The Perky-Pet Easy Feeder features a wire barrier that protects against squirrel damage and a 4 lb. seed capacity. This squirrel-proof feeder is inch-for-inch the best in the business at keeping squirrels out and letting birds in! The clear seed container makes it easy to monitor the seed level. A uniquely engineered removable seed cartridge makes for easy refilling and cleaning. Remember to clean your feeder once every two weeks with mild soap and water solution. Pole mount or hang. The clear seed containers make it easy to monitor the seed levels and provide for ease of refilling and cleaning. Remember to clean your feeder once every two weeks with mild soap and water solution. Hang mount. Perky-Pet Wild Bird Feeder models lure the bird in pursuit of seed providing you with hours of joy as random wild birds flock to feed at your house.
Perky-Pet 102 Squirrel-Resistant Easy Feeder
A Wonderful Way to Watch Birds
Delight in feeding and watching a wide range of wild birds with this Perky-Pet Easy Feeder. This feeder attracts everything from chickadees, finches, juncos, kinglets, nuthatches, and redpolls to siskins, sparrows, titmice, woodpeckers, and wrens. Watching wild birds happily feeding and frolicking about, what could be more wonderful?
Easy to Use
This feeder offers both excellent functionality and ease of use–perfect for beginners or long-time bird-watching enthusiasts looking to enhance their bird-friendly backyard oasis. Simply fill this feeder with up to 4 pounds of black oil sunflower seed, mixed seed, peanut chunks, safflower seed, or sunflower kernels. Once filled, hang the feeder in the yard, then watch as your feathered friends quickly fly in to feast.
Squirrel-Resistant Design
This functional bird feeder’s unique design quickly attracts wild birds, while keeping pesky squirrels at bay. This feeder’s long, cylindrical-shaped seed reservoir comes wrapped in a vibrant-red metal barrier, which not only offers a comfortable perch for birds, but also protects the feeder from squirrel damage and helps prevent squirrels from accessing the 12 seed ports. The transparent seed reservoir makes it easy to check seed levels at a glance, plus it lifts up and out of the metal cage for convenient filling and cleaning as needed.
Suggested Placement
This feeder’s stainless-steel loop hanger allows for sturdy hanging near a back deck, porch, patio, or a window overlooking a garden or landscaped area in your yard. This feeder can also be pole-mounted for strategic placement and as an extra squirrel deterrent.
Choose a location that not only provides a great view, but that is also bird friendly. Birds prefer an open space, so they can easily move from one feeding port to the next. They also like to be in a location that gets both sun and partial shade during the day. An ideal location will be between 5 and 8 feet off the ground and within 15 feet of nearby coverage, like bushes and shrubs, so birds feel safe and protected from predators.
Cleaning the Feeder
Keep this bird feeder clean and filled with fresh seed or feed to ensure return visits. This feeder features a raised red top, which allows air to circulate, and drainage holes on the red metal base to help the seed stay fresh. Perky-Pet recommends checking this bird feeder once a week for insects or mold and cleaning it at least once every two weeks with a mild soap and water solution.
Convenient Components
Highlights
Wild Birds love: Comfortable wrap-around wire perch 12 seed ports Fresh seed continuously You’ll love: Wrap-around perch provides more viewing angles Wire barrier protects against squirrel damage and prevents access to seed ports Removable seed reservoir for easy filling and cleaning Stainless-steel loop hanger for sturdy hanging Eye-catching red color Pure enjoyment and relaxation watching wild birds feeding Feeder specifications: Measures 5.75 inches in diameter by 19 inches high Use with a variety of seed types Large 4-pound seed capacity 12 seed ports Raised red top allows air to circulate Drainage holes on base help seed stay fresh
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the most popular bird seeds to use?
A. Black Oil Sunflower Seed is the most popular bird seed. It is much smaller than the traditional sunflower seed and best for those birds with smaller bills, such as the sparrow, junco and goldfinch. This seed is accepted by the greatest variety of birds.
Mixed Seed is also popular. It is best to buy the mixes that contain white proso millet, a tiny cream colored seed with a shiny shell. Mixes containing finely cracked corn and black oil sunflower are also preferred by a large number of birds.
Nyger (Thistle Seed) is imported from Africa and Asia. Nyger won’t germinate, however, it has a tendency to become moldy due to lack of air circulation. If you notice mold on the seed, it must be removed from the feeder and the feeder must be cleaned thoroughly.
Q. How do I clean my bird feeders?
A. Before filling your feeder with fresh seed, it is recommended that the following precautions are taken:
Remove all old seed. Soak feeder in a light water/bleach solution (9 parts water to 1 part bleach). Scrub feeder and allow to air dry. Rake and remove accumulated hulls and droppings from underneath the feeders. Spread mulch (bark or wood) under the feeder, replace mulch when soiled. Thoroughly wash hands after handling and cleaning feeders.
Q. What is the importance of providing water for wild birds?
A. Wild birds need fresh, clean water just as much as they need seed. Birds stay healthy by using water not just for drinking, but also for bathing, cleaning their feathers and to remove parasites. Waterers are better options than bird baths because they provide birds with fresh, clean water that prevents dirt and debris from contaminating it. In hotter climates or seasons, providing water for birds makes it easy for them to have access to a water source and retain their energy. By adding a water source, you also can attract a larger variety of birds to your yard. You may even attract more colorful birds that don’t eat seed, but are in need of water!
Accessorizing Your Seed Feeder
Baffle
Hanging Chain
Hook
Seed Scoop
Waterer
Pole 
Comparing Types of Seed Feeders
Type Tube Feeders Wood Triple Tube Sip and Seed Window Mount Squirrel Proof Lantern Seed capacity 1 lb. 5 lbs. 10 lbs. 1.15 lbs. 1 cup 3.5 lbs. 2 lbs. Squirrel-proof mechanism ✓ Easy to clean ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 2-in-1 ports ✓ ✓ Tray ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Perches included ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Can be pole mounted ✓ ✓ Plastic ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Glass ✓ Water component ✓ Suet component ✓ Number of feeding ports 4 2 12 2 1 4 1 Types of ports Metal Wood Plastic Plastic Plastic Metal Metal Serves mixed seed ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Serves black oil sunflower seed ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Serves thistle ✓ ✓ ✓
Product Features
- Holds 4 lb of seed
- Uniquely engineered with removable seed cartridge for easy filling and cleaning
- Wire barrier protects against squirrel damage
Well-Designed for Feeding and Cleaning, But Broke After 5 Months This bird feeder is very well-designed for feeding and cleaning, but there is a narrow plastic part that broke after 5 months.
Perhaps more of an “animal feeder” than just a bird feeder While I like the look of this bird feeder very much: appreciate how much seed/fruit/nuts it holds: and am amazed at the amount of birds it attracts, (perhaps because of it’s size and color) we’re not crazy about what else it attracts. This product states that it’s squirrel proof. Not only is it not squirrel proof (since we go outside to find squirrels hanging from the side of the feeder and emptying it quite quickly)but it also seems to attract and feed rats. cringe worthy, but true….we…
The BEST birdfeeder I have ever used. I bought one of these feeders about 6 years ago at a home improvement center (at a higher price than here on Amazon), and it quickly became my absolute favorite of the many birdfeeders I’ve bought or made through the years. It’s so easy to fill. You just hang the feeder and then simply twist open the bottom and slide out the plastic cartridge to fill it. No stool or ladder needed. It holds LOTS of seed…the package says 4 pounds. There are 12 openings, and I’ve definitely had a dozen…