Feed birds (not squirrels!) with the revolutionary Squirrel-X1 Squirrel-Resistant Bird Feeder! If a squirrel
tries to feed on any of the 4 spring-loaded perches, the X1’s integrated design shuts every port simultaneously,
stopping racketeering rodents right in their tracks. From cardinals and grosbeaks to finches and more, songbirds love the X1’s long, broad
perches. The wide top opening makes refilling a breeze. The X1’s reinforced metal tabs and metal-covered hanging wire are
built to resist squirrel chewing. Its large, 4.2 lb seed capacity lasts longer between refillings, and the
built-in seed diverter keeps seeds flowing to hungry birds. With a satin nickel finish and a rugged metal frame,
the Squirrel-X1 combines strength & style to bring you the ultimate in squirrel-resistant bird feeding and your best defense
against squirrels!
Placement to deter squirrels: The key to keeping a bird feeder successfully squirrel-proofed is the placement. Place your bird feeder 4 feet from the ground and 8 feet from anything a squirrel can jump from. When hanging from a pole by a hook, it is recommended that the hook have at least a 16” distance from the pole. Placing a baffle on the pole or having a caged feeder will also help to ensure squirrel-proof success.
Cleaning: Dirty bird feeders spread disease. We recommend cleaning your feeders weekly, or
monthly at a minimum. Do not put your feeder in the dishwasher as the high temperatures can permanently damage the
feeder parts. Clean your feeders outdoors with a large bucket, and always wear gloves when cleaning. Soak your
feeder in a 9:1 solution of water and bleach for 15 minutes. Then use a bird feeder brush to scrub the feeder with
dish soap and water. Refill when completely dry.
I bought this feeder from Tractor Supply. I thought it looked great and quite possibly the squirrels would not figure it out. Within 1 week of setting it up the squirrels decimated the bird food I had filled this feeder with. True the Slammer part worked to deter them but the little beasts are smart and figured out how to hang with their hind feet from the top of the feeder (they only needed a toe hold) and they happily gorged themselves on the feed. I returned it to Tractor Supply and got my money refunded.
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We're sorry to hear that this happened when using this feeder. We're glad to hear that you were able to take advantage of the return period.
Betsy
I don't recommend this product
I was very happy with ...
2
Jul 5, 2024
I was very happy with this feeder until it rained and I noticed that the bottom feeding ports get wet and the food gets clumpy and stuck in the feeder and its not the easiest feeder to clean.
Thank you for this feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with this feeder. These comments and concerns have been shared with our Product Manager. We recommend hanging it from a baffle to help prevent rain from getting in. It has a 30 day return period at the retailer.
Maggie
I recommend this product
this feeder was the best ...
5
Apr 8, 2024
this feeder was the best I ever had, however it hung off a support on our deck. and the red squirrel could hang over from that support and have a field day.. kept his back paws on the support and stretched over..but I still love it and am ordering another.
On my second one!!
I have one of these feeders in my back yard and the birds love it and the squirrels hate it. I like the wire it hangs from and the metal lid (squirrel chew marks and all). The wire is finally starting to fray so I bought another one when that one finally gives out ????.
I cannot fiquire out how to put the springs back in,very frustrating. Cannot use it at this point cannot find assemby instructions on u tube. Can you help me out with this.
Thank you for this feedback. We do not have instructions available for how to insert the springs. The instructions for this feeder can be found at the link below.
https://www.perkypet.com/media/wysiwyg/pp/pdf/MORE_BIRDS_Squirrel-X_No._11_X1_1aa99ec9-af4d-4c24-817d-954c12120bce.jpg
The feeder has a one year replacement policy. Reach out to us via the Contact Us page with any additional questions.
Marley
Better cleaning directions needed
3
Apr 7, 2023
My only problem with the Squirrel X 1 its trying to clean it. The drain holes get clogged. Seeds can wet in a severe rain storm. I can use the hose on the feeder compartments but not the base. Need good disassembly directions!
squerrel x works great. the gray squirels were taking over the feeder and now they cannot get in. works as described and I am saving alot of money on feed for the birds. the squirrels emptied the feeder every day. now I can go two weeks between fills.
Seed becomes wet easily and birds will not sit and eat at the feeder.
Difficult to keep clean and clean when seed gets wet and becomes moldy.
Will try one more time and if it doesn't work, out it goes to the junk.
Certainly not worth the money I paid for it.
The biggest complaint I have is the amount of disassembly and reassembly required, with 8 screws and 2 springs to take it apart for thorough cleaning. I like to clean my feeders every couple weeks and it's a real time consuming chore with this feeder. That's enough to keep me from ever buying another one, and the reason I didn't give this a higher star rating.
This feeder is good at being squirrel resistant, until they figure out how to hang upside down from the top. So, it needs a baffle above it. It has helped my seed last longer. The larger birds like starlings are just heavy enough to partially activate the spring to close the feeder ports about half way, preventing them from raiding all the seed.
The seed stays fairly dry and there are 3 compartments if you want to use different types of seed in each one. Larger seeds like peanuts may block the feeding ports once in awhile, but it works great with black oil sunflower and the waste free bird seed mix. It also holds a lot of seed so you're not having to refill it daily. The design looks nice and allows for viewing all the birds visiting at one time, which I really appreciate.
Can I get replacement springs? One has rusted and the feeder stays closed now. I disassembled and cleaned the drainage holes. This may be why the end of one spring rusted off. If you don't sell parts, can you please give me the manufacturer's contact info? Thanks kindly!