Tom Chambers Snackery Hanging Tray Feeder, VIT-26286

Ok, not the chicks - but the fledglings will.I bought this as a direct replacement for the same feeder that we'd had for a number of years before now.Over time, the fine mesh on these feeders degrades and eventually breaks. I don't think there's really a way around that, it just shows that this sort of thing doesn't last for ever.There are two small annoyances with this feeder though (as with the last one)...1. A feeder like this, hung from a single point and with chains suspending it is not particularly stable.It's fine for anything landing on it and smaller birds up to around the size of a blackbird never have any issues leaving it, it's the pigeons which cause an issue. Whenever they are startled and fly off all of a sudden, this feeder will swing a lot and dump a load of seed on the floor.The blackbirds and tits don't mind that, but I was pretty annoyed.I was able to address it by detaching the chains from the single ring at the top and suspending the feeder from three locations instead of one. It still swings to a degree, but it's much more stable when the pigeons disembark.2. The attachment clips are not at all strong. At the end of each of the chains are a clip to allow you to take the feeder down while leaving the chains in the tree. On both this and it's predecessor, these clips have bent open, again dumping seed on the floor.This is easily sorted either by folding the clips flat or removing them altogether and just having the chains permanently connected to the feeder.So it's not perfect, but it's one of the best I've found so far. With the couple of small alterations, it performs well and the wooden appearance fits well in our tree.Given how much it'll cost to replace the mesh when this one eventually breaks, I'll probably end up buying the same thing again next time!

This is a replacement for the last one (the same)- after many years of service the top layer of wire eventually wore through with so many birds pecking the food! So have bought 2 more to keep me and the birdies going. It's great for blackbirds and robins and sparrows and all little birds that usually ground feed rather than use hanging seed feeders. Mine is hung under a large acer from lower branches so big birds (pigeons, seagulls, crows) can't get on it. The pair of collared doves do but that's ok. When I had it out in the open the pigeons landed and just tipped the whole thing upside down, so some overhead protection is worthwhile. It means ground feeders can feed without having food on the ground. I put a mix of no-mess bird seed, insect fat pellets and mealworms and they all love it.

I feed the birds all year round and am cautious not to let crumbs drop which would encourage rats so I attach seed catchers to my feeders. This is perfect for doing that

Good quality product and nicely made. I had to put it inside a squirrel-proof cage to stop the pesky pigeons from raiding it and eating all the food. Now the smaller garden birds can happily feed from it in peace. It looks lovely, hangs evenly, smooth wooden rim for the birds to perch on;- not glossy and slippery wood surface, but just nice and even with no sharp bits. There's a double layer of high-quality protective mesh, plus it's simple enough to clean out. Thanks.

Quality is so so. 6m outside and wood started to be challenged from the outdoor elements

I've bought this ready for baby birds. A safe feeder. Can be hung in the apple tree away from cats.

Prompt delivery. Well packaged. Perfect product. The birds can see below if they sense danger and are not afraid to approach the feeders on that basis.

It arrived on time.Sturdy and we'll made and ready to hang.Pleased with the product.