Gardman A01820 Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Bird Feeder, Multi-colour, 12.75 kg
A heavy duty cast cage provides maximum resistance to squirrels and larger birds.
Holds 500g seed, 485g peanut bites or 360g sunflower seeds
Product Details
- Heavy duty cast cage
- FeedSafe biocidal coating kills bacteria on contact
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Heavy Duty FeedersThe Gardman Heavy Duty Feeders are made from durable, polished aluminium that are long lasting and can be dismantled for easy cleaning. | Why Feed Birds?Due to significant agricultural changes and urbanisation over recent decades, natural food resources are even more scare. This is why it is essential to feed garden birds all year round to aid their survival. Once you have started to feed the birds it is important to continue and keep a routine, as they will become reliant upon your help. |
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| Attracts Robins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Attracts Blue Tit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Attracts Great Tit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Attracts Coal Tit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Attracts Green Finches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attracts Chaffinches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attracts Songthrushes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Attracts House Sparrows | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prevents Squirrels and large birds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 980 g |
| Size: | 12.75 kg |
| Dimensions: | 24 x 24 x 29 cm; 980 Grams |
| Model: | A01820 |
| Part: | A01820 |
| Colour: | Multi-colour |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Gardman |
| Colour: | Multi-colour |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 12.75 kg |
4.0 out of 5 stars The pigeons aren’t too keen on this feeder.
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars Starling proof feede
Great feeder, however, I bought two from Amazon Warehouse “used but very good”, one does not have a lid. Three Amazon warehouse purchases this week, two in poor, used, spoiled/parts missing condition, despite being sold as “used but very good ” . Quality control, anyone?
4.0 out of 5 stars Good feeder with a few flaws.
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!
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well but lid fitting needs a redesig
Bought this to prevent squirrels from eating all the seed. It works well except, within a day, the squirrels were able to get the lid off. I keep the seed level low now so they have trouble reaching i
4.0 out of 5 stars Big Bird and Squirrel Proof
I am very happy with this bird feeder. It does what it says. Only down side, there is nothing to stop some seed coming out as you fill it and the birds can`t get the remainder of the seed at the bottom. You have to tip the feeder upside down to get it out. would be good if you could actually take the feeder apart.
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!
4.0 out of 5 stars Takes some time for garden birds to feed from it.
It has taken some time for the birds to start to feed from this feeder. My slight concern is that the wires are a bit too close for the sparrows to feel comfortable entering it. I hope it will be used more as they become more confident – at least it is stopping the jackdaws and pigeons.
We don’t want to feed what we consider vermin, since grey squirrels are an undesirable invasive species.
Would happily feed the native red squirrels if there were any where we live.
Product works well and also keeps large birds from feeding.
An update to original feedback.
The crows have learnt to rock hard the mealworm feeders to drop them on the floor.
The squirrels have learnt to lift the lids and turn to get in the top.
4.0 out of 5 stars Parakeet resistant if adapted
I bought this to stop parakeets but they managed to get the food despite the bars, so I have added garden wire diagonally across many of the opening where the seed openings are located. This works a treat and the parakeets have given up at last. It is about time the manufacturers redesigned the feeder to stop parakeets which are becoming more of a nuisance as their numbers rapidly increase in the U.K.
The small birds have no problems with my adaptations. Also, I have had no problems with the top cover which many have mentioned.