Squirrel Proof Metal Bird Feeder | Hanging Tube Feeder For Backyards, Gardens and Small Patios

The problem with most bird feeders is not birds. It is that a squirrel empties a full feeder in an afternoon and chews through the plastic doing it. A metal tube with a weight activated outer cage solves both: squirrels are heavy enough to close the ports when they climb on, and there is nothing soft for them to gnaw through.

Feeding ports are sized for the small birds you actually want, finches, tits, sparrows, and nuthatches, with perches positioned so they can feed comfortably without a larger bird muscling in. The tube unscrews for filling and cleaning, which matters more than people expect, because a feeder that is awkward to clean gets cleaned rarely and that spreads disease between visiting birds. Hang it clear of a fence or a branch by at least a couple of feet, because squirrels reach far further sideways than most people expect.

Hang it from a branch, a hook, or a pole, at least a couple of metres from anything a squirrel can jump from, since a determined one will launch across a surprising gap. Clean it every couple of weeks with hot soapy water and dry it fully before refilling. Keep seed dry and discard anything that has gone damp or mouldy. To keep the feed for the birds, buy it now.

• Weight activated cage closes the ports under a squirrel
• Metal construction resists chewing
• Ports and perches sized for small garden birds
• Unscrews easily for filling and cleaning
• Hang clear of jumping off points
• Clean every couple of weeks to protect visiting birds