Rank #6 in Best Bird Feeder 2026: Squirrel-Proof, or Just Metal?
Hanging Bird Feeders 2 Pack with Drain Holes, 3.12 LB Capacity
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
This pair of hanging feeders costs £12.27 with 4.2 stars from 499 ratings: two 23cm feeders with drain holes and a wide top cover.
It takes sixth because of how it states its capacity — 3.12 LB, which is 1.42kg, for the pair rather than each one. In a ranking where capacities come in kilograms, millilitres and pounds, this is the clearest example of a number that needs decoding before it means anything.
How those 499 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Capacity as listed | 3.12 LB, two pack |
|---|---|
| Drainage | Drain holes in the tray |
| Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 23 cm each |
| Price per feeder | £6.14 |
| Target species as listed | Finch |
| Ratings | 4.2 from 499 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Really like these much easier to clean and look great”
Verified purchase“Brilliant bird feeders, given as a gift, birds love them, especially having something to perch on”
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
What does 3.12 LB mean?
1.42kg for the pair, so each feeder holds about 0.71kg of seed. The bracketed text is the only place the listing says it covers two.
Why do drain holes matter?
Wet seed grows mould, which is a common cause of illness in garden birds. Drainage is the simplest way to reduce it.
How tall is each feeder?
23cm with perches, which suits small garden birds.
Is a gift option?
Reviewers mention giving them as gifts, and the price makes it easy.
Why sixth?
Because the capacity needs decoding before it is useful, and 4 per cent of its ratings are one-star.
How many ratings does it have?
499 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars, with 61 per cent five-star and 5 per cent one-star.
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