to make some modifications to mount this on a pole. I don't know what holes you are comparing to, but these are only half an inch high but very wide. The seed streams into the tray that is a 3/4" wide gutter around the seed container. The largest bird I've seen on ours has been a starling, but the sparrows do tend to make a mess while they pick out their favorite seeds while throwing the rest on the ground (but that makes the turtle doves happy!)
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Yes the holes are small so not much seed ( I use sunflower seeds only ) is wasted or kicked out. As for mounting on a pole, I have it mounted on a pipe pole that has a flange on top. This is a nice and good looking feeder.
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This can be hung from a pole with a bracket. The tray is about 1/2" tall and the several slots along the bottom of the clear dispenser are 1 1/2" wide by less than 1/2" tall. Some spillage for any bird feeder is normal. It is a nice looking feeder.
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You can put this on a pole if your pole has a bracket. This has a loop at the top of the wire, so you need something to hang this on. The bigger birds not at this feeder, some spillage but not as much as other feeders. Very good small bird feeder.
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I don't know about the size of the holes, but it comes with a hook on the top so if your pole has a bracket, you could hang it.
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I think only thistle seed(nyjer) or a seed that small would work in this squirrel buster finch feeder because the feed hole is so very small. Larger seeds like sunflower would not-the birds could not access larger seeds.The classic squirrel buster feeder works well for black sunflower seed(I have one of those also, rate it 5 stars).
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You can screw the flange shown to the bottom of the bird house. The flange then fits tightly onto the pole. That is how I mounted my bird house. I only used 3 of the 4 pole sections because I drilled a hole in an old stump rather than put a hole in the ground. The pole is a nice heavy weight I am pleased with it and would definitely buy it again.
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I have only used this feeder as a hanging feeder (suspended from shepherd hooks). I have not attempted to mount it on a pole. Sorry I can't answer your questions. I have made several purchases of these feeders for my use.
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I love African Greys - such characters! This feeder would prevent your bird from escaping. The feeder can stay entirely inside your cage. It hangs on the bars on the inside of the cage - and is not a through-the-cage type of feeder. It doesn't need to sit in a hole in the cage - it can be placed anywhere inside the cage. This photo shows the feeder being used in a cage that has a hole styled in to the cage, and they are using that area. If you did use it like this photo - I would say "yes" your Grey could probably lift the feeder and escape. So - don't utilize any cut-outs for the feeder, secure and close all of those - and put this incredible feeding box any where you want! I love African Greys - such characters! This feeder would prevent your bird from escaping. The feeder can stay entirely inside your cage. It hangs on the bars on the inside of the cage - and is not a through-the-cage type of feeder. It doesn't need to sit in a hole in the cage - it can be placed anywhere inside the cage. This photo shows the feeder being used in a cage that has a hole styled in to the cage, and they are using that area. If you did use it like this photo - I would say "yes" your Grey could probably lift the feeder and escape. So - don't utilize any cut-outs for the... » Read More I love African Greys - such characters! This feeder would prevent your bird from escaping. The feeder can stay entirely inside your cage. It hangs on the bars on the inside of the cage - and is not a through-the-cage type of feeder. It doesn't need to sit in a hole in the cage - it can be placed anywhere inside the cage. This photo shows the feeder being used in a cage that has a hole styled in to the cage, and they are using that area. If you did use it like this photo - I would say "yes" your Grey could probably lift the feeder and escape. So - don't utilize any cut-outs for the feeder, secure and close all of those - and put this incredible feeding box any where you want! « Show Less
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Hi,My feeder does not have a threaded spot for a pole. That said it does have a space that runs up the middle inside the feeder that could allow the metal pipe to hold the feeder in place on a pole.
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We have two of these excellent feeders and they can be hung by the supplied ring or put on a one inch outside diameter pole. It is designed so the pole enters through the bottom tray and then terminates in a socket at the top. This design makes it very sturdy and as long as your pole is solidly in the ground, wind proof. This is our preferred method of using this feeder. We think that these are the best feeders on the market and our have lasted many years. I highly recommend them. Oh, and most importantly, the birds love them.
