Here’s another variation on a squirrel-proof bird feeder that closes off access to the seed because of a squirrel’s weight.
This bird feeder has a plastic inner tube with seed and feeding ports, and a metal outer cage, decorated with rustic leaves. The leaves are strategically placed so that when a squirrel puts his weight on the outer cage, it drops down and the leaves block the feeding ports.
It has six feeder ports and holds 3.4 pounds of seed.
While the Squirrel Be Gone may be more aesthetically pleasing than the other bird feeders, it doesn’t seem to be as sturdy.
This isn’t the squirrel-proof bird feeder to give you the most bang for your buck. If you want a feeder you can hang and the squirrel’s weight closes off access to the seed, I recommend the Absolute Bird Feeder. Its all-metal construction means it will work for years to come.
But, nevertheless, here’s where you can find the Squirrel Be Gone online:
The Bird Shed
Note: if you want to check it outin person, Ace Hardware carries it.
I have had these feeders for several years and they work very well, however, I recently purchased one from Walmart and have had much trouble with it. The dowel that the feeder hangs from comes out of the holes and drops it on the ground. The plastic body is thinner than my older ones and has broken
and the seeds pour out of the bottom. I glued a piece of plexiglass on the hole and put it up. It just fell again ,but this time I used the dowel and hanger from an old one and put it back up. I would like to buy a new one but I’m afraid, since they are so poorly made.
Dick Luerssen