For do-it-yourselfers (NOT NEEDED IF COMPLETE TAIL PROP IS ORDERED), this aluminum Tail Prop Bracket is ready for mounting to the raccoon proof, squirrel proof Lifelong Feeder 1/4" bottom hole and will accept whatever tail prop you devise, as long as holes are drilled to line up with those in the bracket. Bracket is pre-drilled with 5/16" holes (includes one screw and nut for attachment to feeder).