Perky Pet Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder - 2 Pack
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- Holds 2lbs of sunflower seed or any seed mix
- Features 6 feeding ports that allow birds to feed normally, but closes with a squirrels weight on the perch or any part of the sliding, outer protective metal frame
- With the squirrel's weight on the feeder, the leaves cover the feeding ports, preventing it from feeding
- Rustic treatment of the metalwork adds a classic look of patina
- Bronze patina finish
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What people are saying
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 22 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
31%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (6)
- Easy to set up (4)
- Squirrel proof (4)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
- Difficult to clean (4)
- Flimsy (4)
Best Uses
- Year round (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (5), Budget shopper (4), Avid gardener (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
springs rust out
I have been pleased with this bird feeder. The squirrels were not able to get into it when it was new. However, the springs have rusted over time and the seed ports remain permanently...Read complete review
I have been pleased with this bird feeder. The squirrels were not able to get into it when it was new. However, the springs have rusted over time and the seed ports remain permanently closed. I am looking for replacement springs. In the meantime, I have tied the baffle open with some twine. The squirrels quickly cleared out the sunflower seeds. I even bought another one of these feeders as it worked so well for 2 years. Still, I continue to look for replacement springs and am frustrated at not being able to find them. I recommend this under advisement that the springs will not hold up over time.
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Most Liked Negative Review
We must have smart squirrels
We have red squirrels and they have no problem in getting to the feed. They just jump on and make the feed holes bigger. Even though the directions state to adjust the spring tention ...Read complete review
We have red squirrels and they have no problem in getting to the feed. They just jump on and make the feed holes bigger. Even though the directions state to adjust the spring tention by moving them to another hole, my units(I bought 2 of these) do not have any extra holes for adjustment. The springs are attached to the protective grids, and the next grid is too high up. I am looking at attaching some weights to the bottom to better balance it. I certainly will not purchase another one of this design. I will also make sure that the feed holes are edged with metal, and not plastic.
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Pros
- Easy To Load
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Decoration
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Squirrels couldn't get into it - so they decided to jump on it which broke the tension springs bringing the whole feeder down onto the ground. Then it became a squirrel feast. It only took them 2 days to break the feeder. I have another feeder that i have had for over a year that is still the squirrel buster. I will stick to that brand.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Its a very attractive birdfeeder, but the squirrels managed to eat through the plastic which made all the seeds fall out..I was stunned!...It does hold alot of seed..but once the squirrels got to it all that seed was on the ground!..Had to throw it away!...
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Squirrels just hang upside down and feed on the seeds.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
Cons
- Bad Springs
- Cheaply made
- Flimsy
- Not squirrel proof
- Pests & Disease
Best Uses
- Squirrel Feeder
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
This is a poorly designed and made feeder. It is absolutely not squirrel proof! Any good ratings for this cheap junk are suspect or they have idiot squirrels. Squirrels simply hang above the top and gnaw out the cheap plastic surrounds at the ports. The ports must be heavy metal to make this trash squirrel proof. The plastic of the main body is also thin and brittle. Squirrels can easily gnaw through this also. The two springs corrode from the first day outdoors.
A truly worthless item. Do not waste your money!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Put out 1st time and squirrels hung upside down and chewed a larger hole to get to the seed. Now when refiling - seed just pours out. I recommend getting glass. I will return.
Pros
- Attractive
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
- Springs Rust
Best Uses
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
We have high humidity here and the springs on this feeder rusted in less than 6 months. That didn't bother me very much as squirrels are not a big problem in my neighborhood. The main problem with this feeder is the cleaning. Sunflower seeds become wedged inbetween the plastic sheath and the metal base where they can begin to sprout. After several attempts to scrap them out I had to pry the base off, in doing this the plastic is weakened and discolored. I intend to replace it with a feeder that can be disassembled and cleaned easily.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Works Effectively
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
It has managed to keep squirrels out and only allow birds to feed!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- Not Squirrel Proof
Best Uses
- Year Round
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
This attractive feeder worked quite well until my clever squirrels decided they could knaw through the plastic, enlarging the feeding port to a size that allowed them access. Clever rodents will always find a way with plastic, I suppose.
Pros
- Squirrel still reamed out
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Squirrel still reamed out a hole! Does not work!
