Scully Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 A couple of our feeders were found to be half empty with a mound of feed underneath so we installed trail cams and sure enough, as we expected, it was Badgers. We have springs on our feeders and are now considering replacing them with those rigid tube types with holes in them which can only be accessed by pecking. Anyone know if they're any good, or any other advice for badger proofing feeders? All our feeders have holes drilled in the base now so we can't revert to slits in the base. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 these work http://www.xtrashock.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3143828-Xtra-Shock-Wright-Deer-Badger-Proof-Bird-Pheasant-Feeder-Plastic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Looks just the job. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) try these they are metal http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Wright-Perforated-Pheasant-Feeder-Attachment-/161347137052?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item259109ee1c Edited September 27, 2014 by malantone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Many thanks. Couple of choices there, will mention them to the shoot. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Have you tried the spiky things you screw on to the bottom of the springs, we have also put reinforcing grid around the legs of the feeder , big enough for the pheasants to get through of course. Outlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Wright feeders work well they're what we use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Have you tried the spiky things you screw on to the bottom of the springs, we have also put reinforcing grid around the legs of the feeder , big enough for the pheasants to get through of course. Outlander Yes, we have a couple with spikes on, and we've tried all sorts of mesh etc around the feeder legs, which worked for awhile, but no longer it would seem. Wright feeders work well they're what we use Thanks, I think it is Wright feeders in the link which Malantone has provided. Many thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 A couple of our feeders were found to be half empty with a mound of feed underneath so we installed trail cams and sure enough, as we expected, it was Badgers. We have springs on our feeders and are now considering replacing them with those rigid tube types with holes in them which can only be accessed by pecking. Anyone know if they're any good, or any other advice for badger proofing feeders? All our feeders have holes drilled in the base now so we can't revert to slits in the base. Cheers. Have a look at this possibly cheaper route http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/287909-new-feeders/?hl=wright&do=findComment&comment=2574941 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks, had forgotten all about that thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfire Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Tried the badger spikes they dont work,what I do with the spring feeders that we use in 25lt drums is , get some 4mm stiffish wire, cut about 8" bend it so you have a loop in the middle this sits in the bottom of the feeder over the spring hole, take about 1meter of wire put a loop in one end thead it over the 8" bit put the long bit down through the feeder through the hole in the bottom of the spring , hang the feeder high enough to be out off billies reach , the birds peck at the wire adgitating the spring , the badgers may bend the wire but cant get to the spring to stretch it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Have you tried the spiky things you screw on to the bottom of the springs, Done that, they get hold of the spring above the badger spikes and bend it. I have gone back to using slots in the sides of barrels in woods with sets in them. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifly Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 We have found that wrapping sheep netting around the feeder is the only real deterant small holes at the bottom so pheasants can still come and go, I have 70 feeders wrapped and we saved 30% on our wheat bill last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul041075 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Swapped all our springs to wright feeders can't recommend them enough. Saved loads on feed that was getting lost to squizzers , badgers and deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yep Wright feeders are the way to go, deer still manage to lick the wheat out mind but they are so much better than a spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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