Heritage Farms Bird’s Choice Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
- Durable powder coated steel body Pole mounting hardware (only) and hanger included
- Locking top
- No waste seed saver baffle
- 9-Pound mixed seed capacity
- Fully assembled
Mixed seed Squirrel Proof Feeder. Adjustable weight setting on spring operated perch closes access to seed.... More >>
$30.89
4.0
Heritage Farms Bird's Choice Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
December 19th, 2009 - 06:19
Squirrels quyickly figured out to hang from tail above it and knock seed to ground
Rating: 1 / 5
December 19th, 2009 - 08:14
I’ve had this feeder several years. While I haven’t noticed the squirrels getting into it like the reviewer above, I have had a problem with the feeder being balanced to the rear. This effectively pushes the seed away from the opening after the birds eat everything they can reach in the opening, making it necessary for me to go and shake the seed toward the front way too often. I have several other feeders of this type which are much more satisfactory. On the plus side, the birds like eating from it.
Rating: 2 / 5
December 19th, 2009 - 08:27
I purchased this birdfeeder so the squirrels could not get the birds food. However the squirrels are able to sit on the feeder and eat without it closing. I was very disappointed in the feeder and can not recommend it. I am still using the old feeder I had that IS squirrel proof.
Rating: 2 / 5
December 19th, 2009 - 08:58
Last one lasted us ten years and five drops by a raccoon that figured out how to lift it out and get to the food. The sixth did it in. This one is getting a lock and clip. Figure that one out buddy!
We got this feeder not because of the squirrels but due to Grackles (an annoying, gluttonus large black bird whose feathers look purple or blue in the sunlight they’re so dark). Those stinkers were sticking their beaks in and raking a bunch of seed out onto the ground for their buddies who were waiting. They’d empty a regular feeder of 2 lbs of seed in less than an hour! This feeder comes with the spring on the tightest setting, supporting the most weight. Move the spring to the next hole over until you find the right spot for you. For us, we wanted a cardinal or smaller to be able to use it, but not the grackle or larger. No problem whatsoever. After a week of trial and error, those pesky grackles were mightily confused when they landed and the food was cut off!
I have watched dozens of squirrels try to get in it, and none are successful. Most slide right off the roof. We had mounted it on a tree where the cats could see it, so the hanger wasn’t an issue. If you have highly gymnastic squirrels, you’re going to want to get the one on the post so there’s no hope of hanging from back legs over it. I went to Wild Bird’s Unlimited and their suggestion was to only feed safflower. Which on the surface seemed to solve the problem, but is three times more expensive than the custom mix I do, and I want there to be something for everyone in there.
Seriously, this thing works…
Rating: 5 / 5
December 19th, 2009 - 11:17
I gave this bird feeder to my sister who had been having problems with squirrels stealing bird seed from her feeders. Upon receiving it, she was very enthusiastic. She installed it atop a strong stand and has enjoyed it ever since. She did say it was heavy duty but that was a plus in her eyes. I felt it was a good buy for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5