Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am very happy with this feeder, which I have had for about a month now. It is sturdy and very well-made. I like the fact that it is plastic and not wood, as I think it will last longer. It is well-balanced and when it swings in the wind, it does not tip over. Rain water drains through the screen, but I still dump the seed out after a rain, to avoid molding and sprouting. When I want to clean out the empty hulls, it is easy to tip it over and the hulls fall right out. It attracts lots of birds, especially cardinals, who prefer to perch on it rather than any kind of closed feeder. I am thinking of buying another one of these feeders. Update #1: It is now May and I absolutely love this feeder. I am back to buy another one. It attracts an amazing variety of birds, including a red-headed woodpecker and some rose-breasted grosbeaks. This morning, a house finch parked its baby in the feeder and just kept stuffing food into the little one! I have another kind of hanging feeder right next to it, but the birds will use that only if they can't squeeze in on the platform feeder. The squirrels love it, too, but eventually they get full and let the birds eat. It still looks great and is easy to maintain. Squirrels are not tempted to chew it, as it is open and they can get to the seed. Update #2: I have had this feeder for almost a year now (actually have 2 of them), and I cannot say enough good things about it. It has remained sturdy and shows very little signs of wear. The squirrels do not chew it, thank goodness. I do need to hit the screen with a hose once in a while to clear out some of the seed gunk that eventually settles on the screen. I get an amazing variety of birds every single day. Yes, the squirrels hog it in the morning, but then they apparently go nap for the afternoon, and leave the birds in peace. It is very easy to keep clean, empty and fill. This is absolutely my favorite feeder for the variety of birds I can enjoy watching from my kitchen window. This winter, I have seen so many of my favorite birds: the red-headed woodpecker (and his mate), nuthatches, titmice, chickadees, cardinals, and so many more. For some reason, the cowbirds are in love with it, too, and they gather in groups on it. I call it the "Cowbird Coffee Klatch" when they show up. Update #3: 12-14-2019 I am still extremely happy with these feeders. They are incredibly sturdy! I have had my original one for over 7 years, and my other one for about 6 years. Both still look great and are constantly used by the birds in my yard. No squirrel has ever attempted to chew on this feeder. There is no sign of rot, and even the screen in the bottom is still holding up amazingly well. These feeders were worth far more than I paid for them.