Why it may suit you
- Small songbirds only: a caged tube gray squirrels and big birds cannot reach.
- Squirrels: wire mesh cage around the tube keeps out gray squirrels and many larger birds.
Know before you buy
- It is built for small songbirds: larger birds are kept out along with the squirrels.
- The open grid bottom lets hulls fall through, so expect some seed below.
Features & practical details
- Model number
- 171
- Capacity
- Up to 1.5 lb of seed
- Squirrel mechanism
- Wire mesh cage around the tube keeps out gray squirrels and many larger birds
- Ports
- 6 feeding ports inside the cage; open grid bottom
- Cleaning
- Fills from the top without taking it apart; the roof locks against squirrels
- Included mount
- 5.5 in metal hanging cable
- Dimensions
- 10.5 in across, 15.5 in tall
- Warranty
- Duncraft guarantees its products for one year from purchase; you may return it for an exchange or a refund
- Replacement parts
- Duncraft’s customer service may offer replacement parts or help with a problem; Duncraft does not list parts by model
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.