Perky-Pet Squirrel-Be-Gone Max Bird Feeder, (4) Flexport Feeding Stations

Definitely squirrel proof, at least where I have it hung. It's been awesome. It's 2 years old now, but a few months ago, food started spilling out every time birds eat. I finally investigated... the plastic where they push their beaks in to get food (flexports) has worn away. So it's a great feeder, but it only has a 2-year life. I tried to repair it with tape, wire, and security ties, which sounded easy, but failed on all 3 tries. It's probably doable, but more effort than I've had time for yet. UPDATE: you can buy replacement flexports so this review went from a 4 to a 5! It's a great feeder.

I do not want to jinx it, but it's been 3 days since putting it out... and not a single squirrel on it. This is the 5th type of 'squirrel-proof' feeder I've tried in the past few weeks. There has been a new batch of clever squirrel youngsters hanging around my feeders this Spring. 6 at any given time. They must be too lite to push down the springs on the others. As they hung upside down and emptied the feeders every day. But, with this one...it must be too big around, or too slippery for them to hang on. Yay!! The birds took to it pretty quickly. Cardinals are a bit big for it though. I also have a suet feeder for them though. I will wait a few more days, and IF still no squirrels empty out this feeder, I'll definitely be ordering another! Highly recommend. 10 stars!!

The squirrels have been trying to defeat this for weeks and they finally did. But with one design adjustment, I think this would be perfect. In each port is a small plastic barrier that holds the seeds in but allows the birds to peck at them. The squirrels chewed through thst and now, when they shake it, the seeds fall out. If those were metal, it would be perfect. They can’t get the too off, they can’t chew through the glass….this is the only weak point. Overall its a great feeder that holds a lot and is sturdy. It looks nice and is reasonably priced. The only drawback is thst my squirrels hang from the top by their feet so they don’t activate the weight trigger that closes the seed ports. Then they chew through the plastic. I think im going to try buying some metal screening if i can find the right size to let the birds get the seed through them and cover those ports. The birds love it though!!

It’s squirrel proof, but unfortunately, not raccoon proof.

Cannot recommend at all... it does slow down the squirrels but with the lack of ventilation... any temp changes cause a huge amount of condensation to form inside the clear tube, which causes the sunflower chips (or any seeds) to clump together and MOLD/ROT....fast. If you live anywhere where the seeds will, even slightly warm, in the daytime.. and then cool in the evening, you will get enough condensation in the airless tube area to rot all your seeds. In an effort to prevent squirrels from being able to grip the feeder, they made this an airless, clear poly tube seed holder... BAD DESIGN.... and they obviously didn't test it much or they would have been aware of the issue created by the condensation. Just spent time, drilling hundreds of very small holes in the tube.. hoping to create enough air flow to prevent wasting any more seed. Unless the condensation is stopped, you will loose all your expensive seed to rot and this feeder will be useless. Of course this creates the need and additional expense of buying a large feeder cover, to prevent driving rain from entering the tube.... we'll see. Regardless, with this feeder you also have the additional, EXPENSE of replacing the "ports".... this feeder is NOT WORTH IT.... the modifications, covers and replacement ports make it VERY expensive... keep looking.. Possibly, here in Alaska, once deep winter sets in and the days and nights are well below freezing, it will be ok till warmer weather returns. Not much chance of the feeder warming up in the middle of winter. But, a squirrel proof feeder isn't needed then as they mostly hibernate. I need it NOW..... and it's useless... keep this in mind. Again, cannot recommend with the ongoing expenses of port replacement... and design condensation flaws. `

The only one I've been able to use that stops squirrels. It protects the seeds from getting wet and squirrels have to work too hard to get at the seed. Problem is the plastic covering the openings does wear out as others have noted here and spills seeds. The company needs to redesign and offer parts replacements. I'm a DIYer and am going to try to fix with some clear duct tape because I've always liked this feeder. Now that I've bought two other squirrel proof feeders they are too small for cardinals. I want this to work so badly since every bird loves this feeder but the company really needs to offer replacement parts for the openings.

This bird feeder is great! It has a large capacity and cardinals can still use it. I had a major grackle/black bird/starling problem and this feeder has taken care of it. With my old feeder the black birds would arrive in large flocks, eat ALL of my seed and keep all other birds away from the feeder. I'd fill up at 8am and all the seed would be gone by noon. With this feeder they have to work harder to get the seed and their bodies are so big it makes it difficult. The grackles/black birds/starlings can still get on the feeder, but only one at a time. They are no longer controlling the air space and feeders in my back yard. The smaller birds are loving this feeder and it holds enough seed for at least three to four days before I have to refill.

Seems good so far. Only been a couple of weeks. They don't sell replacements for the feeding ports which many people said get deteriorated over time. I only fill it about 6" because people say the seed molds. I just dump the excess in the yard when I refill it. Saw a squirrel try to get in it but it was too long for him to hang and reach down. He tried to chew the hanging wire and the lid which has a push-button and is made of metal so it can't be destroyed!! Kept him out.

La mangeoire est vraiment efficace contre les écureuils: dès les premiers jours, nous avons vu un écureuil tenter sa chance, de toutes les manières possibles mais sans succès. Le design empêche vraiment le gaspillage contrairement à notre ancien modèle. Les oiseaux doivent travailler un peu plus fort pour obtenir les graines et beaucoup moins de graines tombent par terre. La capacité de stockage de la mangeoire est également appréciable et avec moins de gaspillage, nous la remplissons une fois par semaine comparativement à l’ancienne où c’était aux 2-3 jours.

It's a lovely feeder, but a lot of the seed spills out on the ground when the birds are feeding

Great product. Attracts birds and great to watch !

it is perfect. No squirrels have been able to access the contents. It holds a large amount of seeds; I use it for sunflower seeds. It works as well as my squirrel buster plus feeder, and cost almost a third of it. Also an added plus, the seeds do not flow out all over the place but stay in the feeder for the birds. I'm extremely pleased on all counts and definitely recommend this model. Thank you.

Ça fonctionne bien contre les écureuils mais la mini ouverture semble deplaire aux oiseaux qui viennent bcp moins manger 😞