- 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 raccoons.
The photo is from one of Rollerfeeder Owner’s that has Raccoon problems, in addition to constant grey squirrel problems living near a deep woods area. The large Raccoon is attempting to defeat the feeder by hanging down from above because if it crawls to the feeder box, Rollerfeeder spins mechanically to dislodge the animal. The internal seed hopper stays upright while the built-tough double sided housing with perches freely rolls around 360 degrees.
How to hang Rollerfeeder for Raccoon problems.
For Raccoons, the Rollerfeeder needs to hang in a location with adequate clearance so that the animal is forced to crawl down from above, this will produce the best results in preventing Raccoons. Using strong wire or cable, the feeder should hang down 12″-18″ or longer from a horizontal line or branch or other horizontal support – this is due to very large raccoons that can be 20-30 lbs and length of 30″ or longer. Make sure the connections from the horizontal member and feeder hanger are tight and secure.
