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Perky-Pet
Perky-Pet Squirrel-Be-Gone
Caged hopper on a budget.
63Bird
4· 20,530 Amazon ratings
$24.97
Price checked Oct 22, 2026Buy on Amazon
Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 22, 2026Price checked Oct 22, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 10,366 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Budget birders wanting a $25 weight-activated caged feeder holding 2 lb of seed.
Skip it if
Skip if you need lasting hardware, since buyers flag durability, the closing spring, and squirrel resistance. Rated 4.0 stars on about 20,000 ratings, just under our usual 4.3 bar.
Defense mechanism
Weight-activated (ports close)
Seed capacity
2 lb seed
Material
Powder-coated metal + clear plastic tube
Mounting
Hang
Buyers praise
- Bird Attraction
- Appearance
Buyers flag
- Durability
- Value for money
- Spring Durability
- Squirrel Resistance
- Quality
- Functionality
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Skip it if
You need lasting hardware, since buyers flag durability, the closing spring, and squirrel resistance. Rated 4.0 stars on about 20,000 ratings, just under our usual 4.3 bar.
You feed a busy flock or big birds, since the compact size means frequent refills.
Defense mechanism
Weight-activated (ports close)
Weight-activated shroud
Seed capacity
2 lb seed
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Feeding ports
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4 ports
Material
Powder-coated metal + clear plastic tube
Chew-proof polycarbonate + metal
Mounting
Hang
Hang
Weather guard
Powder-coated, rust-resistant
Seed ventilation system
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Owner satisfaction51/100
Field value95/100
Specifications
- Defense mechanism
- Weight-activated (ports close)
- Seed capacity
- 2 lb seed
- Material
- Powder-coated metal + clear plastic tube
- Mounting
- Hang
- Weather guard
- Powder-coated, rust-resistant
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Perky-Pet)Show
- HANGING BIRD FEEDER: This bird feeder is great for your yard
- SQUIRREL PROOF BIRD FEEDERS FOR OUTDOORS - When a squirrel's weight is detected on the perch or metal frame, the feeding ports close
- DURABLE DESIGN - The metal bird feeders are finished with a powder coating, adding to the rustic finish, and ensuring rust resistance for all-weather durability
- BIRD ACCOMMODATION - Squirrel-proof bird feeders for outdoors have the preferred U-shaped perches
- NEVER RUN OUT OF SEED - The clear reservoir makes it easy to monitor seed levels at a glance so you never run out during peak feeding times
Marketing copy as listed by the manufacturer — not our assessment.