Perky Acrylic Window Feeder

Comment: I don't often come here to type reviews, but I simply had to review this one. I had ordered this bird feeder, but I wasn't sure I was going to like it. While I was waiting for this one to arrive in the mail, I went to an expensive "Wild Bird" store in town, and I purchased a $25 feeder and a $6 suction cup attachment piece. I set up both bird feeders on two windows, right next to each other. Then we waited and watched the birds come.

Now, I will say that the expensive bird feeder was made in the US, and was made from high-quality hard plastic. This Perky Pet brand at Amazon is made from super lightweight plastic, and feels like it will fall apart at any moment. However, the huge difference between the two that I own is how you can view the birds!

The expensive bird feeder fills up, so when the birds come to eat, the bird seed itself gets in the way of your viewing experience. You may get a better glimpse of the birds if they come in at the exact right angle. Also, my expensive bird feeder is a "cling" feeder, meaning there is no perch. This means the birds must barely grasp the feeder, all the while flapping their wings, and as soon as they get a bit of seed, off they fly to find a perch!

But, with this cheap little feeder, there is NO birdseed to obstruct your view because all of the seed sits at the bottom. In fact, the little birds just hop inside and feast away. Or, they will sit on the ledge of the feeder and feast away. Either way, they stay longer because they are more comfortable. This bird feeder has been an utter delight to us! Oh, and the birds can not sweep the food out either.

I will also say that our trip to the bird store in town was useful, and I will share what I learned about getting the suction cups to stay. You must first soak the suction cups in warm water for a few minutes. Then dry them completely. Then rub your nose (or oily T-zone spot) and lightly rub a bit of that oil into the cup, and *then* firmly stick the suction cup to your window.

Comment: My husband and I originally bought these in town but hadn't been able to replace them, so we tried the net. We have two outside our casement windows in our sunroom (no sills and easy filling). They provide lots of entertainment for kids, pets, company of all ages. Fun and inexpensive. Gail in VA

Comment: First off I bought this feeder from Warehouse Deals via Amazon Fulfillment (Most probably a return from another customer) and when I received the feeder it wouldn't stay together (It is cheaply made) so I broke out the "Amazing Goop All-Purpose Household Goop, 3.7-Ounce Tube #130012" to glue it together.
(Hence the three stars)

Now here's how I "Lured" the birds in:

I hung a traditional bird feeder about 3 feet away from the window feeder and let it stay there for several days while the Birds feasted, then removed it and the Birds went for the window feeder.

Comment: I like the look of it not real big but one of the suction cups won't hold. I had to use tape to keep it from falling.

Comment: I think it's really wrong that the dimensions of this product aren't written on the page. And I'm surprised that not one of the other reviewers thought to give them!

Here they are:
The outside dimensions are 7.5" wide at the widest point, and 6.5" high at the highest point. At the smallest points (the sides) it is 3.5" high.
The dimensions of the hole that birds can perch in are: 6" wide at the widest point, and 4" high at the highest point. BUT at the sides of the hole, it is only 1.5" high.

So the hole that birds can perch in is very small. I seriously doubt that cardinals can perch there. So far I have only seen finches. Maybe the other reviewers are reviewing an older product that used to be larger?

And I've looked elsewhere, and I just can't find anything bigger. It seems like there's a big gaping hole in the market waiting to be filled. Why won't any of these companies make a window feeder that's just a couple inches bigger? It's frustrating.

I'm keeping it because it's a good price (when I got the feeder it was about $6 plus shipping) and it wouldn't be worth it to send it back. I just thought that people interested in purchasing this should have better information before they make their decision.

Update: I changed this review from 2 stars to 3, mostly because it has held up well so far. Yes, it's smaller than I would like, but it has never once fallen off the window and the little birds like it. (Be aware that it can take them a while to notice it, but once they do they'll come back.) It's very cool seeing a wild bird just a few feet away from your face.