Questions and Answers for Perky-Pet Brown Panorama Hanging Bird Feeder - 2 lb. Capacity

A:  I haven't had mine long enough to form an opinion about the plastic container. It's been about a month, and so far so good. I do agree that having the option to purchase replacement components would be certainly appreciated.

A:  Individual replacement parts are not available for this feeder. It has a one year replacement policy.

A:  The dimensions are: DEPTH (IN) 8.25 WIDTH (IN) 8.25 HEIGHT (IN) 9.25 WEIGHT (LB) 1.400

A:  you need to twist the top until it gently 'clicks' in place.

A:  The lid for this feeder will twist and lock into place.

A:  After I've filled it, I hold the little button on the side and push the top down. While it's not tight, the top stays on when the feeder is hung.

A:  There's a spring loaded button that locks it. It grips the steel cable preventing the top from lifting. Be sure to make sure that you remove any cable slack inside before you hang it.

A:  You have to center top, press down on lid and pull up on cord.

A:  This item is made in China, however our operations are based in the US.

A:  I have not noticed it getting hot, when I take the top off to add seeds. Ours hangs under the shade of the leaves. I guess you could wrap pipe-cleaners around the little rale.

A:  Mine never has, as far as I know. And it's been hanging in the sun for several years now. The metal parts are thin enough, and reflective enough, that it simply doesn't store heat.

A:  I bought it in the winter. I have yet to experience how hot it will be in the summer

A:  This product has not under gone testing for this.

A:  It’s metal, it may not get hot as the outside air may cool

A:  Mine is a week old. No problems yet.

A:  I had this problem. Vendor couldn't help. I fashioned wood clips to connect the tube to the bottom. It's been working fine ever since.

A:  I had this problem and called the vendor. They can't sell you a plastic replacement. I made my own wood brackets and it's been working fine.

A:  Lo compre ase un mes y no he tenido problemas las aves alimintan las ardillas yo puse grasa en el poste asi no se suven

A:  Replacement parts are not available. Please contact us directly at 855-737-5973 for assistance with our 1-year replacement policy.

A:  I have no idea. We bought a tubular feeder after giving up on this one. No birds came near it. Can't keep up with the birds at the tubular feeder. But I have to note, I didn't know dried mealworms ate anything. (Just couldn't resist).

A:  yes, I have a mixture of mealworms and regular bird food in it now. Cardinals love it!

A:  yes, the openings are perfect for dried mealworms.

A:  Although we haven't used dried mealworms, we have used a mix of items---seed mix includes typical seed, fruit and nuts. All worked great! I would think this feeder would also work for dried mealworms.

A:  We do not recommend using dried mealworms within this feeder.

A:  The only ways I know of would be a: Hang it on a shepherd's hook with a Slinky, or B: hang it from a cable strung through loose pipes, between two stationary objects. Squirrels are smart and relentless.

A:  Squirrels are expert jumpers, so placement of a feeder is the number one way to help deter them. We suggest hanging the feeder at least 6 feet from the ground and 10-20 feet away from launching points such as fences, rooftops, tree branches, etc.

A:  we hung it on a pole away from branches and put a dome on top of it.

A:  I don't have this problem. I hang it from my patio cover.

A:  I also bought a squirrel baffel (don't know if that is correct spelling) that hangs over the feeder and that really works!

A:  Yes, the plastic supports at the base of the cylinder need to be reinforced. Squirrel have broken at least one.

A:  Yes. On the bottom of the feeder it says “Handcrafted in Chy-Nah”

A:  This feeder is made in China.

A:  Sadly, yes.

A:  Not sure, sorry.

A:  The feeder comes with a hanging wire that has a loop at the top for easy hanging.

A:  This feeder has a hanging wire with a loop at the end for hanging.

A:  Has a ring on it. No hook.