Amazon.com Review
With cheerful songs and gentle grace, birds bring charm and beauty to most every yard. While plants, flowers, and bird feeders provide food for our feathered friends, the small finch must often compete with more aggressive, larger birds for nourishment. For these peaceful birds, Droll Yankees created a durable bird feeder with the thistle, or nyjer, seed that finches enjoy and other birds abhor.
Thoughtfully-designed, the feeder features stainless-steel wire, armored bands, and metal die casting to help keep squirrels and other pesky critters out of the feeder. A UV-stabilized polycarbonate tube resists coloring while providing long-lasting support. The seed baffle ensures steady seed access for birds, while eight feeding ports control seed flow for greater conservation. Metal perches are placed with care by each port to accommodate the specific physicality of the finch. For additional accessories or trays, Droll Yankees has equipped the feeder with a threaded base for easy attachment.
Users should regularly clean the feeder with equal parts water and white vinegar to protect birds from bacteria and disease. Wet or moldy food also may host germs and should be replaced. Do not use chemicals on the bird feeder due to risk of poisoning. For best results, hang the bird feeder near trees and bushes rather than in the open. Distance from tree trunks or buildings will also deter squirrels, while nighttime storage discourages raccoon visitors. Droll Yankees offers a lifetime warranty for defective parts, workmanship, or excessive squirrel damage. Holding up to 1 pound of seed, the feeder is 16 inches long with a 2.5-inch diameter. --Jessica Reuling
Product Description
The Armored Thistle Feeder is a Droll Yankees standard. 16 inches long, 8 ports, 1-quart capacity.