Bird feeder install in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional bird feeder install help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable pet services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Bird feeder hung securely from bracket, pole, or tree. Correct height and placement to attract birds while deterring cats and squirrels - properly installed feeding station.
### Feed Garden Birds Properly
Bird feeders are brilliant for **attracting garden birds**, but they need to be **hung right**. Too low and cats pick off the visitors. Too close to jump-off points and squirrels empty it in minutes. Wobbly bracket on soft mortar? Falls off.
Proper installation means you actually get to **enjoy watching birds feed**, not constantly picking up spillages or wrestling with squirrels.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Position feeders where you can see them from your favourite window - you'll get way more enjoyment, plus it's easier to remember to keep them topped up when they're visible.
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### Why Installation Matters
Here's what separates a well-used feeder from a disaster:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Securely mounted, no wobble | Falls off wall first week | | Right height, cats can't reach | Ground-level cat buffet | | Positioned to deter squirrels | Squirrel restaurant | | Near escape cover for birds | Birds too exposed, avoid it |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assessment** | Best location identified for your setup | | **Mounting** | Bracket/pole/tree hook secured properly | | **Positioning** | Height and placement optimised |
**📦 You're Left With** - Feeder securely hung - Cat-safe height - Squirrel-resistant positioning - Ready to fill and enjoy
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### Pricing Guide
Simple fixed price for bird feeder installation:
| Scenario | Time | You'll Pay | |----------|------|------------| | Single feeder (bracket/pole/tree) | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | Feeding station (multiple feeders) | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Additional feeders same visit | +15 mins each | **+£25 each** |
*Based on £60 minimum. Multiple feeders done together is more economical.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **New to bird feeding** - start with proper setup
✅ **Squirrel problems** - reposition feeders strategically
✅ **Multiple feeders** - install a complete feeding station
✅ **Wobbly brackets** - replace and secure properly
Why Choose Us for Bird feeder install in Ottery St Mary?
Securely mounted to resist squirrels
Correct height to deter cats
Advice on best placement
Bracket, pole, or tree installation
What to Expect
### Step 1: Site Assessment I'll check your garden and discuss what you want - wall bracket near the kitchen window, free-standing pole in the lawn, hanging from tree branches? Best positioning depends on your layout and what birds you're after. ### Step 2: Secure Installation Using appropriate fixings for the surface (brick, wood, or tree), I mount brackets or poles securely. For wall brackets, I ensure solid fixing into mortar or brick, not just plasterboard. ### Step 3: Height & Position Check Feeder goes up at the right height (typically 1.5-2m), positioned with bird safety and squirrel deterrence in mind. Quick chat about what seed to use and how often to clean feeders.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🐦 **Multiple feeders?** Different feeds attract different birds - nyjer for goldfinches, peanuts for tits, sunflower hearts for everyone. Install 2-3 feeders together and you'll see much more variety. **Squirrels will find a way** - they're acrobatic and persistent. Best deterrent is positioning: far from jump-off points, on smooth poles, with baffles. Even then, some squirrels are just too clever. Many people give up and enjoy the squirrel gymnastics! **Hygiene matters** - clean feeders monthly (hot water, brush, rinse thoroughly). Dirty feeders spread disease between birds. Ground underneath needs raking occasionally too - spilled seed goes mouldy. **Devon's garden birds** include robins, blue tits, great tits, goldfinches, chaffinches, blackbirds, dunnocks, and more. Different feeders and foods attract different species - I can advise on what works for the birds you're seeing in your Exeter garden.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bird feeder install in Ottery St Mary
What's the best way to hang a bird feeder?
Depends on your garden - wall brackets are popular and convenient for refilling, free-standing poles work anywhere, and tree branches are fine if you've got suitable trees. I'll assess your space and recommend what'll work best for your situation and the birds you want to attract.
How high should bird feeders be?
About 1.5-2 metres - high enough to keep cats from jumping up, but low enough for you to refill easily. Positioning near escape cover (like shrubs) but with clear airspace around the feeder itself is ideal.
Can you make it squirrel-proof?
Squirrels are persistent little sods, but proper placement helps - far enough from jump-off points (fences, trees, sheds), on smooth poles they can't climb, or using squirrel baffles. I can install baffles if you've got them. No guarantees though - squirrels are determined!
Do you install feeding stations with multiple feeders?
Yes - whether it's one feeder or a whole feeding station with multiple hooks, I'll get it mounted securely. Feeding stations are great for variety (seeds, nuts, fat balls, mealworms) which attracts different bird species.
Can you hang feeders from tree branches?
Absolutely - I'll use proper tree-safe fixings that don't damage the bark. Need a decent branch though (thick enough to take the weight of feeder plus birds). I'll make sure it's squirrel-resistant positioning if possible.
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