Perky-Pet SBG101 Squirrel Off Max Pinecone Bird Feeder with Flexports – 1.75 lb Capacity

My in-laws bought this for us, and I liked it so much that I searched online for it, and ordered two more for other areas of the yard! I have watched as squirrels have tried and tried to get into it, and they just can’t. They eventually get exhausted and go away. The exterior part slides down and covers the feeding holes with the weight of the squirrel’s body.Also, squirrels can’t gnaw through the tube.I’ve had several squirrel proof feeders in the past that didn’t work - either the squirrels chewed through it, or they were able to eat from the dispenser, etc. This one works and it’s worth every penny.The other thing I really like about this feeder is that when it rains, the seed doesn’t cake and get jammed up. We’ve had feeders before that leak when it rains, and the seed turns into one big suet cake that the birds can’t eat and that we cannot break up and clean out. Such a pain. Not with this one. Two thumbs up!

Doesn't spill seeds when the birds eat.

They call it squirrel-proof because a squirrel would be too heavy to hang on the side and access the holes where the seed comes out. I don't know if that works, because my squirrels don't bother to try -- they need only to lightly shake the branch it is hanging on, and it spills seed. The gentlest touch on the side causes seed to fall out of the holes and onto the ground. Horrendous design flaw.I can not fathom how they can call this squirrel proof. It is the least squirrel-proof feeder I have ever seen.EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED

Great feeder. Birds always around it. Love it.

I’m getting ready to order my third of this particular feeder. The first one lasted for a couple years. Squirrels were not an issue. They tried to get to the seed flexports but were unsuccessful. However, the raccoons figured out how to pluck the flexports out. Once the seeds poured out onto the ground they ate from there. I used Gorilla glue to glue the ports in place. The feeder worked well afterwards until the tips of the flexports wore out, allowing seeds to leak out slowly.We bought our second feeder and I immediately super glued (not the same expanding Gorilla glue used in the first feeder) the flexports in place. The second feeder has worked perfectly (until today) since purchasing it in October 2022. The raccoons persevered and clawed the flexports loose. I found two but the third remains lost.So, I’ll receive my third feeder, find a better plastic epoxy/adhesive, glue the flexports in place, and salvage all the flexports off the second feeder just in case the raccoons are once again successful in removing the flexports.I find the flexports to be the weakest link in this feeder’s design. They pop out easily unless glued in place and the rubber (or silicone?) tips of the port wear eventually. Everyone’s mileage may vary with this wear point depending on species and number of visitors to the feeder.The top fill cap is designed to screw/unscrew with a solid retention. My first feeder’s cap fit loosely but still maintained a solid closure (the raccoons left lots of claw marks along the edge, indicating to me that they attempted to gain access). The cap on my second feeder was a little harder to open until it had been opened closed a number of times. The fit remains secure.The squirrel proof feature works well to close off access to the seed flexports once their weight is on the outer metal cage. I’ve seen them suspend from their back feet and try to reach the feeder with their front. Thus far they have been unsuccessful at accessing the seed flexports. Instead, they forage beneath the feeder where seeds fall from the bird activity.I am on my third of this same feeder, and thus would recommend it. I would also recommend taking steps to secure those flexports.

I bought this birdfeeder to try to deter the squirrels from having the ability to get the seed. The little covers for each of the holes fell off Sporadically. I was not impressed at all, especially considering the price.

I wish that I could get my hand into it for cleaning, but a long-handled brush did a pretty good job.The squirrels gave up after a few tries.

The feeder looks very nice and the overall concept of it locking up when there is enough weight put on it makes sense to be ‘squirrel proof’.However, even though I have followed the recommendations of keeping the feeder 18” away from the fence (although my picture doesn’t look like it), the squirrels have found a way to hang on and maneuver the feeder in a way to take off plastic shields that allow the birds to eat, and dump seed all over the fence and ground (now enticing a small family of mice!). Multiple times I have gone out and replaced these shields only for the squirrels to remove them yet again. That is the major flaw in this design - the shields should not be removable!I will try a cayenne dusted bird seed next (ok for the birds but not for anyone else!), as well as super glue the shields in place (per another buyer’s recommendation). If this doesn’t work then I need to get a whole new feeder.

Over the past three years I have purchased a number of feeders in an effort to adequately feed the birds but discourage squirrel interlopers from eating the seeds,chasing away the birds and damaging the feeders.It appears that the recent purchase of The Perky Pet feeder is the answer I have been seeking.The feeder holdsabout a day’s worth of seeds,is easy to refill and replace on the stand and most importantly is difficult if not impossible for the squirrels to access.It has been to my bird feeder prayers.

Bad design, I am going to have to go buy a different one. What this company calls a Flex port id a bad design. I filled the feeder thinking it would help keep the weather and squirrels out. It didn't work. I went out the next day and the bird feeder was empty and the seed (what was left of it) was on the ground. Not exactly sure what happened but I believe when the birds were taking the seed out of the Flex port, They pulled the Port out of the feeder letting the seed drop to the ground. There were 2 ports on the ground and no seed left. I clipped them back in Place. They will not hold. If anything I will need to glue them in or go buy another feeder. It was total 56 dollars in Canada. I consider it a piece of Garbage.

It does what it claims to do. The squirrels cannot get to the seed.

This concept of this feeder is great. But the only thing that we noticed was that the birds landed on it but could not get the seeds out. We used sun flower seeds with the shells that the birds feast on from our feeders. So we tried without the shells and still the birds would land but didn't seem to want to use the feeder. One point is that the squirrels could not get at the seeds either.

If you love birds and actually clean your feeders… don’t bother with this one!Absolutely impossible to clean. Have only had it for a year and have to throw it out as there is mold and seeds in the bottom that cannot cleaned and doesn’t allow you to take it apart so you can clean it