Perky-Pet Red Cardinal Wild Bird Feeder - 2.5 lb Seed Capacity, Holds Up to 15 Birds Simultaneously, Metal Hanging Feeder for Outdoors, Collapsible Mesh Design, Built-In Hook & Circular Tray, C00322

I bought this birdfeeder to replace an open tray style feeder that had been attracting a lot of cardinals but also it's fair share of red winged black birds. As pretty as black birds are, they gobble up food too quickly, especially in a open feeder & also scareshier birds away. This feeder works great at still attracting the beautiful cardinals & many other songs birds that like to perch & eat, but it also seemed to do the trick at discouraging the blackbirds. It holds a TON of seed, so you don't have to refill as often. If you are a big bird feeding enthusiast, you will probably want to get a tube feeder as well for the smaller birds, like goldfinches & nuthatches that like to have a more substantial perch. Goldfinches also are shier birds & don't like to compete with others at a busy feeder. But this is a great one for the medium sized birds like cardinals, chickadees, titmice & some finches. And it is just shallow enough at the edge to discourage bully birds like blackbirds & grackles. Very sturdy, easy to fill & weatherproof feeder that keeps birds fed for many days without having to top off. You can't go wrong with this feeder. It's worth every penny.

The Perky-Pet Durable Wild Bird Feeder with a 2.5 lb seed capacity is nice; I’m quite pleased with it. The feeder is sturdy and well-built, which makes it durable enough to withstand the elements. Birds seem to love it — I’ve noticed a good variety visiting regularly, and the seed stays dry and accessible. One thing to keep in mind is that filling the feeder can be a bit tricky. If you take it down to refill the feeder tends to collapse in on itself while trying to fill it; a bit of a hassle to keep it stable during the process. It does hold a good amout of seed. So far I haven't seen any squirrels swinging on it. Overall, a good feeder with a clever design.

I have tried many bird feeders over the last couple years and returned them. I bit the bullet and bought a Brome 1024, and that went back to my local hardware store after two weeks because the cardinals simply would not use it. I always went back to using my wally world ten dollar hanging red gazebo feeder which worked good, and the cardinals and other birds would feed from it with no problem. Only problem with it is that it is plastic, and a squirrel chewed a perch off of it, so I have had enough of the plastic feeders. Plastic gets mold on it easily too. My wife got a No/No seed ball feeder from her mother for a birthday gift. Hung that up and the clingers were all over it. Ordered the No/No cardinal feeder and hung it up and within minutes the birds were feeding from it. The cardinals gave it a try and seem satisfied because they sit there chowing down for minutes at a time. I was skeptical at first that the perch tray did not extend out far enough which measured 1 5/8 inches from the mesh to edge of the tray. My skepticism was proved wrong because the cardinals just love it. I read some reviews that stated that the feeder was not squirrel proof which in fact it is not. It is a squirrel damage resistant feeder because it is made of steel. The feeder has a lovely red color that does attract birds, and it seems to be quality manufactured. Noticing a lot less spillage from this type of feeder plus no more beak raking seeds all over the ground because the birds have to pick and pull seeds from the mesh screen. Even though most seeds have to be pulled from the mesh screen one at a time, some times more than one seed will come out, and that lands on the tray. I have an Erva 22 inch baffle over the top of it which keeps out most of the squirrels except for super squirrel I call him. Compared to other squirrels, he has the body builder physique steroids look, and he can jump like he is flying. I could cut off one tree limb that he launches from, but the tree is so pretty. The little rascal could not make his landing on the feeder stick one day, so he chewed the red ribbon I had tied around the tree. All I use is black oil sunflower seeds, and I buy them in 50 pound sacks for 26 dollars plus tax. I just open the lid on the feeder and hold the feeder handle in one hand, and then I use a quart jar to fill the feeder. I keep my seed in a plastic bin, so I use the lid of the bin underneath the feeder cause just a little bit comes out while filling. Last time I filled it full there was seven or eight seeds that fell so no big deal, but I do pour the seeds slowly into the feeder. Overall, I am very happy with the feeder, and my feathered friends are too!

This bird feeder works really well and attracts a lot of birds, often allowing several to feed at once. The 2.5 lb capacity is convenient and reduces how often it needs to be refilled. It feels easy to hang and use, and overall it does a good job for regular outdoor feeding. The only downside is the locking mechanism, which feels a bit flimsy and may not hold up well over long-term use. Seems to hold up well in the rain and protects the bird seed. Material is sturdy is most places.

This feeder is much heavier than expected There’s absolutely no plastic! Filled with sunflower seeds and hung next to a flowering bush. The cardinals and finches love it! So does a woodpecker!

Birds won’t use it. Got it primarily for my cardinals since they prefer black oil sunflower seeds. I have seen 2 cardinals out of my normal 5-6 use it once and not come back. A couple of other birds have done the same; land, try a couple of seeds, then fly off.

I filled the feeder and hung it up. Within 10 minutes I had a female cardinal on it, and right after that I had a white breasted nuthatch on it. I've had a white breasted nuthatch at my feeders only once, so I am excited to see it here and seemingly happy to see this new feeder. I can't wait to see what else I get! 100/100, buy it!

I love the feeder. It is easy to fill. I live in the Midwest and during the subzero winter weather I don't hook the top closed because the hooks froze in place before and I was unable to fill the feeder until the temperature warmed up a bit. I keep our feeder on a shepherd's hook and have to coat pole with Vaseline otherwise the squirrels manage to climb up the pole and jump from the pole, bypassing the squirrel baffle and grab on to the feeder. They have pulled the wire netting out of shape a bit, so if you have squirrels definitely do not hang it from a tree.

Awesome feeder!

Super zu befüllen, tolle Qualität und wenn sie nicht benötigt werden flach zusammenklappbar. Die Vögel nehmen es gut an. Das Futter bleibt trocken auch wenn das Futterhaus an einem freien Standort hängt, also z. B. nicht unter einem Baum

Très bonne qualité. Les mésanges l’adorent.

Very good feeder, pleased with this. It is robust, looks good and a decent size that hangs best from a branch rather than an existing bird table. Folds down flat if you need to store. Plenty of room for perching and feeding for small birds and had no trouble attracting them from first hanging. Use a varied size seed mix and if some falls out during feeding no problem, as birds who prefer ground foraging pick them up. Five stars.

Eine ausgezeichnetes Produkt und eine Empfehlung. Neben den Vivara Futtersäulen die beste Lösung zur Vögelfütterung. Für Vogelfutter mit einer Korngröße "geschälte Sonnenblumenkerne". Für kleinere Körner/Samen eher ungeeignet. Trotzdem sehr gut zur Aufnahme größerer Futermengen, robust und Wetterfest, leicht zu befüllen und läßt sich zur Aufbewahrung schmal zusammenlegen. Hält sicher sehr viele Jahre.