I never worry about the deer. I loose a feeder now in early winter now and then but where I am the deer are feeding for their lives before heavy winter. In fact I load the feeders with oil at night just for them. Here by mid December they are gone like clock work to the cedar swamps.

My husband was going to take our feeder down due to deer eating the seed. We left it empty for a night, but filled it the next day and the deer must come every night to check it. It was gone again. We are extending the pole to 6 feet as you suggest. Thank you for the video. You kept our little birds from going without. 😀

@MarksBackyardBirds

Жыл бұрын

Good Luck!

@Sharona-21

Жыл бұрын

@@MarksBackyardBirds Job's being done as we "speak". Thank you!

@giacomopeters9988

6 ай бұрын

How

I am looking to somehow raise my shepard’s hook, since I cannot find any that would keep the bird feeder high enough.

@MarksBackyardBirds

6 ай бұрын

It depends on the type of hook. Erva makes an extension for their shepherd hooks.

@giacomopeters9988

6 ай бұрын

@@MarksBackyardBirds thanks

I use a thistle feeder in the summer and a suet feeder and a window feeder in the winter. All are pretty much deer proof and everyone is happy, except the deer. 😉

Our problem is we have a neighbor who feeds deer year round! We’ve asked fish and game but were told it wasn’t against the law as long as it wasn’t a hunting bait station, it was not unlawful but very dangerous to the deer as they feed nose to nose which is dangerous for degenerative disease to easily spread throughout the herd. We’ve informed them but to no avail. 😟 They don’t bother our feeders, but do leave droppings in our yards plus it attracts other wildlife like raccoons and squirrels which have caused problems for some neighbors.

@MarksBackyardBirds

2 жыл бұрын

It is a widespread problem, especially in urban areas. I do what I can through the store to educate folks but some are just going to do it anyway.

Thanks! Had a beautiful buck at my feeder this morning, but the seed is too expensive for him to eat. The habanero oil doesn’t bother the birds? Do you pour it on the seed or just on the openings?

@MarksBackyardBirds

2 жыл бұрын

The oil doesn't harm birds. They have a different taste system plus their body temperatures are 105 degrees. You mix 3 tablespoons of the Flaming Squirrel to 5 lbs of bird seed in and mix it. I always say like the old "Shake N' Bake".

@frawleyjs

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarksBackyardBirds Thanks! Love your videos. I show some to my third grade bird club.

@MarksBackyardBirds

2 жыл бұрын

@@frawleyjs That is awesome to hear. Love that kids that young are getting into birding!

Higher in a tree.they don’t climb very well.

@MarksBackyardBirds

Ай бұрын

6 Feet off the ground