A cage sized to exclude by body size, not weight alone, is what separates an effective squirrel-resistant feeder from one that just slows them down. The Audubon Squirrel Resistant Caged Seed Feeder encloses an ABS plastic reservoir in a powder-coated steel cage designed to keep adult black and grey squirrels away from the seed.
How Does the Cage Keep Squirrels Out?
The metal gridwork cage is sized to block adult black and grey squirrels along with large birds like blue jays, mourning doves, and grackles, while most songbirds can still reach the four feeding ports inside. That's exclusion by physical size rather than a mechanism that triggers on weight.
How Much Seed Does This Feeder Hold?
The feeder holds one quart of seed, about 1.25 pounds, across four feeding ports, with an overall size of 10 x 10 x 16 inches. That capacity is sized for a feeder meant to stay filled for a reasonable stretch without constant refilling.
What's the Feeder Made From?
The seed reservoir is built from ABS plastic, enclosed inside a powder-coated steel cage, a combination chosen for durability against both the elements and the squirrels it's designed to exclude. The whole unit weighs 3.15 pounds.
Who This Feeder Is For
- Birders who've lost seed to squirrels on an open feeder and want a cage that actually excludes them
- Anyone also looking to reduce crowding from large birds like grackles and jays
- Gift buyers looking for a higher-end, built-to-last feeder rather than a basic one
- Birders setting up a feeder focused on smaller songbirds over the winter
Frequently Asked Questions
Does This Feeder Harm Squirrels When They're Excluded?
No. Squirrels are simply kept away from the seed ports by the cage's gridwork, not harmed in the process.
Will This Feeder Keep Out Red Squirrels and Chipmunks?
No. The gridwork is sized to exclude adult black and grey squirrels, but red squirrels and chipmunks are small enough to fit through.
How Big Is This Feeder?
It measures 10 x 10 x 16 inches and weighs 3.15 pounds.
Does the Page List a Recommended Seed Type?
No. The product page doesn't specify a particular seed type for this feeder.
Keep Squirrels and Large Birds Out of the Seed This Season
Built from ABS plastic and powder-coated steel, the Audubon Squirrel Resistant Caged Seed Feeder is sized to keep the seed for the birds it's meant for.
