Birdscapes? 306 Wild Bird and Finch Feeder, 1.5 lb capacity Review

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(More customer reviews)This feeder is attractive and made mostly of a nice coppery metal. I bought it as a finch feeder for thistle seed. Unfortunately, the feeder ports are made of cheap plastic, are hard to work with, and come off and break easily. I will probably have to contact the company for replacements. Something else that is important to note is that it is very top heavy. When filling with bird seed it will be awkward to handle for people who are older, have arthritis, carpal tunnel (as I do), or any other difficulty with their hands.

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The Birdscapes Wild Bird & Finch Feeder holds 1.5 lbs. of mixed/sunflower seed or thistle finch mix, four perches and feeding stations, interchangeable mixed seed and thistle ports and squirrel-resistant metal cap, base and ports. The four perch/feeding station set-up makes this feeder one of the most economical and convenient on the market! The clear, shatter-proof plastic reservoir makes it easy to monitor seed levels. Remember to clean your feeder once every two weeks with mild soap and water solution. Birdscapes Wild Bird Feeder models lure the bird in pursuit of seed providing you with hours of joy as random wild birds flock to feed at your house.

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Perky Pet 395 10 inch Sunflower Seed and Peanut Feeder, 1.25 lb capacity Review

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(More customer reviews)For 7 weeks now I have been using this little black plastic feeder with its study metal top.I had filled it halfway with unshelled raw peanuts and halfway with shelled pistachios.It is now almost empty and ready to be filled again.I don't have a lot of birds that come to my yard, but have at least two Chickadees that visit this feeder at least twice daily - they seem to enjoy a few bites of suet, a few bites of peanuts or pistachios from this feeder, and then on they go to the tube feeder for some seed mix. So I have all types of feeders and am not sure if this feeder alone would pull the birds in or not.I have also occasionally seen a Carolina Wren or a Downy Woodpecker at this feeder (when it is more full).Sometimes I see a squirrel spending about 5 minutes to (I guess) lick the peanuts since he can't pull the peanuts through such little holes (unless he is breaking them somehow into smaller pieces).The squirrels seem especially aggressive this season - one broke another feeder but I don't see any way they can break this one - it is built pretty tough.

The reason I gave it only 4 stars is because it didn't come with instructions on how to use the lid so I had to figure that out for myself - it simply lifts straight up on the metal inverted U-shaped bar - pull the inverted U-shaped bar up as far you can first. Then after filling, you just push the lid back down leaving the bar all the way up still.The lid does not lock down and that bothered me at first, but so far no squirrel has been able to lift up the lid despite making several attempts to do so - the bar expands outward some so adds some pressure I guess.I hung it over a small tree limb by forcing the tree limb through the opening of the inverted U-shaped bar. Not sure if this was how I was suppose to hang it but it works for me.

I like being able to offer peanuts and pistachios and have them last a good long while.Since I offer seeds and suet by other means, I think of this as just an "extra snack" feeder which might attract some birds to my yard that I have not seen before.Birdwatching is a hobby of mine and I think if the birds did not enjoy eating from this feeder (even though it may be a bit "challenging") they wouldn't keep coming back.

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The Perky Pet Sunflower & Peanut Bird Feeder features durable metal construction that will stand up to the elements while faithfully serving your backyard birds. Birds are invited to cling to the perforations located around the entire perimeter of the black metal feeder tube. The perforated feeder tube keeps the seed level visible. Simply lift the feeder cap up the included hanger to fill the tube with 1.25 lbs. of seed. This sturdy wild bird feeder will provide lasting enjoyment season after season.

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Perky Pet 399 Patented Upside Down Thistle Feeder, 2 lb capacity Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is the ONLY thing to use for thistle seeds. You will get some bright yellow goldfinches, who are the "only" bird that can hang upside downto eat the seeds. Any other feeder will attract sparrows. Sparrows land on the posts on this one and try really hard to reach under, but always fall off the perch. The gold finches just spin around upside down and go to town eating. It does make a bit of a mess under it, with thistle seed tailings, so be careful on placement (i.e. in a garden not on your patio, or have some kind of tray underneath).

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Keep undesirable house finches and larger birds away from your finch feeders with this unique finch feeder. It's designed to attract goldfinches, who can easily feed upside down while other species cannot. Holds up to 2 pounds of thistle seed or finch mix. Features plastic squirrel-resistant cap and perches. Cap slides along a hanging bail for ease of filling. Weather-resistant 18 inch feeder tube. Six upside-down feeding ports & perches. Feeder empties completely leaving no residue.

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Brome Squirrel Buster Finch Feeder Review

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(More customer reviews)This feeder is a must for those with healthy populations of finches /and/ squirrels.The feeder itself is very well made of quality materials, from the calibrated moving metal squirrel baffle to the thick, UV-resistant tube and coated metal lid and perches.I also bought the larger "Squirrel Buster Plus" regular feeder through Amazon made by Brome and found it to be equally, if not even more, well made.Both are extremely effective: my neighborhood is older and ringed by dozens of mature Pin Oaks teeming with squirrels.They've had free run of my yard for years (the last owners were definitely not gardeners), pulling open suet cages, burying seeds and acorns everywhere, chattering madly at the dog... and then came the Brome feeders.Both are in easy reach of the ground, and the squirrels can climb the pole, but to no use: the baffles slide down every time and they get squat (instead of fat) from my feeders.Huzzah!I would use these feeders even if I didn't have squirrels, I like the dark green metal finish and slim construction, and I really like not needing extra feeder pole baffles, plastic cones, etc. to keep out the squirrels, who are back to their regular job of eating the seed that falls to the ground. :)

NOTE about shipping:this feeder was shipped "as is" in its original box, a shortcut that I did not appreciate.These feeders are pricey, as other reviewers have noted, and worth it, but they DO contain calibrated springs and moving parts, the product needs to be shipped inside a shipping box.The first Brome feeder I ordered was shipped properly, no idea why this one was not.Luckily it suffered no damage and is an outstanding product in action.

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Feed thistle to your finches and goldfinches without squirrels pilfering the seed using the Brome Squirrel Buster Finch Feeder. This innovative feeder has a two year warranty against squirrel damage and offers a weight sensitive design crafted to deter larger animals without harming them. A metal mesh shroud surrounds the clear plastic seed tube, creating clinging areas for your birds. Perches at the four bottom ports offer a resting spot for birds, while the four upper ports are accessed by clinging onto the wire. When a larger animal, such as squirrel, lands on the feeder, the shroud lowers over the ports so they are not able to reach the seed. The design of the seed tube also features a ventilation system, which allows warm air and humidity to escape from holes at the top of the feeder, while fresh air enters through the seed ports. This keeps the thistle seed fresh, helping to attract more birds. The tube holds 2.1 pounds of thistle seed for a generous feeding station. A green, metal cap protects the seed from excess moisture and a wire hanger enables the unit to be hung from a bracket or branch. The "negative grip" cover on the hanger disallows squirrels from outsmarting the mechanism - they slip off rather than grabbing the hanging wire with their feet and reaching the seed with their front paws. Hang the feeder at least 16 inches away from a secure foothold for squirrels. Delight the finches in your area with this Squirrel Buster Finch Feeder.

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