Rank #9 in Best Bird Feeder 2026: Squirrel-Proof, or Just Metal?
BPYOT Hanging Metal Bird Feeder, Squirrel and Pigeon Proof Cage Design
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BPYOT is a caged hanging feeder for £17.99 with 4.0 stars from 48 ratings: a 19cm cage in metal, 454g, listed at an 800ml capacity and ranked 6th in Amazon's bird feeder category.
It takes ninth because the rank and the sample contradict each other. A 6th place is high, but 48 ratings is the thinnest evidence in this ranking and 9 per cent of them are one-star, so the rank is the only thing here that looks strong.
How those 48 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.0 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Category rank | 6th in Bird Feeders |
|---|---|
| Ratings | 4.0 from 48 |
| Capacity as listed | 800 ml |
| Design | Metal cage with a spill-proof tray |
| Item weight | 454 g |
| Price | £17.99 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“The birds have taken to it, very happy with the order 5*”
Verified purchase“Very good for the little ones, keeps the greedy starlings out”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Bird Feeder 2026: Squirrel-Proof, or Just Metal?.
Rank #1
Foxup Window Bird Feeder with 3 Strong Suction Cups, Clear Acrylic
£8.95
Rank #2
Pelle & Sol Bird Feeder Station with 190cm Powder-Coated Steel Pole
£17.70
Rank #3
Green Haven Bird Feeders 3-Pack, Hanging Metal Feeder Set
£11.99
Rank #4
BPYOT Metal Hanging Bird Feeder, Chew-Proof for Small Birds
£12.99
Questions people ask
How does the cage work?
It encloses the food so squirrels cannot reach through, and the spill-proof tray stops pigeons feeding off the ground beneath.
Why is it ninth if it ranks 6th?
Because it has 48 ratings against 1,689 on the feeder at the top. Category rank reflects recent sales, not how many owners have rated it.
What does 800ml mean?
It is the volume of the food chamber, quoted in millilitres where the feeder above it quotes 1 kg.
Is it worth £17.99?
It is the smallest feeder here at the highest price for its size; the cage design is what you are paying for.
Will it keep all squirrels out?
No cage does, but a metal cage with a tray underneath removes most of the routes in.
How many ratings does it have?
48 at the time of collection, averaging 4 stars, with 54 per cent five-star and 9 per cent one-star.
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