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Caged bird feeders12/30/2023 This feeder was given to me as a Christmas gift from a friend a few years back (I’m a bit of a backyard birding enthusiast) and I am reviewing it based on my experience of the few years of using the feeder in the conditions of my backyard in zone 7b. NOTE: This article includes affiliate links. Read the review for multiple tube feeders here. I am going to attempt to affix some screen to the bottom of the tube that will continue to keep the seeds in the feeder and see if that will solve the problem. UPDATE: After 5 years of owning this feeder, the bottom metal plate has rusted through entirely. It’s not a big concern, but sometimes it does frustrate me. Since the pole is much taller than I am, I have to rely on the hanging loop to stay standing up to be able to attach it without using a ladder. One other minor issue I have had with this feeder is that the hanging loop sometimes flops down when I am trying to hang it on my bird feeder pole. It is peeling and is starting to show rust, but it is still quite functional. I have had my feeder for three years now and I leave it up year round. You can scrape off the paint chips, sand off the rust and repaint it with rust-preventing spray paint, or leave it as it is. As with any modern outdoor metal furniture or feeders, this is a problem. My biggest concern with this particular feeder is that the paint starts to peel off of it after a couple of years and the base will start to rust. The notches prevent squirrels from opening the feeder from the top. It’s a little tricky to get it in the correct spot, but once you know that you have to match the notches up, you’ll pay more attention to getting it on correctly. The lid on the feeder locks by twisting two tabs into the slots on the lid. This is a very simple feeder that works particularly well for smaller birds, though I have to admit, they still try to get to the big feeders first, then go to this one after the others are emptied. This particular feeder is designed for sunflower seeds, but there is a mixed seed globe cage feeder with four perches. Since my globe feeder is on my squirrel proof bird feeder pole, squirrels are unable to reach the feeder, so I can’t truly say how effective this particular feeder is at deterring squirrels from reaching the seeds. A squirrel is so resourceful, I think it would be able to reach in and get the seeds at the top and the bottom of the feeder. As for its ability to keep squirrels from the seeds, I have my doubts about that. The gaps in the cage that makes up the globe are about 2 inches in diameter and help to exclude larger birds from the feeder. It’s very easy to fill and any spilled seed will land in the platform at the base of the globe. It is filled from the top after you twist and lift the cap to reveal the opening. The feeder and the surrounding cage are made of powder-coated steel. Paint begins to peel and feeder rusts into the 2nd or 3rd year (in my zone).Lid requires attention to close properly.Allows smaller birds to feed under protection.If you would like to see more of the smaller bird species at your feeders but they keep getting chased away by the larger birds or they are in need protection from birds of prey while they feed, then this globe cage feeder would be a good choice. However, I use each product I review and only recommend those that I like and have worked well. Here are a few tips to squirrel-proof your birdfeeder.This content includes affiliate links. I get a small percentage of the sale for purchases made through links in this post. Squirrels can be a frustrating menace to any bird enthusiast by stealing food. Five Inexpensive Ways To Squirrel Proof Your Bird Feeder.If you have a backyard bird feeder, here are some tips for cleaning it thoroughly. Cleaning your bird feeder each month is vital to keeping wild birds safe from infection by salmonella and other bacteria. Here are some helpful tips for keeping bears away from your feeder. With their persistent strength and keen smell, bears are a major menace to bird feeders. Tips To Protect Your Bird Feeder From Bears.This guide covers all the foods you can give backyard birds and the species each will attract. Wild birds eat an array of foods, including everything from seeds and fruit to mealworms and beef fat. Varicraft Avian 3 Gallon Heavy Duty Caged Mixed Seed Feeder
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