Pros
- Attracts The Right Animals
- Can be fixed
- Easy To Clean
- Easy To Set Up
- Squirrel Proof
Cons
- Springs rust out quickly
Best Uses
- Year Round
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
This product worked well for me until the springs gave out. Fortunately, after a lot of searching, I found replacements [...] So you may want to consider buying other stuff to amortize the cost of the postage [...].
Pros
Cons
- Difficult To Clean
- Flimsy
- Springs break
- Unstable
Best Uses
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Good idea, but the springs fall off and/or break easily, and the squirrels can still get their teeth on the plastic, so they can ream out the hole and the food will just fall. I had to rig this birdfeeder after only a week. I had to rig it so it would stay open all the time, so it is basically useless as a squirrel proof feeder.
Pros
- Squirrel Proof
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
I've got two of these and they work great. I have no problems with squirrels chewing the plastic, you just have to set the mechanism correctly. I'm buying a third one to replace one of my existing ones only because my boys have kicked one too many balls into them and have finally cracked the plastic. Both my existing feeders have lasted me about 4 years. To clean them just dump out the old seed and use a long handled bottle brush inside it.
Pros
- The squirrels like it
Cons
- The squirrels like it
Best Uses
- Outside Decoration
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
We have red squirrels and they have no problem in getting to the feed. They just jump on and make the feed holes bigger. Even though the directions state to adjust the spring tention by moving them to another hole, my units(I bought 2 of these) do not have any extra holes for adjustment. The springs are attached to the protective grids, and the next grid is too high up. I am looking at attaching some weights to the bottom to better balance it. I certainly will not purchase another one of this design. I will also make sure that the feed holes are edged with metal, and not plastic.
Pros
- Squirrel Proof
Cons
- Difficult To Clean
- Springs rust
Best Uses
- Year Round
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
I have been pleased with this bird feeder. The squirrels were not able to get into it when it was new. However, the springs have rusted over time and the seed ports remain permanently closed. I am looking for replacement springs. In the meantime, I have tied the baffle open with some twine. The squirrels quickly cleared out the sunflower seeds. I even bought another one of these feeders as it worked so well for 2 years. Still, I continue to look for replacement springs and am frustrated at not being able to find them. I recommend this under advisement that the springs will not hold up over time.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- Flimsy
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Very disappointed in the feeder. Squirrels jump from tree to feeder and hang upside down to get at the seed. I moved the feeder to a limb that the squirrel would have to come down from a limb. I included a wire hanger with a swivel, so the feeder would spin when the sqirrel climbed down to the feeder. Feeder did not spin, squirrel hung upside down and can get full access to the openings. I'm going to try and cover the wire hanger with 2 liter pop bottles to help deter the squirrels.
Pros
- Attracts The Right Animals
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Squirrel Proof
Cons
- Difficult To Clean
Best Uses
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
The spring loaded mechanism works as advertised and it's saved me a lot of money on wasted seed as not only do squirrels trigger the mechanism but fat pigeons. I suppose a squirrel could eat through the plastic but the same could be said of any feeder with any plastic parts. No product is 100% squirrel proof but this one is pretty close. I've had about a dozen different commercial feeders and this is my favorite.
My only complaints are it's hard to clean and and the spring gets a little creaky but a shot of cooking spray on the spring should keep it in good working order for a long time.
Pros
- Attractive
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Within two weeks those crafty squirrels had chewed through the plastic and left a huge hole that could not be covered by the drop down mechanism. Simply does not hold up to the advertising. It was an attractive product but a total waste of money.
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Worked beautifully for three years--squirrels would be twirled off when they got on UNTIL this year when squirre(s) cling upside down to cage and eat from port which they had enlarged so that metal leaf could no longer cover. I have not been able to locate a new one where spring settings will completely cover the port when squirrel climbs on. I surely wish that manufacturer would test each feeder before shipping to stores.
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Same thing happened to me - the spring rusted out and I am unable to find a replacement. It really only lasted one season. For the price, I was (am) disappointed.
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
The springs rusted out and I can't find replacements. They must be exact strength. It would be helpful if they could be purchased on line.
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Red squirrel ate through the plastic when feeder was in shut position, then I couldn't even fill it because the feed fell out.
Comments about Perky Pet® Birdscapes Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (336):
Works exactly as it claims. It still looks good after two years. Squirrels try but their weight closes the food openings and they can't succeed. Some, however, learn to hang upside down and get to the food. Hot Meats bird seed stops that.
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