Opus 25112 Expeditions 12 Copper Fortress Feeders

by OPUS

Product Features

• Squirrel-proof heavy-duty cage
• Metal tray and locking cap
• Eight feeding stations
• Large 3-lb. seed capacity
• Copper finish ages attractively

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 13.2 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005QJD3
• Item model number: 25112
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,418 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The heavy-duty wire cage of this Expeditions Fortress bird feeder from Opus provides sturdy support for birds and stands up to gnawing squirrels. This model features a screw-on metal cap and a durable acrylic seed chamber inset from the wire frame. The wide-mouth chamber, built for easy refilling, features a total of eight feeding stations, but must be more than half full to supply the upper four. A dimple on the underside directs seed toward the bottom feeding stations, and a drain cuts down on moisture retention. Rinsing the feeder is easy, while more thorough cleaning just requires the loosening of two screws. With a built-in loop for hanging, the feeder holds up to three pounds of mixed seed. The bright copper finish resists rust and develops a rich patina as it ages. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

Win the war against squirrels. The copper cage takes on new hues as it weathers, while foiling those unwanted squirrels. Feeder has eight feeding ports and holds 3 lbs. of seed.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for small birds!, May 30, 2002

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"eahowa" (Dallas, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opus 25112 Expeditions 12 Copper Fortress Feeders (Lawn & Patio)

I have read negative reviews about this feeder, and I just don't agree. I am very satisfied with this feeder! Perhaps it's a matter of placement. When I first placed this feeder on a tree, the birds ignored it. However, I now have it hanging from a shepherd's crook near my deck, and the feeder is always in use. The small birds (such as chickadees, sparrows, titmice) love it, and the squirrels can't get to the seed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware, October 30, 2003

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Arline Ventullo (North Reading, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opus 25112 Expeditions 12 Copper Fortress Feeders (Lawn & Patio)

Although when I received this feeder I thought it was very attractive, it didn't take too long to see that it would pose problems. To its credit, it does attract many small birds.

Now for the negative--I have owned it for about nine months and the cover is totally rusted and very unsightly. I don't believe it is copper as advertised. It also did not develop a rich patina as claimed. The cage area has held up fine. Also, there are eight feeding ports, but the botton four are unusable, because as soon as the thistle seed gets wet, it turns very hard, clumps together and blocks the ports leaving only the four upper ports operational. This feeder was not designed to protect the seed from the weather and even though it has a large capacity, only half the feeder can be utilized requiring constant refilling.

For the money this costs, you can find much better out there. Stay away from this feeder!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Squirrels are smarter than the designer of this feeder!, September 2, 2002

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Carl Redfield "carlr" (Osterville, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opus 25112 Expeditions 12 Copper Fortress Feeders (Lawn & Patio)

Birds love it when squirrels are not around. The effort our squirrels go thru to avoid the anti-squirrel features are a bit comedic to watch. May be worth getting if that is your objective. It wasn't ours!