Rank #4 in Best Bird Feeder 2026: Squirrel-Proof, or Just Metal?
BPYOT Metal Hanging Bird Feeder, Chew-Proof for Small Birds
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BPYOT is a metal hanging feeder for £12.99 with 4.5 stars from 357 ratings: 450g, 19cm across, with metal in the top and base where squirrels and large birds do their damage.
It takes fourth because it explains its chew-proof claim rather than just making it, and because it publishes the number this category ignores: 30 seconds to strip down for the weekly clean that keeps seed from going mouldy.
How those 357 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Chew-proof claim | Metal top and base |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | 30 seconds, no tools, weekly |
| Item weight | 450 g |
| Dimensions | 19 x 19 x 20 cm |
| Included | Hanging wire and mounting kit |
| Ratings | 4.5 from 357 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great little bird feeder, well made, so great buy well worth the money.😃👍🏻”
Verified purchase“Best bird feeder I've ever bought! Holds plenty of sunflower hearts. Looks good. Birds were straight on it. Sturdy too.”
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 #5
Crystals Squirrel Proof Hanging Bird Feeder with Locking Lid
£13.97
Questions people ask
What does chew-proof mean here?
The top and the base are metal, which is where squirrels and large birds attack a feeder.
Why does cleaning matter?
Damp seed grows mould, which is a common cause of disease in garden birds. This listing is one of the few that says to clean it weekly.
How long does it take to clean?
The listing says 30 seconds with no tools.
Is it squirrel proof?
No: chew-proof where the metal is, and no squirrel-proof claim is made.
Which food should I use?
Reviewers mention sunflower hearts, which suit a feeder this size for small birds.
How many ratings does it have?
357 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 74 per cent five-star and 3 per cent one-star.
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