Why it may suit you
- A covered tray for seed, fruit, suet or mealworms, with a dome you raise for bigger birds.
Know before you buy
- Squirrels can reach it: hang it out of jumping range or add a baffle.
- Hang it from its brass rod; Droll Yankees publishes no pole adapter or pole size for it.
- Droll Yankees lists no replacement parts for it.
Features & practical details
- Model number
- X-1
- Capacity
- 1 lb of seed, fruit, suet, or mealworms
- Dimensions
- 11 H x 10 W x 10 D in
- Materials
- UV-stabilized polycarbonate and brass rod
- Dome
- 10 in diameter dome is height-adjustable
- Cleaning
- Tray unscrews; Droll Yankees recommends cleaning weekly, or at least monthly: no dishwasher, a 15-minute soak in 9 parts water to 1 part bleach, a soap-and-water scrub and complete drying
- Included mount
- Brass hanging rod
- Optional mount
- Pole mounting supported
- Pole adapter and diameter
- A threaded pole adapter comes with it; Droll Yankees does not publish the pole diameter it fits
- Squirrel resistant
- No
- Returns to the maker’s shop
- Most direct Woodstream purchases may be returned within 30 days of receipt in original condition and packaging, shipped prepaid; merchandise cost is refunded or replaced
- Warranty
- Droll Yankees does not publish a warranty for this model.
- Replacement parts
- Woodstream, which makes Perky-Pet and Droll Yankees feeders, says it does not sell parts for any of its feeders
Before it goes outside
Check the exact mount and any required adapters, the loaded weight, and whether you can safely reach the feeder for cleaning. Keep included parts visible on your shopping list so you do not buy them twice.
Keep the food dry, remove spoiled seed and debris, and choose a compartment you can clean thoroughly.