Simple but effective feeder
927806
We have a fair assortment of birds flying around our home in central PA. We've had a birdhouse in the backyard for a couple of years but didn't attract any interest at all so I was keen to try this feeder. Within a couple of days we were getting regular visitors. We keep it on a sunroom window that often has a closed shade and that seemed to help create a welcome environment. After a few weeks of attracting a regular crowd, I am able to open the shade and watch and photograph birds from the sunroom. I added a short branch as per someone's suggestion and that seems to help attract several birds - up to five! - at a time even if they cannot all feed together. I attached a few photos from today. There were also cardinals a few minutes ago and even a woodpecker hammering on the branch! Seems really secure and I enjoy seeing the wildlife while I work at my computer or just watch some TV. We just guessed on the seed mix but it seems to be popular. Highly recommended.
639580
I love how easy it is to fill this feeder with seed.  Push of a button and the roof pops up.  Fill and the top clicks securely back into place.  Holds a good amount of seed too.  Attractive copper feeder.  Birds are on it quickly.
941615
I liked this feeder because it does not leak. The opening to fill it is small. I had to use a small funnel to fill it.
4045114
I've had pretty good success with this feeder. The main downside is that it only works with dry food of course, which is not healthy for cats, and some cats will even refuse to eat the healthier wet food if given dry, so I mostly only use it for one of my cats when I am away on vacation, to set up a couple partial feedings while having a pet sitter come in and leave the other wet food meals each day. She learned the sound of the feeder very quickly and comes running the instant she hears it dispense the food! I like being able to see on my smartphone that she's gotten her food each day, and have never had a problem with the food not coming out, and it seems to also have a battery backup to keep working for a day or so if the power goes out. I haven't measured the food that comes out to see if it exactly matches what it's set for, but it seems close enough. So for dry food dispensing, I would definitely recommend this feeder.
3196292
Installation was fairly easy. I used a step ladder to make sure feeder height was high enough to keep birds safe from outdoor neighborhood cats and away from branches and deck that squirrels could use as launching surfaces. I applied pressure to both suction cups on window prior to attaching feeder, it seems well secured even when I tug on feeder. I can slide the feeder off suction cups in order to refill with seed. I have some hanging feeders that attract birds in another part of my yard which I wasn't sure if helpful (birds already in yard) or not (birds too busy at other feeders to notice new feeder). It took a couple of weeks before birds noticed it. After waiting hopefully, we got one or two visitors initially and about a week after that word must have spread because now it is busy feeder with a variety of small local birds. I like that the feeder is too small for larger birds (e.g., crows) to take advantage of it, however I am considering getting a second window feeder since only one bird seems comfortable feeding at a time which has resulted in some harsh words exchanged between birds when another tries to swoop in before the other is finished. I like that I can see the birds close enough to identify easily. I was hoping my indoor only cat would find it as interesting but so far the humans in our home find it more entertaining. Highly recommend for anyone interested in seeing birds up close.
369243
Simple and does what it was designed to do as a feeding station for floating fish food. I actually ended up using it for some water sprite to hold in place as a floater in my tank. Suction cup stays in place and it doesn't move. You do have to once in awhile adjust the connection to where the suction cup is, but that is a minor effort.
1024097
This is the second mason jar type feeder I have purchased. Just the right size, the hummers like it, and with the wide mouth it is easy to clean
114769
Most of the little birds in our yard are bullied by a pair of nesting jays.  This feeder works great in that vein as the jays just cannot settle on the perches or get a purchase on the sides.  After a couple of days of trying they gave up and the little guys are having a good time with the feeder.  It is attractive to look at and holds the feed without spilling.

The only irritant is that the lid is not the most secure, and winds will move it around and cause it to not fit correctly in the grooves.  Not a big deal, but it does require one to align it every few days.  All-in-all, an effective and attractive feeder.
23506
This is a simple design, which is good, because simple means reliable.  It fed my fish for eight days, with no hiccups.  Unlike some fish feeders, this one will deliver exactly the amount and type(s) of food you put in each of its chambers.  It doesn't do well with flake food, so be sure to buy the nugget type: the flakes can stick together, and the whole mass of them can ride right over the feeding hole without dropping.  Only one small design error:  the tube for attaching an air hose points straight down, and if you attach a tube and then mount the feeder to the top of the aquarium cover, the tube is bent too tightly, and air flow is badly restricted.  I elevated the bottom of the feeder by about 1 inch, to avoid kinking the tube.
940182
We use this feeder for our golden retriever.  We have a large family, and mornings are especially hectic, and sometimes the poor old guy gets overlooked.  This is a very easy way to make sure our old guy does not get overlooked and gets his two square meals a day.  The programming is intuitive and simple and the directions are clear and straightforward.  The hopper holds a good amount of food.  The entire unit was easy to assemble.
Our dog is a little shy and was nervous around this for a few days, so we set his food in his old bowl and placed it increasingly closer to the feeder until he was comfortable.  Overall a great product.
1994134
A good quality feeder that is well designed and does the job. It is easy to use and the flexibility of meal times is a nice feature. Its able to take plenty of food so can be away longer time.
4721374
*** Downgraded because broke after very light use (only a handful of times when on vacation).  Doesn't matter how convenient it is if it doesn't last.

