Avant Garden 8102-2 English Garden Bird Feeder
November 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Platform Bird Feeders
- Hand-assembled stained glass top
- Heavy-duty steel cage with die-cast cap and feeding stations
- Chew- and rust-resistant finish
- Easy-to-fill removable seed cap
- 1-1/4 pound mixed seed capacity
Product Description
This beautifully ornate stain glass and metal feeder features four feeding ports and will be as attractive to birds as it is to the eye.Amazon.com Review
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Avant Garden 8102-2 English Garden Bird Feeder
I have actually bought 2 of these feeders for my mom who loves to feed her birds.
The first one I bought many years ago and it did okay for a while until the squirrels figured out that they could chew through the bars holding the glass, which would cause the glass to shatter on the patio and leave a big gaping hole into the feeder.
The 2nd one did even last 2 months after purchase. The build quality was definitely shabbier than the first one with the bars being made of softer metal. It was no match for the squirrels. I definitely would not purchase another given the “bionic” feats of my mom’s squirrels.
Rating: 2 / 5
nice, like the glass, bottom could be better to save seed from dropping, but i’m sure the birds will love it.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a nice looking bird feeder….and it keeps the squirrels at bay. But beware…in about 6 months the pretty panes of glass (the roof) will fall off. The birds will still come, but the pretty part is no more.
Rating: 2 / 5
The glass roof pieces on mine surprisingly are a variated sky blue, not orange. Nevertheless, still pretty – but it would have been nice to have a color choice.
I purchased this on October 6, 2008 for $14.23 from Amazon (no shipping fee since I ordered something else to meet the $25 minimum requirement). I guess they must have had a special sale going. So for that cheap price, I am very pleased – it is worth more than that.
The feeder was in good condition but arrived dusty – no big deal to me, but if your order is intended as a gift, just wanted you to be aware of that.
The reason I only give 4 stars is because I am going to have to do something to keep the lid of the feeding tube closed – it does not screw or clamp down so tends to pop open very easily. So I have not begun to use mine yet. The box says it holds 1.25 lbs of sunflower or mixed seed and “Durable metal cage with rust resistant finish discourages squirrels and larger birds.” I have large Fox Squirrels where I live so am not sure if they can squeeze in between the bars or not, but I will place it where it will be hard for the squirrels to reach or I will use a squirrel baffle if necessary.
*This is pretty enough to purchase to use as a decorative item for your porch, garden or sun room and not even use as a birdfeeder at all. Ivy wrapping around it could add a nice touch.
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve had this feeder for about 5-6 years. It is very pretty and it does keep out squirrels and large birds. The finches, wrens and smallest woodpeckers can fit through the bars. Birds are safe from the neighborhood cats. It holds enough seed to last a few days. The feeder has held up well and the only noticeable wear is on the metal lid where the protective coating has peeled off a bit. That is understandable as it has withstood rain, snow, high winds and scorching sun for several years. None of the panes has broken, discolored or loosened. Even the hanging wire is like new. I paid over $60 for this feeder and highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5