This order came very quickly and was exactly what I needed
My little bear cub is even cuter in person than I could see online! It also has a button to push so it makes cub sounds, which I hadn't realized when I ordered it. I've had him on my nightstand ever sinceI got it, and it makes me smile when I look at it before going to sleep! Really adorable!
This is an excellent quality pole. It's super sturdy and was incredibly easy to install, even in my rock landscape. I've become a huge fan of Erva products. I'll be ordering the heavy duty 4 hook topper for the our heavier winter feeders, but the one that came with this holds our tubes and caged cylinder just fine, even during our crazy Midwest storms.
bluebirds won't go near it
Thank you for your feedback. It looks like you have had your feeder for just under one week. I've found that it can take at least two weeks or more for the bluebirds to figure this feeder out. But once they do, it's a great way to keep them fed and the large, unwanted birds like European starlings at bay. I'm hoping with a little more time, your resident bluebirds will figure it out! I personally use this feeder at home with much success. You can see the feeder in action in this recent environmental education post: https://youtu.be/w9PUJuHcfUg and an older version of this feeder with a view from the inside from the manufacturer: https://youtu.be/NpG25gtUATY With a little more time, your bluebirds should be happy and protected from the bully birds!
You might also consider adding the perch accessory:
https://nature-niche.com/products/barrier-guard-feeder-perch-accessory
I've found that the bluebirds can figure out how to get into the feeder but they are not always very graceful about it. The perches give them a place to land and think about how they want to enter. The grid is 1.5'x1.5', which is the standard size entry hole for bluebird nest boxes. Any bigger, and the starlings could get in, unfortunately. You can also try placing a twig or two across the floor and out two sides to encourage the birds to perch and check out the feeder. I've also had customers place mealworms on top of the feeder and on the floor along the outer edge to draw them in and get them exploring what is inside. Hope this helps!
I'm pleased with how we've ended the squirrels decimating the bird food supply. They don't even try now, which saves wear and tear on the feeding station too! It's far more effective (and safe!) than just trying to powder food with cayenne pepper or other such solutions.
Purchased 2 separate pole and baffle sets. They work so well. Totally stopped the racoons from getting to my bird feeders. Great quality products that work.
Bought this to keep squirrels away fit like advertised would buy again and works great
Well priced and shipped quickly.
The birds really enjoy Martha’s Songbirg Mix. We have been seeing a variety of birds and will need to get the bigger bag for next time😊
This game has been a joy to play with kids. So far with several different 2-5 year olds we have adjusted the matching to their level (e.g., start open face, and then adjust to turned over with fewer to greater cards). I love the artistic element and learning the prints with the animals. Nature Niche was easy to order from and arrived as described in a timely manner. Thank you for helping me gift this to another family!
Many birds love this too. Lasts a long time as long as the squirrels 🐿️ don’t find it. I added another dome to keep them back but they are smart. Woodpeckers do love it too.
I was very pleased with the quick delivery of my order. I will surly purchase future products from Nature-Niche! The cylinders are an excellent product!
I love watching the birds fighting over them.
I’m very happy with these peanuts. So are the Squirrels and chipmunks! I used to buy them online, but these are a great size, and saves me time and shipping. So glad I could get these in town. Thank you Nature Niche!
I have applied the ant repellent to my hummingbird pole. It definitely works! There are no ants above the line I placed on the pole!! I love this product and will use it soon on my oriole feeder pole.
This baffle fit perfectly on my pole for bird house! Love it!!
It works great! We haven’t had any more squirrels or chipmunks get into the bird food any longer since we started to use the Flaming hot food cakes..
Bluebirds are so happy now that this adapter attached to pole ensures the feeder doesn't move - even in 30 mph Oklahoma wind.
Plus, customer support in FINALLY achieving this success was totally AWESOME.
I purchased this safflower cylinder in order to keep bully birds away. They do not like safflower seeds. I was using the fruit berry nut seed medley, but the grackles and starlings were not leaving any for the songbirds. Now the cardinals, finches, and chickadees are back and the grackles and starlings are gone. It seems that the songbirds are enjoying the safflower seed cylinder.
I bought another squirrel/large bird proof feeder and am using the other fruit berry nut cylinder there. So far so good.
I am from Michigan and I am particularly happy to support a Michigan-based business. Thank you, Nature Niche!
I’m very happy with the quality of this product. I thought it would last longer than the suet blocks I had been using. However, the squirrels love it and I haven’t figured out how to keep them away from it so I probably will not reorder.
Thank you for taking the time to review. We are glad to hear that everyone likes the seed cylinders! Yes, squirrels love them too. We do carry the Mr. Bird Flaming Hot Feast Seed Cylinders that the birds also love. The squirrels do not. The birds do not taste the hot pepper the same way mammals do. The squirrels, chipmunks, and raccoons learn quickly that there are better treats to be had elsewhere. You can check this seed cylinder 4pk option out here: https://nature-niche.com/products/mr-bird-flaming-hot-feast-seed-cylinder-small-4-pack?variant=44779098079485
A wide variety of birds come to my woodpecker cylinder, even finches and doves.
They have other feeders and food to choose from, but they like the cylinder.
Right now I am watching a red bellied woodpecker on one side and a goldfinch
on the other with a nuthatch warily looking on.
