{"product_id":"bird-feeder-metal-squirrel-proof-hanging-outdoor-backyard-tube","title":"Squirrel Proof Metal Bird Feeder | Hanging Tube Feeder For Backyards, Gardens and Small Patios","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHang 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight activated cage closes the ports under a squirrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal construction resists chewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorts and perches sized for small garden birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscrews easily for filling and cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang clear of jumping off points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean every couple of weeks to protect visiting birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DecorsDeluxe","offers":[{"title":"Rotatable with Core","offer_id":52325319573800,"sku":"hF1765006603100115000","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rotatable with Extended Core","offer_id":52325319606568,"sku":"hF1765006603100115000","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/9092\/9704\/files\/Squirrel_Proof_Bird_Feeder_Hanging_Design_with_Four_Feeding_Ports_0.png?v=1788574410","url":"https:\/\/marlowvane.com\/products\/bird-feeder-metal-squirrel-proof-hanging-outdoor-backyard-tube","provider":"Marlow Vane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}