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Birds Choice
Birds Choice Tail Prop Suet
Recycled-poly build with a tail prop.
77Bird
4.7· 873 Amazon ratings
$44.99
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 515 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Woodpecker fans wanting a weatherproof recycled-poly double-cake feeder with a 9.5-inch tail prop for stability.
Skip it if
Skip if you want the cheapest option, since $44.99 is a premium for a two-cake suet feeder.
Suet capacity
2 suet cakes
Material
Recycled poly + vinyl-coated grid
Tail-prop
Yes (9.5 in)
Caged / protected
Yes — vinyl-coated grid
Buyers praise
- Bird Attraction
- Capacity
- Functionality
- Ease Of Use
Buyers flag
- Durability
- Value for money
- Stability
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Skip it if
You want the cheapest option, since $44.99 is a premium for a two-cake suet feeder.
You feed a crowd, since it holds just one suet cake at a time. Rated 3.8 stars on only 34 ratings, below our usual 4.3 bar.
Suet capacity
2 suet cakes
1 suet cake
Material
Recycled poly + vinyl-coated grid
Cedar + vinyl-coated steel
Tail-prop
Yes (9.5 in)
No (inverted design)
Caged / protected
Yes — vinyl-coated grid
Yes — inverted access + protective roof
Mounting
Hang
Hang
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Owner satisfaction84/100
Field value60/100
Specifications
- Suet capacity
- 2 suet cakes
- Material
- Recycled poly + vinyl-coated grid
- Tail-prop
- Yes (9.5 in)
- Caged / protected
- Yes — vinyl-coated grid
- Mounting
- Hang
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Birds Choice)Show
- Holds Two Suet Cakes Securely — This bird suet feeder with tail prop holds 2 suet cakes, providing high-energy food for birds. The tail prop gives woodpeckers a sturdy place to rest while feeding. The hanging cable makes it simple to set up in your yard or garden.
- Sturdy & Easy Clean — The vinyl-coated grid and stainless-steel screws make this woodpecker suet feeder strong, long-lasting and low-maintenance. The tail prop supports birds as they eat, and the wide opening allows easy access to suet cakes.
- Weatherproof Recycled Plastic Build — Made from recycled poly lumber, this suet bird feeder resists cracking, splitting, and fading season after season. A sustainable choice for bird lovers, it provides lasting performance while supporting backyard birds.
- Garden-Friendly Size for Backyard Birds — Measuring 8”L x 3”W x 22.5”H, this hanging suet feeder attracts woodpeckers, chickadees, purple finches, titmice, jays, nuthatches, bluebirds, house finches, and towhees. The 9.5” tail prop gives birds extra stability while feeding.
- Trusted by American Birders for Over 30 Years — Birds Choice make birdwatching accessible to all. We believe feeding birds is about fostering a deeper bond with nature. Based in Chilton, Wisconsin, we craft durable, eco-friendly bird feeders and houses from recycled plastics, keeping millions of pounds out of landfills since 2019.
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