This dish uses just two AA batteries and is uncomplicated to set up and use.  I used to have an electronic feeder dish but it drove me crazy whenever I had to change the settings because I'd have to read the manual each time.  This one is very simple to use.  And cat does not break into it so it's very effective  The ice packs are extremely thin and don't last long, but I freeze wet cat food to keep it cool longer and add additional ice packs underneath.  I definitely recommend getting more ice packs since there's decent room under each dish, with no obstructions sticking up from the bottom of the feeder.
533777
Feeding the birds and *not* feeding the squirrels is always a challenge, so I decided to put the Perky-Pet 363 Birds and Berries Lantern Feeder from the Amazon Vine review program through the test.  I'm happy to say that it passed with flying colors.

The design of the feeder makes it quick and easy to load seed of any size.  The locking mechanism has (so far) stood up against the attacks of the tree rats, so that's a good sign.  The perch size seems to attract the smaller birds quite readily, as the placement of the tray and perch works well for them.  It's attractive and blends into the outdoor decor, so it's not a glaring eyesore like some novelty feeders can be.  It's sturdy, easy to hang, and easy to clean when necessary... in short, it's perfect for what I wanted it for.

The only thing I can't comment on is how it will hold up over time and weather.  But so far, this bird feeder is a great addition to the local dining options for my feathered friends, and I wouldn't hesitate to open "new locations" using the same model throughout the backyard.

Disclosure:
Obtained From: Amazon Vine Review Program
Payment: Free
3348680
Simple, attractive, easy to clean feeder, could use a larger tray on the bottom. The small birds love it, the bigger birds find it difficult and the squirrels seem to find it irritating. The work awful hard to get anything out of it and usually give up in favor of some other food source. I put a bottle in the middle of it because it holds a lot of seed, which is great for a yard with a large bird population, but too much seed for my relatively small crowd.
4943552
We have a variety of bird feeders as both my husband and I are avid birdwatchers. We are always looking for new feeders the birds will use.  This feeder by Benba is modest at 3 x 3 x 8.3 inches. It is by far the smallest feeder we have and only the finches seem interested so far. The cardinals gave it a try the first couple of days but have since moved back to their normal larger feeders. The blue jays and the mourning doves gave it a pass entirely but I suppose it is just not meant for them.

Only two birds at a time can eat from this feeder as there are only two perches. Each perch is tiny so again, this feeder is going to suit a particular group of birds only. It is well made and the clear material you see holding the seeds in the feeder is not glass; it is a type of acrylic or plastic. It works well and is easy to clean.

When filling the feeder you simply slide the lid up and to the side of the aluminum bar so there is no chance of losing it; that is a nice design feature. Since the interior bottom is sloped, the seed automatically falls toward the feeding ports.  The feeder hangs by the metal aluminum bar.

If I were giving this as a gift, I would have it gift wrapped or sent to my home and I would wrap it myself as it arrived without a box and wrapped in bubblewrap. There was also no paperwork from the company.

This is a simple small bird feeder best suited for a select group of birds. If this is what you are looking for, you may be very happy with this feeder. I received this product at a discount to evaluate and provide an honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own and I provide honest reviews of products I would normally purchase and use.
2159910
I love my little squirrel friend feeder. The product is very small, I'd advise people to check out all the pictures of it, For me this was an ideal size, I wanted something that I would have to fill daily or as I please and not worry that it was collecting water and the food would mold. The tail on this feeder holds about one handful of food. My squirrels on the property are already pretty plump and I assume rather daring, but they have no issue running up to this feeder and grabbing food. I have seen the birds come down and enjoy some of the food the squirrels knock to the ground and I've even seen a rabbit pop it's little head around it and take food from it as well. It may look like an animal, but I think most real animals are smart enough to realize it's fake. I'd say if the animals aren't visiting it you may need to move it to a different spot, it may be too close to your house for their comfort.

My one complaint is I wish there were maybe little spikes on the bottom of the feet that you could push down into the ground to help stabilize it. I don't mind but my feeder does seem to get tipped pretty often, and for that I'm deducting one star. All in all I am quite satisfied with the squirrel feeder and find having it in my yard amusing and enjoyable.
671412
The Little Hummers love this feeder and so do I.  It is easy to clean and doesn't hold to much liquid but just the right amount.
I recommend making your own nectar as it is healthier not to have the red dye in it.