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IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will... » Read More IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! « Show Less
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I'm not sure what the question is. There is a small (about 1/2 inch) hole in the bottom, but I don't think it was ever meant to take a pole sturdy enough to hold that feeder up. The feeder is heavy. I hang mine from a tree, but a external metal rig with an arm that would allow it to hang certainly will work.
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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.
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The Cardinals won't go near this bird feeder. I have two feeders and even the smaller birds will hardly touch this feeder, they prefer the standard feeder with an open tray, this one has elongated holes that the birds have to reach through while sitting on a spring loaded perch. The spring loaded perch will not support the larger birds like Cardinals, even when it is set to the maximum weight adjustment.
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I actually bought the feeder as a gift for my brother, and I don't believe he has mounted it yet. I also believe that he eventually intends to wire hang it, so I guess I can't be that much help. What I can tell you is that the feeder is very handsome, and appears to be well made (despite some comments I had read from other buyers who thought it was flimsy). As someone who has been feeding birds my whole life, I was struck by the unique architecture and one of a kind look of this feeder. Very different design and very pleasing to the eye. I personally think it would look just fine on a post mount, as long as you protect the feeder from squirrel attack! I actually bought the feeder as a gift for my brother, and I don't believe he has mounted it yet. I also believe that he eventually intends to wire hang it, so I guess I can't be that much help. What I can tell you is that the feeder is very handsome, and appears to be well made (despite some comments I had read from other buyers who thought it was flimsy). As someone who has been feeding birds my whole life, I was struck by the unique architecture and one of a kind look of this feeder. Very different design and very pleasing to the eye. I personally think it would look just fine on a post... » Read More I actually bought the feeder as a gift for my brother, and I don't believe he has mounted it yet. I also believe that he eventually intends to wire hang it, so I guess I can't be that much help. What I can tell you is that the feeder is very handsome, and appears to be well made (despite some comments I had read from other buyers who thought it was flimsy). As someone who has been feeding birds my whole life, I was struck by the unique architecture and one of a kind look of this feeder. Very different design and very pleasing to the eye. I personally think it would look just fine on a post mount, as long as you protect the feeder from squirrel attack! « Show Less
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Sorry, I can't really help you. I didn't have that problem during the short period of time my feeder was in use. It was destroyed by a hungry bear shortly after I installed it! I guess if there is a space where a small bird could get into the feeder, it's a possibility. It's been quite a while since I had my feeder, so I don't remember much about it. You might want to call the Perky Pets folks -- they might be able to shed some light on the problem. They are an old, well-established bird-feeder company!
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We had the same problem at first but finally the birds are using it. However it is NOT squirrel proof. We spent a lot for this and one from Lowes would be just as good. Went out one morning and the squirrel was inside it having a feast! Had to tape the top closed. They hang from the pole and push the feeder back and forth til the seed falls out. Good luck.
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Even a double hanging shepard's hook has a straight pole going into the ground and that is where the baffle attaches-on the pole-so it's usable anywhere, for squirrels who want to get up from the ground. Be advised that the pole needs to be away from surrounding trees, fences, lawn furniture... any surface that can be used as a springboard for jumping onto the feeder. We had a very athletic squirrel who could-and did-leap tall buildings in a single bound. No other squirrel was able to get around the baffle but with our luck... well, finally I gave up and put out food in an aluminum pie tin just for him. Interestingly enough, getting food so easily seems to have bored him; he's not been around lately. This baffle should work fine on any feeder pole you have.
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I'm in New England and the prominent birds that use the feeder are Goldfinches. That was the problem they hang out at this feeder & the titmice, chickadees, nuthatches don't have a chance to get the seed. We do have a finch feeder out but they prefer this. I have seen downy & hairy woodpeckers also occasionally a cardinal give it a go if it is quiet. Crackles (blackbirds) also are on the feeder. I'm looking for another feeder that will accommodate the variety of birds we are used to feeding.
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I'm not sure how you'd mount it on a pole. It has to hang. The top doesn't come off. It wouldn't be practical to mount it on a pole because you fill it by lowering the plastic seed holder and then pushing it back up into the cage after filling it with birdseed.