Gardman Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Peanut Feeder - Hygienic Feeder with FeedSafe Coating (530g Capacity)

GTIN (Barcode): 5024160831033

Ensure your garden birds are well-fed while keeping unwanted guests at bay with the Gardman Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Peanut Feeder. This robust feeder features a strong metal cage designed to exclude adult squirrels and large birds, giving your feathered friends exclusive access to a tasty, high-energy food source. With its hygienic FeedSafe biocidal coating and a generous capacity to hold approximately 530g of peanuts, this is the perfect solution for responsible and healthy wild bird feeding across Ireland & UK.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Heavy-Duty Squirrel Proof Design: Features a strong metal cage with carefully designed bar spacing that effectively excludes unwanted garden guests such as adult grey squirrels and large adult birds like magpies and crows.

• Hygienic FeedSafe Technology: This squirrel-proof feeder has a special FeedSafe biocidal coating that actively kills bacteria on contact, helping to protect birds from the spread of microbes and germs for a safer feeding experience.

• Durable Metal Construction: Built from a hardwearing metal, this feeder is designed for long-lasting use and reliable performance in all weather conditions.

• Easy to Fill: Refilling is quick and simple. Just unscrew the top of the feeder and fill it with high-quality peanuts or other tasty nut treats.

• Generous Peanut Capacity: Holds approximately 530g of peanuts, providing a substantial and long-lasting food source for your garden birds.

• Easy to Hang: A strong metal hook allows you to easily hang the feeder in an accessible location for your feathered friends, out of the reach of predators.

• Dimensions: Measures 24cm (L) x 24cm (W) x 29cm (H).

• Trusted Gardman Quality: From a leading brand in garden products, ensuring a reliable and effective solution for wild bird feeding.

A Note on Juvenile Squirrels and Large Birds:

The feeder is designed to protect against adult grey squirrels and large adult birds that cause the most damage. Some birds, such as woodpeckers, may be able to get their beaks inside to access food. While there is always a chance that a young, adolescent squirrel could squeeze through the bars due to their flexibility (this is a common, short-term issue with all such feeders), the bars cannot be made smaller as this would pose a risk to the birds. If you find squirrels do manage to get into the feeders, a dash of chilli flakes mixed in with the nuts will have no effect on the birds but will deter the squirrels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: How does this feeder keep squirrels and large birds out? A1: The feeder features a strong metal cage with carefully designed bar spacing that effectively prevents access by adult grey squirrels and large adult birds such as magpies and crows.

Q2: What is "FeedSafe" biocidal coating? A2: FeedSafe is an antimicrobial coating that kills bacteria on contact. This technology helps to prevent the spread of microbes and germs, providing a safer and more hygienic feeding environment for wild birds.

Q3: Can juvenile squirrels get into the feeder? A3: Yes, there is a chance that a young, adolescent squirrel might be able to squeeze through the bars due to their flexibility. This is a short-term issue, as they will soon outgrow the ability to get in. For deterrence, you can mix a dash of chilli flakes with the peanuts, which is harmless to birds.

Q4: How do I refill the feeder? A4: Refilling is quick and easy. Simply unscrew the top of the feeder and pour in the peanuts or other nuts.

Q5: Is this feeder suitable for other types of food besides peanuts? A5: While primarily designed for peanuts, it can be used for other nuts or nut-based treats that are an appropriate size for the feeder.

Q6: What are the dimensions of the feeder? A6: The feeder measures approximately 24cm (L) x 24cm (W) x 29cm (H).

Q7: How do I hang the feeder in my garden? A7: The feeder comes with a strong metal hook, allowing you to easily hang it from a branch or a feeding station in a location that is visible to birds but safely away from predators.