Gardman A01820 Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Bird Feeder, Multi-colour, 12.75 kg

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Seed feeders: A hanging seed feeder can attract a range of small birds including sparrows, tits and finches. These can come in a variety of sizes and are typically made of plastic or metal. A different method of preventing pigeons (and squirrels) from hogging the food is to stop them from being able to sit on the feeder. Weight-sensitive perches achieve this goal. Many bird feeders have perches around the outside for the birds to sit on. Hang your feeder on a wire, with things like empty plastic bottles, short lengths of hose pipe or empty spools of thread. These will make it very difficult for the squirrel to run across the wire and access the seed. The Selections Ground Bird Feeder Haven Cage looks different from the other bird feeders in this review but it works the same way. This Selections bird feeder is basically a metal cage in a half-dome shape that sits on the ground. The cage has bars going down it that are spaced closely so that large birds, including pigeons, can’t get through the gaps. This Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder from Gardman is constructed with heavy gauge die-cast metal components, making it the ultimate squirrel proof bird feeder.

Regular cleaning will keep your feeder operational for longer. To maintain hygiene levels, regular cleaning of your feeders and drinking water/bathing stations is essential. Once inside, the birds can access the food through one of four portals into the inner feed tube. The feed tube is made of clear plastic so you can tell when it needs to be refilled. A perch sits beneath each portal for the birds to sit on in comfort while they consume their meal. Large birds that can’t get in can hang on the outer structure and watch. However, the feed tube portals are too far away for them to reach the seed. While this ground bird feeder does keep our large birds and other pests, smaller ones such as mice and small squirrels can easily make their way through the gaps and saunter up to the feed tray. ProsThere is also a version of this bird feeder that is designed to hold peanut pieces instead of seed and one that holds suet balls. You can put out the type of food that each species of bird prefers. Pros The Gardman Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Bird Seed Feeder is a robust seed feeder that uses a protective cage, with an anti-bacterial coating, to surround the seed feeding tube. The cage helps to keep squirrels, rats and larger birds out, and after a couple of unsuccessful feeding attempts, they learn to look for an easier meal. This leaves the feeder filled with seed for the garden birds you want it to feed! The feeder is easy to clean.

Place a wire cage around the feeder. This will prevent squirrels getting in, and has the added bonus of stopping big, bullying birds like pigeons from eating all the seeds. The feeding tube of the Gardman Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Bird Seed Feeder is made of a hard wearing polycarbonate that lasts for years in all weathers under normal use. This Nuttery Helix model also comes in aubergine (purple), plus both models come with an awesome ten-year guarantee. Pros You have had the goods delivered within seven working days of delivery from Future Garden Ltd, this starts from the day after the goods have been signed for.

At the top of the domed lid is a metal pipe through which the hanging mechanism goes. Neither large birds nor squirrels have much to nibble on and destroy there.