You can completely dismantle this feeder to ensure thorough cleaning; plus, as the contents are clearly visible, you can easily tell when it’s time to refill and detect any seed that needs discarding. Four feeding ports enable more small birds to feed simultaneously, and you can use this feeder with both peanuts and seed mixes to suit your local songbird population and to attract different species. There are several different types of squirrel proof bird feeders on the market. Before you choose a new one for your garden, make sure that you look at all of the different types available. Cage Feeders Its new metal chew-proof design keeps rats and squirrels out while the feeding ports close automatically when large birds and other heavy pests attempt to feed. Thanks to its large 1.5L capacity, you can spend more time watching your local songbirds and less time having to refill with seeds. The first word that springs to mind when handling the feeder is ‘sturdy’. It just feels robust, solid, and like it will be durable. As we mentioned above, we prefer an all-metal design as metal is certainly more pest-proof than plastic, so this feeder definitely scores highly in his regard. Given its construction, it is more weighty than a plastic bird feeder of a similar size, but it’s not so heavy as to cause issues, i.e. being too heavy to hang up, get into position etc. Weather Proof - No seed clogging, built in rain guard above seed ports keeps the seed dry to prevent clogging.

If possible, you should place your squirrel proof feeders at a distance of over 10 feet from any trees, wires, roofs and gutters to prevent squirrels from leaping onto your feeders. From an aesthetics perspective, it looks pretty good. While no bird feeder isn’t going to win an award for being the most beautiful thing in the universe, there certainly better-looking bird feeders, and we’d put this bird feeder in this category. Dark green works well in any garden, so it’ll fit in regardless of the colour of your plants, hedges, fences, shed, etc. Mounting your feeders on a metal pole away from branches will help to prevent squirrels from reaching your bird food. Could this be the saviour of birdseed? Or will it, like many other supposed ‘squirrel proof’ bird feeders out there, rapidly fail when the squirrels get a whiff of bird feed in their nostrils and aggressively try to break their way in? Can it stop rats, crows, and other big birds from eating all the food? For these products we offer a delivery service Local to Trowell Garden Centre, delivering with our own transport.Wondering which is the best squirrel proof bird feeder in the UK for your garden? Here’s how to choose. Type of Food Protect Against Large Birds & Rats: Say goodbye to unwanted guests like pigeons, crows, magpies, and rats. Welcome beautiful songbirds without the interference of these larger animals. Ensure that cats, pesky squirrels, larger birds and other animals cannot climb or land on nearby branches and foliage. Tall plants with delicate branches and stems work best.

WEATHER PROOF – KEEPS SEED DRY & FRESH – The PestOff bird feeder has a built in weather guard to keep the seed fresh and dry to prevent seed clogging. Seed clogging is a common problem with other weight activated bird feeders that have no seed protection. Easy to fill and clean, this set of bird feeders is also very reasonably priced. Whether you want to add some squirrel-proof feeders to your current arrangements or are just starting out to feed the birds in your garden, this bird feeder set makes a great buy and even comes fully assembled. This attractive and durable squirrel proof bird feeding station features a transparent perspex seed tube complete with chew-proof polished die-cast aluminium fittings. This feature will stop squirrels from destroying your feeder by chewing the perches, lid or ports and emptying the entire contents.One of the best squirrel proof feeders on the market, the BD1057 by Squirrel Buster is an excellent choice to keep squirrels and large birds from devouring all of your birdseed.

The tube itself can hold 1.5 litres of seed, which is a fair amount and will last for many, many weeks. Although some will advise against larger birder due to the fact that seed can get wet and mouldy, in addition to the fact that they’re typically harder to clean, if this model is 100% waterproof, it will mean that its size won’t count against it and will actually make it a more appealing product. Roamwild Pestoff Bird Feeder: Our Field Tests The hanging copper coloured BF001 Bird Feeding Station by Sahara Sailor is an attractive 2-in-1 bird feeder that provides an unobscured view of your feeding feathered friends. Built to Last: Crafted with heavy-duty metal baffles and a riot-grade shield quality tube, this feeder isn't just resistant, it's virtually indestructible. No squirrel has chewed through it.Thanks to their durable metal construction, complete with a weather-resistant powder-coated finish, these bird feeders have been designed to last. Each feeder comes complete with a metal hanging loop, an external squirrel-proof cage and an internal feeder. The model has four seed ports and perches, while the peanut model has a secure mesh interior.