Perky-Pet Cardinal Wild Bird Feeder, Red
Perky-Pet Cardinal Wild Bird Feeder features a charming red color and provides a large feeding area for a variety of clinging and perching birds. This durable feeder is made of all metal with no plastic or wood, and can stand up to squirrels and other pests. The feeder is easy to fill and clean, and will keep birds happy all season long.
Key Benefits- Features a charming red color and provides a large feeding area for a variety of clinging and perching birds
- This durable feeder is made of all metal with no plastic or wood, and can stand up to squirrels and other pests
- The feeder is easy to fill and clean, and will keep birds happy all season long
- The bright red color of this feeder will stand out in your yard and attract numerous birds
- Holds up to 2.5 pounds of black oil sunflower seeds, and feeds up to 15 birds at one time
†Capacity is calculated by total volume. When using container, choose a capacity greater than what you need to prevent overfilling and spills.
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Item Number106614
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Dimensions15.9 x 12.8 x 2.2 inches
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Bird Type
Wild Bird
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Capacity (Max)†
2 1/2-Ib
Fill with black oil sunflower seed, safflower mix, and peanut pieces. Before filling your feeder with fresh seed, it is recommended that the following precautions are taken: * Remove all old seed. * Soak feeder in a light water/bleach solution (9 parts H20 to 1 part bleach). * Scrub feeder and allow to air dry. * Rake and remove accumulated hulls and droppings from underneath the feeders. * Spread mulch (bark or wood) under the feeder, replace mulch when soiled. To prevent mold growth, use weatherproof feeders when conditions are humid or wet. * Thoroughly wash hands after handling and cleaning feeders.
Birds at my feeder look sick, what should I do?
The best thing to do is to stop feeding the birds temporarily. Remove the feeders and throw out all of the seed. Thoroughly wash your feeders. Remove all debris from under your feeder. Do not touch the sick birds. Refill all of your feeders and resume feeding.
How do I prevent seeds from sprouting under my feeder?
You will need to sterilize your seed to prevent it from germinating. This will not alter the attractiveness or the nutritional value of the seed in any way.Here are two methods:Conventional Oven: Place the seed on a baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes at 300°F.Microwave Oven: Place seed in a paper bag. Cook on high power for 5 minutes.
Why does the seed in my feeder get moldy?
Mold is caused by a heavy rain, driving sleet or snow plugging the feeding ports and allowing water to dampen the seed. Always clean, dry and refill your feeders after heavy weather. You may also want to try placing 1/4" of cat litter in the bottom of the feeder to absorb excess moisture.
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By Crystal on Sep 21, 2018
My cardinals don't like this feeder. They have landed on it a couple of times, but their short beaks are unable to grab the seeds out of the holes. The seeds do not come out of the bottom of the feeder either. :( The only birds that can eat out of it here in Nebraska are bluejays and sparrows. Strange that it is marketed as a cardinal feeder. Also, it is VERY hard to clean out because it just keeps collapsing in on itself during the process. I am very disappointed with this feeder and am going to discontinue using it. I have tried using both black oil sunflower seeds and safflower seeds with it to no avail.
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By Birdlover58 on Oct 2, 2018
I purchased this to replace a platform feeder I was filling with safflower seed, for the cardinals. However, the mourning doves overtook it, and the cardinals ate the droppings off the floor. I had hoped this would turn that around. Unfortunately, the cardinals haven't gone near it, but, with the bottom tray attached, the doves still get on it. So I just pulled the tray to the top and tied it there, (still leaving a ring for the little birds to perch), now it's not easy for them. The chickadees, titmice and nuthatches are ok with it. I'm just disappointed that the cardinals haven't used it. Hopefully, as the colder weather hits, they'll be forced to.
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By Birdie on Jun 10, 2018
I was trying to find a feeder that the squirrels would not destroy. This being all metal & not plastic, fills that need. However, the squirrels still manage to sit on the edge & extract the sunflower seeds, even after treating the seeds with Flaming Squirrel deterrant. I have come to realize they will not be stopped by anything.
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By Frank on Nov 3, 2017
Great company. Great products. Ordered a Bird Feeder and it was delivered one day afterwards. And the shipping was FREE. Plan to order all of my bird feeding items from Chewy in the future. Very Pleased with the service.
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By BeeTea on Jul 10, 2018
Love this feeder filled with only black sunflower seed. Attracts blue jays, red bellied woodpeckers, white breasted nuthatches, cardinals, chickadees, titmice etc. just as advertised.
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By Joan on Mar 30, 2018
Simple, works well & easy to fill. Needs to be refilled before it's quite empty because the seeds pile-up in the center & birds can't reach them....not a problem, just to be aware.
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By BabsMcPhee on Jun 12, 2018
Maybe if it were the only feeder I had, it would be fine but my sunflower-loving birds don't seem interested. Maybe seeds are too hard to extract?
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By Blitz on Jan 13, 2018
Finally a feeder that Cardinals will land on, plenty of room for them and also the Purple Finches.
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By GardenGirl on Jan 16, 2018
Unfortunately so do the squirrels. This feeder is easy to fill. I thought the squirrels would not be able to get the seeds out of it but they do.
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By Scoots on Jan 10, 2018
Item is made well but the birds don't go near it. It seems more of a hassle for them to get at the seeds.
