Duncraft 171 Squirrel Proof Selective Feeder Review
Duncraft 171 Squirrel Proof Selective Feeder Feature
- From Duncraft, clever wild bird feeder keeps squirrels and large birds at bay
- Metal cage protects the seed tube, allowing only small birds through cage gaps; metal cap keeps contents secure
- Recycled polycarbonate seed tube holds up to 1-1/2 pounds of birdfeed; with 6 metal seed ports and perches
- Hanging hook provided for easy installation; hang in a sheltered southeast location for more bird visitors
- This item measures 17-1/2 by 10 inches and weighs 5-1/2 pounds upon shipping; birdseed not included
The selective feeder contains seed in a 15-1/2-inch recycled polycarbonate tube. Birds perch before six metal seed ports to eat. A metal cage-style casing surrounds the tube, keeping pests away by allowing only small birds to pass through the gaps in the casing to dine. A metal cap tops the feeder to thwart damage from eager claws and teeth and Duncraft's squirrel-lock secures the tube inside. To satiate squirrels and large birds without disrupting the smaller birds' meal, discarded seed falls through the feeder's wire base to the ground. The feeder offers a loop for installing the feeder from tree branches or from an overhang. Users should regularly clean the feeder with equal parts water and white vinegar to protect the birds from bacteria and disease and restock with fresh seed. The feeder holds approximately 1-1/2 pounds of seed. Birdseed is not included. The full feeder spans 17-1/2 inches in length with a 10-inch diameter. This item weighs 5-1/2 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling This Duncraft Squirrel Proof Selective wild bird feeder holds about 1-1/2 lbs of mixed seed. 10" diameter wire fenced area keeps out larger birds and squirrels. 15-1/2" tall with 6 feeding stations. The wire base on this feeder allows discarded seed to fall to the ground, keeping squirrels off the feeder, and attracting more ground-feeding birds.