Duncraft 169 Squirrel Proof Pavillion Platform Feeder

by Duncraft

Product Features

• Pavilion-style platform bird feeder from Duncraft; squirrel-proof design
• Crafted with a nylon resin roof to protect food from moisture and mold; stainless steel hanging wire for quick installation
• Platform uses a squirrel blocker system of double metal grids and mesh screen allow beak-only access; holds 1 pound of sunflower seeds
• Built-in hole for post-mounting on 1-inch diameter posts; disassembles quickly for cleaning
• Feeder measures 14-3/4 by 11-3/4 by 10-1/2 inches and weighs 4 pounds upon shipping

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 14.7 x 10.5 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002L9MPG
• Item model number: DUN15501
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #38,765 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Invite the cheerful song and beauty of birds into the backyard with this pavilion-style platform feeder from Duncraft. Designed to accommodate birds of all sizes, the feeder discourages bushy-tailed visitors with its Squirrel Blocker screen system. Adaptable for hanging or post-mounted display, the bird feeder provides nourishment for birds all through the year.

Duncraft constructed the pavilion feeder with a nylon resin base for durability in all weathers. To keep grabby squirrels out of the birdseed, the platform uses dual metal grids and mesh screen to enable beak access only. The feeder holds up to 1 pound of sunflower seeds in its tray. The overhead injection-molded plastic roof protects birdfeed from excessive rain exposure. Small holes in the feeder base allow ample drainage to further discourage mold and mildew from developing. To clean the feeder, users can take the platform apart without difficulty. Users should regularly clean the feeder with equal parts water and white vinegar to protect the birds from bacteria and disease and restock with fresh seed. For the best results, hang the bird feeder by its stainless-steel hanging wire near trees and bushes rather than in the open, where birds feel vulnerable to predators. To stand alone, the feeder fits on any 1-inch diameter post. The feeder does not come with birdseed. Duncraft offers limited warranty for this item. The feeder tray measures 14-3/4 by 11-3/4 by 1-3/4 inches while the roof spans 15-1/2 by 13-3/4 inches. The 10-1/2-inch tall feeder weighs 4 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling

Product Description

The Squirrel Blocker Covered Platform wild bird feeder is 14.75 x 11.75 x 10.5 inches high. Includes injection-molded plastic roof. Helps keep seed dry. Attractive, functional design is easy to assemble without tools. Squirrel-Blocker screen system lets birds feed and stops squirrels. Stainless steel hanging wire included. Built-in post mount fits any 1" diameter post. Excellent drainage. Easy-to-clean with no need for tools to disassemble.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Platform feeder but..., October 21, 2006

By	Christina Atkins "cricket" (Rohrersville, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Duncraft 169 Squirrel Proof Pavillion Platform Feeder (Lawn & Patio)

I have owned this feeder for about six months. It hangs great and the squirrels seem to leave it alone. My only problem are the posts which keep the top up, broke fairly soon after hanging the feeder and we had to super glue it back together.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars needs improvements, September 14, 2007

By	Lori (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Duncraft 169 Squirrel Proof Pavillion Platform Feeder (Lawn & Patio)

i bought this to put on my existing pole. I like the whole concept idea of this bird feeder but they need to do some major improvements on installing it on a pole. First of all, it is for a 1" pole adapter but the hole on the bottom is not a screw type of installment. Just a plain smooth round 1" hole that you slip on top of a pole. Therefore, it is not a tight fit and the bird feeder bottom tray is wobbling side to side with any weight applied to it. I returned it as I felt this was not suitable for pole installation but if you want to hang it with the loop, then you may want to give it a try.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Seemed like a good design at the time, July 26, 2009

By	Eclectic Reader (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Duncraft 169 Squirrel Proof Pavillion Platform Feeder (Lawn & Patio)

The squirrels not only beat this one by using their paws to reach the seeds, one of them chewed up the side, leaving shreds of plastic on the ground below.