I am having a terrible time getting this thing together. I can't get the small end of the hook into the hole in the back of the feeder.
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My unit has no hole in the feeder where the hook is located. On mine the auger is slid into the hopper. When the hopper is placed on the feeder the hook is picked up by a plastic tang and engages.
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I use a rectangular type plastic scoop that you can pick up at at bird food retailers (any including big box stores). Lift the top up of the feeder and fill the scoop and open the slide on the bottom of the scoop. You can control the seed much better that way.
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Sorry I can't help you as our feeder would not stick to the window and fell off.
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Sorry it took me so long to answer, there are little pegs on the bottom of its claws, and holes in the top of the perch, you just line it up, and make it fit.
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Having the same problem...I have given up stopping the leaking. Created way too many problems for me-with the leaking, ants were everywhere after the leaked nectar. I am going back to the old style of feeders without the tubes.
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(3 1/2 X 4) They need to make one like the small one that comes in feeder, I had to make another holder to put this one in to make it work , it works ok but is way to big, if you need to contact me my email is yahoo2000@yahoo.com
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Line up two screws in a piece of 1' x 4" with the corresponding vertical holes in the back of the Feeder. Tie the 1" x 4" piece of wood to the most vertical branch with wide string or rope. The screws should be offset to match the angle of the vertical branch so that the Feeder winds up close to being level. Hang the Feeder on the 1" x 4".
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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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Hi- Instead of hanging the seed ball by the S hook, I hang it by the "handle", the thing that looks like an upside down goal post. I then thread the S hook through the small, circular tab on the lid, then I thread the S hook through one of the very small circles at the bottom of the "handle" or goal posts, finally securing the tip of the S hook into one of the holes in the actual feeder or ball. This has worked without fail, as I have seen squirrels try to get into the feeder, even knocking it to the ground but the lid has always stayed secure. Hope this helps you.
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Hi Catherine. I am very sorry but we will be of no help - I had two guys come in that do construction and they figured it out. Good luck, it is a beautiful cage when together and my birdies love it.
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I'm sorry, I can't help! My son put it together and if I remember correctly, it was a pain. Good luck!
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There is no hole opening on the feeder. It can be attached to a pole with included bracket hardware whch will work with a pole anywhere up to maybe 1-1/2" dia. The included bracket will also allow the feeder to be mounted on a wooden post. We hang ours on a shepherds hook type post which works very well also.
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Practice, practice, practice! It can be done. I carry the filled bowl of water and the bottom piece out to where I hang the water feeder...place the bowl between my feet and screw on the bottom being careful to it it in the tracks and now over screwing it. I then grasp the bowl...flip it over never touching the bottom piece...with my hand on the underside of the bottom piece I then lift it up to the hanger. Believe me I have dumped it several times soaking my clothes and shoes. I think the trick is not to put any pressure on those "screw" groves in the flipping the feeder over. Don't give up!
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My son said he had to twist it a half turn to get the top off. Look at the bottom and you'll be able to see which way the slots run. Good luck. It's a great bird feeder.
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The hole is slight less than an inch. It's the same size as the plug in bottom of feeder
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are you talking about the entire bottom of the feeder or just one of the little perches where the birds land? If it is the perches then make sure the perch is screwed tightly to the bottom of the feeder. If your talking about the entire bottom of the feeder, take a look at the back of the feeder. the small straight "connector" peices in the middle should look like an upside down check mark. If one of those "check marks" is missing than the bottom will not stay on the feeder. I had this problem once myself and it wasn't until I looked at the back closely that I was able to see the problem. Had to order a new feeder by the way. Its only plastic and will break eventually if your not careful. I am now more careful when I disassemble it to put in more hummingbird food. Hope this helps
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If you are handy with tools you could use an old Aluminum pie pan, a bolt and a couple of large washers to attach the pan to the bottom of the feeder.