Product Description
The Birdscapes Tulip Garden Lantern Feeder holds up to 6 lbs. of seed, has a feeding tray, utilizes the Sure-Lock cap system (which keeps squirrels out) and has a powder coat rustic brown finish. The transparent seed compartment makes it easy to monitor seed levels and keep your feeder clean! Remember to clean your feeder once every two weeks with mild soap and water solution. Feeder can be hung with squirrel-proof wire hanger. The six perch/feeding station set-up, coupled with the anti-squirrel technology makes this feeder one of the most economical and convenient on the market! Birdscapes is the leading supplier of Wild Bird Feeders and Accessories. Birdscapes Wild Bird Feeder models lure the bird in pursuit of seed providing you with hours of joy as random wild birds flock to feed in your yard.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1685 in Lawn & Patio
- Size: 9L x 9W ins.
- Color: multicolor
- Brand: Perky-Pet
- Model: 366
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 14.69" h x 9.06" w x 9.96" l, 2.03 pounds
Features
- Holds 6 lb of seed
- Sure-LockTM cap system and squirrel proof wire hanger
- Bird preferred Unshaped perches
- Tall lantern-shaped bird feeder with decorative tulip design
- Transparent seed compartment makes it easy to monitor seed levels
- Bottom-feeding tray catches seed and prevents waste and weeds
Amazon.com
Keep the backyard birds fed and happy with the Birdscapes Tall Tulip garden lantern feeder. Boasting an impressive seed capacity of 6 pounds, the Tall Tulip features a transparent seed compartment with a decorative tulip design, making it easy to monitor seed levels and keep the feeder clean. The feeder's bottom-feeding tray, meanwhile, catches seed and prevents waste and weeds. And the feeder employs a Sure-Lock cap system in the lid to keep squirrels out.
Finished in a rustic brown color that complements the natural elements in your yard, the Tall Tulip should be cleaned one every two weeks with a mild soap and water solution.
Hanging a Bird Feeder
The best place to hang a bird feeder is in a sheltered location with southeastern exposure, as birds like to feed in the sun and out of the wind. Birds also prefer not to have any obstructions over their feeding areas, so they can easily see predators.
Discouraging Squirrels and Raccoons
When hanging your bird feeder from a tree branch, try and locate it at least 12 feet from any tree trunk or limb and at least 4 feet up from the ground. This will prevent squirrels from either jumping from the tree or up for the ground onto the feeder. If you're hanging a feeder off the line, make sure the line is at least 8 feet long, with the feeder suspended at least 4 feet above the ground or snow. You should also use a very thin wire, such as piano wire.
When pole mounting the feeder, make sure the pole is at least 5-1/2 feet in length. This will allow you to place the pole approximately 1 foot into the ground and still keep the bottom of the feeder 4 feet off the ground. You may also want to add a squirrel baffle, such as the Perky-Pet squirrel baffle, which can be hung above or pole mounted below the feeder. And to keep raccoons at bay, try placing a 6-inch diameter stovepipe that's at least 2 feet long around the mounting pole. They'll find it difficult to climb the thicker stovepipe.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
250 of 251 people found the following review helpful.
By Jeff4U
Hi folks. I don't have spare time to review every product I buy here with over 250 orders in the last year. However, I do feel obligated to mention or warn others when a product fails under normal ordinary conditions.
This bird feeder looks very nice, it holds plenty of bird seed, and I have no problems with the funky lid or filling the feeder. (I don't like the flimsy plastic glass)
I wondered "WHY are the birds completely ignoring this feeder when I clearly see it's still half full of seed? They used to like it. What's the deal?" Hummm.
I quickly discovered the problem. What happens is; every time it rains, the bottom area (tray) gets filled with water and saturates the seed, turning it into a thick muddy paste. At this point, the birds have no interest. After examining the feeder, I noticed the "tray" has little tiny drain holes - not quite the size of lead in a pencil. These drain holes are obviously insufficient. I doubt I can drill the plastic holes larger without breaking the tray.
In summary, I find it surprising that no other reviewers mentioned this problem. Ultimately, my recommendation is to only buy this feeder if you hang it in a dry area, such as in a pavilion, under an eave, or a similar location. For me, it's time to go bird feeder shopping once more.
Be well,
Jeff
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
By RN and EMT-I
This feeder is attractive, easy to use and functional. The only thing I don't like, and maybe this is just my seed, but the birdseed sometimes gets stuck in the openings so I have to go in with my finger to get the birdseed to come out again. Other than that, can't complain.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By B. Yoo
I bought this bird feeder for my mother as a mother's day gift. As such, the majority of this review is second hand information, although I have had the pleasure of watching birds eating from it on my own a few times.
I live in the Northeast, and the few times that I've seen the birdfeeder in action I've seen primarily cardinals and orioles, as well as a small brown bird (I have no idea what type of bird this one was). The birdfeeder is always busy, the birds really seem to love it. My mother said she has also had quite a few blue jays, along with random mixes of other birds. So the birdfeeder is definitely a hit. There is a drawback however. Squirrels readily found the birdfeeder, and for about a month birds were unable to eat out of it as the squirrels would steal everything. There are ways to combat this problem, and after trying a couple of the solutions she found online, my mother hit upon one that worked, which basically consists of hanging the birdfeeder from a long wooden stick by a string, and then extending this stick outward from our deck so that the squirrels only option is to go out on the stick and drop onto the birdfeeder. Apparently, no squirrel is quite this stupid.
The squirrel problem, obviously, is not this bird feeder's fault, although if you have a high squirrel population in your area you may want to try one of the anti squirrel bird feeders instead. With that said, this bird feeder is beautiful, very solidly constructed, and does a great job of dispensing the seed. (another reviewer stated that the cracks at the bottom of the feeder which dispense the seed were a bit small, but this has not been a problem for my mother, guess it may be dependent upon what type of bird seed you are using)
Overall, if you are looking for a bird feeder, this is a great one!
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