Picture of Spill Free & Rodent Controlling Bird Feeder can
finished.JPG The Project: The project is a rodent proof garbage
can to support a bird feeders. It is capable of holding 10kg
birds feeders and several large parrots;  and is intended for
zoo's, wildlife agencies and home aviary's. This special
supporting base collects spent seed, preventing the unintended
feeding or rodents and allowing for easier aviary cleaning and
maintenance.  Background, and why this device is needed  Feeding
birds in an aviary or wildlife reserve is not a trivial process
in many parts of the world as seed spilt on the ground, during
bird feeding, can cause an unsafe build up of rodents. Aside
from health issues, rodents are often environmentally damaging.
In aviary situations, especially in Australia, a rodent presence
attracts snakes and other native reptiles (which don't live well
alongside birds and dogs). Many people are not prepared to
handle and relocate snakes, and choose to shoot them instead.
This leads to further enda