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What are the best bird feeders under $40?

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Woodlink Deluxe Cedar Bird Feeder with Suet Cages Model AT4 vs Nature's Hangout Window Bird Feeder vs Brome 1055 Squirrel Buster Mini

Specs

Weight

4 lbs

Dimensions

9.38 x 9.5 x 13.25 inches

Dishwasher safe

No

Materials used

Cedar wood, metal, polycarbonate

Food capacity

5 lbs

Weight

5.6 oz

Dimensions

11.8x5x4 inches

Dishwasher safe

No

Materials used

Acrylic plastic

Food capacity

2 pounds

Weight

1.4 pounds

Dimensions

4.4x4.4x21 inches

Dishwasher safe

No

Materials used

RoxResin, metal

Food capacity

1.3 lbs

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Can attract a variety of birds

Since you can use both, seeds and suet cakes it can attract more wild birds around it.
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Con
 No protection against squirrels

You have to buy squirrel baffle or figure out a way how to hang it so the squirrels can’t access it as the feeder is lacking any kind of protection from squirrels.
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Pro
 Made in the USA

The feeder is solid and made from cedar in a woodshop in the state of Iowa, so buying this you support the local economy.
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Pro
 Easy to fill

Thanks to the hinge on the top that allows the roof to be folded back it’s very easy and convenient to refill the feeder.
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Con
 Hard to clean

Since the bird feeder can’t be washed in a dishwasher nor disassembled easily so it will take some time to clean it thoroughly manually.
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Con
 Not suited for large birds

The base for the birds to land only accommodates small birds so birds like woodpeckers will have a hard time feeding from it. This can be easily overcome however by adding additional space where the birds can land.
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Pro
 Allows to observe birds up close

Once the birds become familiar with the feeder you can enjoy bird-watching from very close distance through the window while sitting in your chair.
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Con
 Takes time for the birds to get used to it

Since it’s a see through bird feeder and it’s attached to a window the birds are afraid to go there at first, especially if there is a lot of movement close to the window.
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Pro
 Easy to install and remove

The only thing holding the bird feeder are 3 very strong suction cups so it’s very easy to install it and remove it as long as you have access to the window.
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Pro
 Reliable customer service

Users that have encountered problems with the product state that the customer service is very helpful and responsive. They will even send you a replacement if the feeder has been knocked off by accident.
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Pro
 Water drainage to keep the seeds dry

The removable tray and main feeder have drain holes so the seeds can dry out if they have gotten wet during rain.
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Con
 No protection against squirrels

There are no trap doors, hinges or anything else that protects the seeds from squirrels so the only way to protect against them is to put the feeder in a way that the squirrels can’t reach the bird feeder jumping or climbing.
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Pro
 Squirrel proof

When a squirrel climbs on the bird feeder the sleeve that covers the tube slides down from the squirrels weight restricting access to the seeds but the moment the squirrel gets off the feeder the birds can eat again.
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Pro
 Easy to clean

The feeder can be disassembled in a matter of seconds and without any tools required so it's very easy to clean.
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Pro
 Bird food stays fresh longer

The seed is constantly getting ventilated as hot air escapes through the vents at the top of the feeder and is being replaced with fresh air.
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Con
 Small capacity

The feeder can hold approximately 1.3 pounds of seeds. If you have lot of birds in your garden expect to refill the feeder almost every second day.
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Con
 Large seeds can get stuck

Large sunflower seeds or different nuts can get stuck in the feeder so it's advised to use small seeds such s back sunflower seeds to feed the birds.
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Pro
 Lifetime warranty

Despite being a budget bird feeder it's still covered by lifetime warranty the sames as more expensive bird feeders.
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