Deer

Deer can be very problematic with bird feeders – their height is close to the height of pole hanging feeders so that makes it easier for them to pilfer bird seed. Typically they will extend their tongue and lick at the feeder to pilfer seed. Sometimes they will jump at a feeder and try to…

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Rats

Some customers that have rat problems in their feeders do have some success using a Rollerfeeder if the rats are larger size. Rats sizes vary too much to have a warranty to prevent them. Rats are very difficult to test against so we don’t have any policy regarding rats. In general, we recommend following our…

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Flying Squirrels

The same thing applies to Flying squirrels as it does for chipmunks – with the exception they can jump (or fly) much longer distances to gain access to a bird feeder. There is no such thing as a flying squirrel proof bird feeder, when manufacturers refer to squirrel proof they are referring to the number…

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Chipmunks

Rollerfeeder will not prevent chipmunks from gaining access to the feeder. This is typically true with all feeders on the market if chipmunks can gain access to the feeder. There is really no such thing as a chipmunk proof bird feeder that we are aware of. Bird feeder makers that design feeders to prevent squirrels…

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Possum

Possum are very similar as raccoons in causing problems with bird feeders.

Raccoons

Raccoons are very large and cause havoc with bird feeders, they are many more times difficult than squirrels to keep from pilfering bird seed. Customers that purchase RollerFeeder and follow our suggested hanging instructions have good results in preventing raccoons. See the Raccoon page for more detailed information on placement and hanging the feeder for…

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Large Nuisance Birds blackbirds, blue jays, crows etc.

Crows: Rollerfeeder prevents all crows. Grackles: Rollerfeeder is highly effective at preventing grackles. Pigeons: Rollerfeeder is highly effective at preventing pigeons. Morning Doves: Rollerfeeder prevents morning doves. Larger Blue Jays (American Blue Jay): Rollerfeeder is effective at preventing most larger blue jays – smaller scrub jays can likely adapt to the feeder.. Cowbirds: Effective against…

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Red Squirrels also called Pine Squirrels

Red squirrels act very much like above grey squirrels, they are lighter and more agile in their efforts to defeat the feeder. Due to the smaller and wider size variations of the red squirrel, RollerFeeder markets the design as highly effective against red squirrels. Our current models using wire grid has been in the field…

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