Gardman A01820 Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Bird Feeder, Multi-colour, 12.75 kg

We’ve been having an ongoing problem with pigeons. They would empty our previous “pigeon proof” feeder in 90 minutes. They would crowd over it and gobble up all the sunflower hearts, not giving the little birds a chance. At one point I was filling the feeder twice a day so I was having to buy seed regularly.Can the pigeons still get at the seed? Yes, a couple can…..but there’s significantly less pigeons and most importantly the little birds can eat. I find the pigeons are even less interested if I half fill it.Pros:Large feeder, good sized feeding tube, looks nice, easy to fill without spilling seed, well made, coated with germ resistant coating, has four perches (and four feeding holes) inside which the birds use, comes apart well for cleaning, the lid keeps the rain out and the lid makes it hard for pigeons to loiter as they can’t get a good grip.Cons:The lid is very tricky. It’s like a bayonet bulb and takes a lot of practice to be able to open and close it. It’s a case of press and turn. I’m using this outside my flat window so it’s important nothing falls so my husband drilled a small hole into the edge of the lid to secure it which doesn’t affect the waterproof aspect. We also secured the inner section just in case. I’d give it five stars if the lid was easier to use.Would I recommend this feeder?Yes. My windowsill isn’t full of fighting, greedy pigeons so far. It’s been out there for a week and the majority of pigeons have moved on and most importantly the small birds can eat without being scared off by big flappy wings.

Mangeoire achetée pour empêcher les étourneaux de piller les graines mises pour les moineaux, mésanges et autres pinsons.Après avoir vainement tenté d’accéder aux graines, les étourneaux, trop gros, ne viennent plus.J'enlève une étoile à cause du couvercle manquant à la réception. J'ai dû en bricoler un.

This is a very sturdy feeder. The small birds love it. Only down side is the lid on mine doesn't twist into the locking slots so I have had to wire it down with some picture hanging wire. Also I am unable to twist off the top for cleaning. It is squirrel proof though. The only way the squirrels can get any seed is by shaking some out!

Birds love it when it's filled with suet pellets mealworms & the pigeons have given up trying to get the food because the cage is far enough away from the food holder. Only one on the market like that. Previous one the pigeons could stick their neck in & get the food.

Bought this to feed the small birds in the garden and to stop the starlings stealing all the food. It works!Haven't had to clean it yet so cannot comment on that. The only thing I'd say is that the top of the feeder doesn't really open and close that well, however it still functions ok with out the twist and lock. The bars are just wide enough for the sparrows but too close together for the starlings. Sturdy product. It took the birds about 3 or 4 days to get used to it!