Duncraft 18834 Squirrel Proof Blocker Selective

I've been through a few feeders looking for something simple that beats the squirrels. This one fits the bill. Its all metal construction prevents chewing, and the distance between the inner wire mesh feed tube and outer cage is sized to allow the birds to reach the seeds with ease. The squirrels can't get at them. It has attracted woodpeckers, nuthatches, titmice and cardinals (which eat seeds that spill on the ground below it). It has a simple locking tab on top that seals the lid but allows for easy refilling.
I just wish it was made in the USA instead of China, like so many other things. I'd happily pay more for that.

For some odd reason the squirrels this year are simply mad. I've had all of my feeders literally torn apart by squirrels. They eat through acrylic and wood and squeal while doing it, which is somewhat amusing to hear. I think they're possessed or something.

I did a lot of on-line research about squirrel proof feeders and this one came up as the best value. The next step is the $60 feeder and it continues to rise in price after that one. Hopefully I'll never have to do that. The birds seem to love the feeder, and I am no longer burning through expensive feed. I get a variety of birds and they don't seem to have any trouble getting to the feed through the wire. I saw one squirrel try to touch the feeder, but he/she gave up after about 5 seconds. Their hands simply can't get to the food. He must have told the others because I haven't seen any others even make an attempt.

As far as food type, you can pretty much use anything you want. The containment...Read more

This one really works! I've just purchased my second Duncraft 18834 squirrel-block feeder, since the first one has proved so successful. This is the first feeder of many I've tried over the last 20 years that keeps out squirrels--every last one. Squirrels simply cannot get at the feed because of the wire cage. Although a few tried when I first put it up, they gave up and never attempted it again. It's a pleasure to see only birds at the feeder instead of a squirrel hanging on and keeping away the birds. The little metal disk that is supposed to keep the cap on tightly also does its job. Squirrels can't remove the cap to get at the feed.

But in addition to its squirrel-blocking ability, its construction has other advantages. The feed is contained in a stainless-steel mesh tube rather than a plastic tube like most feeders. This allows air to circulate around the feed and prevent it from getting moldy after a few days of rain. I've had the first feeder over 8 months now and...Read more