Product Description

Forest green absolute squirrel proof bird feeder with 4-section pole and hanger. The best feeder for close-to-home bird viewing. Single-sided feeding for placement near windows or walls. Can be pole or post mounted. Seed saver baffle reduces wasted seed. Easy to open and fill with top-loc feature. Squirrel resistant construction. Adjustable weight settings. Large 2.5 gallon (15 lbs.) Seed capacity. Hanger and pole included. Durable powder coated steel body. Select hardwood perch. Spring operated perch drops and shuts off access to feed.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1062 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Heritage Farms
• Model: HEF7533
• Dimensions: 15.00" h x 11.00" w x 13.00" l, 13.00 pounds

Features

• From Heritage Farms, inventive wild bird feeder keeps squirrels and large birds at bay
• Crafted in durable steel with clear polycarbonate windows, feeder holds 2-1/2 gallons of birdseed; baffler and sloped seed chute enable steady food flow
• Feeding ports close to large birds and critters using counterweight system; placement in sheltered southeast location for frequent visitors
• Wash the bird feeder regularly with water and white vinegar; metal standing post and hanging hook are included
• This item weighs 13 pounds upon shipping and is covered by a 5-year limited warranty; birdseed not included

Amazon.com Review
With cheerful songs and gentle grace, birds enrich the natural environment of most every yard. While plants, flowers, and bird feeders provide food for our feathered friends, the small birds often must compete with more aggressive, larger birds and critters such as squirrels to find adequate nourishment. Heritage Farms caters to these petite birds with this squirrel-proof bird feeder.

Thoughtfully designed, the bird feeder's main body is crafted with hardy powder-coated steel to resist battering and weather damage. An attractive hardwood perch provides a sitting place for small finches, orioles and other birds while dining. To allow seed to flow unhindered into feeding ports, Heritage Farms installed a sloped seed hopper and a seed baffle. The feeder holds up to 2-1/2 gallons of birdseed. See-through polycarbonate windows let owners monitor the birdseed levels. A clever counterweight system closes the feeding ports when it senses the mass of larger birds or squirrels, leaving these greedy creatures to seek food elsewhere to help keep squirrels and other pesky critters out of the bird feeder. The counterweight also helps conserve seed for more economical distribution. A heavy-duty steel pole accompanies the feeder for mounting upright. Heritage Farms also provides a hanging hook for users who prefer to hang the feeder from a tree branch. For the best results, hang the bird feeder near trees and bushes rather than in the open where birds feel vulnerable to predators. Users should regularly clean the feeder with equal parts water and white vinegar to protect the birds from bacteria and disease. Avoid use chemicals on the bird feeder. Birdseed is not included with the feeder. Heritage Farms offers limited five-year warranty for this item. The feeder weighs 13 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling

From the Manufacturer
Absolute brand SquirrelProof wild bird feeder features an adjustable counterweight that is designed to close the access ports to the seed when a squirrel or large, heavy bird tries to eat. Prevents wasted seed. Metal construction cannot be damaged by aggressive squirrels. Sloped seed hopper directs all seed to the feeding ports. Includes heavy duty metal hanger and also comes with a multisection steel pole for optional pole mounting. Features windows above the feeding stations. These clear, polycarbonate windows can't be damaged by squirrels. Feeder comes in durable forest green finish. Large 21/2 gallon capacity.

Customer Reviews

Truly squirrel-proof!
I own four of these; I am buying four more to use in the country. I've given eight of them as gifts. Simply put, THEY WORK. The squirrels have to go through such contortions to get to the food that they really are not a big problem anymore. You do have to take care in your placement, or the squirrels will hang onto a nearby fence or branch and feast away, but once placed properly, you'll frustrate them!

Wasteful
Because there is no raised edge on the feeding tray, cupsful of seeds get spilled onto the ground. We have no squirrels to glean the spills but perhaps are attracting rats.
In this feeder's favor, we like adjusting the perch to exclude heavier birds, and the unit is certainly easy to fill and clean.

Not completely squirrel-proof
I made sure to place it away from trees and platforms from which squirrels can jump from. I placed it near a small apple tree with branches that droop from too much weight. I have two gray squirrels and two red squirrels. I saw one gray squirrel put two feet on the feeding bar and the other two feet on the feeding station. It was able to feed for a long time. I haven't seen any other squirrels do it again. I don't know how the squirrel got there. I used a metal bird feeder pole, so the squirrel didn't climb. Overall I really like the feeder. It holds so much seed that I don't have to fill it too often. I have cardinals, chickadees, blue jays, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, tufted titmouse, and various sparrows and finches.