what is this feeder made of?
274435
Except for the screw on hook, the feeder is plastic. It was a gift so I do not have any experience with it but I liked it because the clear bottom portion come off so it can be cleaned thoroughly.
274436
I think some high density plastic. I really liked them - have 3 and the hummers sometimes would park on them for 10 to 15 minutes and slurp up the nectar and you could see their tongue going into the nectar!
274437
Plastic. A little cheaper made then what I would have liked, but very cute!
908900
So its obvious from the other answers that the hook is a sturdy black plastic. I will add to this by saying though it seems strong enough, I removed the one on mine & bought a metal carabiner to hang the feeder from. The hole is big enough once removed you could also hang it with a bird feeder hook.
320000
To make certain I went out and looked at the feeder. The top cover and the perches are definitely metal on my unit. Whether or not they are really copper, or metal finished to look like copper, I cannot say. The feed cylinder is plastic and appears to be holding up well. Hope this helps.
882925
It is made of plastic.Never had deer chew through it, they don't seem interested. Serves as a barrier to keep them out.
250318
A feeder like the previous poster mentioned. They also come in metal. Buy the plastic jar mentioned on that page and fill it with food. It screws into the base. Same with the water (with the base for water). With the metal base I was able to use a mason jar- just fyi.
1039861
I think everything is probably plastic except maybe the ports where the birds feed. Although it is plastic, this is an amazing bird feeder. I have searched everywhere, and unless you are going to manufacture your own, this is the best one I have been able to find. We love it because it holds so much birdseed. And is lasts for MANY years before you have to replace it. Read my original review.
1189814
The feeder is plastic and easy to clean. I have had this feeder for about 6 months and haven't needed to replace the food holder at all.
1629274
Susan, the feeder probably weighs close to 2.5# . It is built to last. You and your birds will love it !!
1427042
We don't think it is copper, but is definitely a metal of some sort. Cardinals love it! Even though the occasional squirrel discovers it, it is so popular with birds that the squirrels don't have much opportunity to get to it. Best bird feeder we ever had.
807030
If the reason for the question is expected durability, this thing is built like a tank. The feeder tube and other components are indeed plastic. I haven't taken it apart to learn the inside. You certainly would not regret your purchase. We absolutely love it ... in fact we have 2 ... one for each of our homes.
450039
It is plastic. It is a thistle feeder and our squirrels don't bother it. Plus we have it situated so the few squirrels we do have don't bother struggling with it. The birds leave them plenty of sunflower seeds on the ground from the other feeder!
25587
I don't know who the manufacturer is, but that should be listed in the product details. I have had 3 of these. They hold a lot of food and they are heavy. So you would need a strong bar and s-hook to hang it from. They sell those at Home Depot and we attached it onto a beam on our upper deck. They last a long while. A bear got the first one after I had it for about 3 years and he crushed it. The second one finally fell apart after about 3 years, and we just changed it out with our third one. It is a great feeder and at a good price. Offers lots of space for birds to feed.
460866
I have not had the feeder long enough to give you an honest answer. My best suggestion would be to call the manufacturer.
1229181
It is made of a ferrous metal- a magnet sticks to it. Ours has held up well for years.
1289526
No idea- probably none. Mine has lasted very well- held up to squirrels and weather. It is the best feeder I have owned.
2279061
It's part plastic part metal. The brown design and lid were metal. However, rain got in somehow and all my bird food got moldy. It was extremely hard to clean so I just threw it out.
1845142
It's plastic where the seeds go. It seems to be metal on the top and bottom. It's also very easy to fill & the birds use it.