2/19/2024 0 Comments Large bird feeder stand![]() ![]() (The feeder is not from Wild Birds Unlimited.) Wild Birds Unlimited Advanced Pole System The Wild Birds Unlimited Advanced Pole in my yard. The Feed Garden does not come with a squirrel preventer but you could add one on if you need it.Ĥ. I don’t consider aesthetics to be a critical factor when choosing a bird pole but I thought the Feed Garden was sharp! I liked the twisted finial at the top – it added a lovely design element. ![]() The stability was acceptable considering the fork style. The pole sections are inserted into one another for a tight fit. The center pole is a standard 13/16″ but only had 3 sections which is a plus for stability. It literally took me 5 minutes to assemble (inside my house by the way), and a minute to step on the forks and install them into the ground. The model was super easy to assemble and install. However, I liked the ability to arrange these 2 at the level and angle you desire for versatility. The lower/moveable hooks are only 7.5″ from the center pole and are likely only suitable for tube feeders. The most impressive part of the Feed Garden Deluxe is the top 2 hook ends are 10″ from the center pole which allows you to hang larger, bulkier bird feeders and more space for birds to congregate. I was happy to see it has 4 forks, rather than 3, for more stability. These are all features I’d expect from a budget model. The Feed Garden Deluxe is made of iron, has 4 shepherd’s hooks for feeders, and is supported by a fork-style base. That’s where the Feed Garden Deluxe comes in.Ĭompared with the 3 other budget-priced models I purchased, installed, and tested, the Feed Garden Deluxe was the best. This is especially true when starting out with bird feeding. Not everyone can afford or wants to invest in the best. The Best Budget-Friendly Bird Feeder Pole: Feed Garden Deluxe Feed Garden (Most, including the Sequoia, only come in black).ģ. The Deluxe also comes in 3 different colors and a cardinal finial at the top, for more decor variety. Just like the Sequoia, this model is powder-coated to help prevent rusting. Because wild birds need more space when feeding (as I discuss in the Guide to Buying a Bird Feeder Pole) I would only use the outer 4 hooks for the bird feeders. The Deluxe is advertised with 8 hooks for hanging feeders and other garden decor (e.g. The center pole segments insert and twist-lock into place for stability and to keep the center square. Once installed it’s rock-solid so you can put up the largest feeder you can find and fill it without worrying it will break or bend the system. While the Sequoia’s center poles are an impressive 1.5″ in diameter, the Deluxe is 2″ ! This is the largest diameter in the industry. Similar to the Sequoia model, the Deluxe’s center pole is made from solid steel construction. The Squirrel Stopper Deluxe is perfect for the job. If you have large and/or heavy bird feeders you need a heavy-duty pole to support them. My recommendation for the best heavy-duty bird feeder pole is also by the Squirrel Stopper brand. The Best Heavy-Duty & Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Pole: Squirrel Stopper Deluxe Squirrel Stopper Deluxe For most people, a grabber/reacher tool or a step stool will be needed to access the feeders.Ģ. The pole is powder coated to help prevent rusting. ![]() No squirrel is going to successfully reach the feeders. Just a touch of the baffle caused the solid smooth piece to bob around. There was no movement from these hooks – they stay in place and do not move so the feeders won’t jostle around when the birds start hopping around. Then, each hook slid into its own opening that locked tightly in place. The mechanism for the shepherd hooks slid onto the center pole at the top. Mechanism to support hooks on the Squirrel Stopper Sequoia. The solid steel center pole and threaded joints of each section (including the auger) make it rock solid and stable so the heaviest of feeders won’t bend it. That pole is in the ground, solid, and not moving!įrom there the Sequoia features just got better. The first 16″ went in like butter – the remaining 4″ required me to take a lot of breaks and lean into the twisting, but I succeeded in getting the full 20″ in the ground. I was able to twist the full 20″ relatively easily. I inserted an iron twisting rod that came with it, into the holes at the top of the base unit and began twisting into the ground. How am I going to get that thing in the ground? When I first pulled the huge auger out of the box and observed the line on the center pole indicating the depth it needed to go into the ground (20″) – I was worried. This is the one I use in my yard.Īnd, the Squirrel Stopper Sequoia is surprisingly easy to install. The “best” award easily goes to the Squirrel Stopper Sequoia.
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