The C&S Hanging Suet Basket suffers from a poor design, fragility, and susceptibility to squirrels. Birds do not seem to use it effectively, and durability issues are common.
Feeder breaks easily, especially under regular use or squirrel interference.
Prevention: Avoid placing the feeder in areas with high squirrel activity.
Wire connection often breaks, making the feeder unusable.
Prevention: No effective prevention
Effectively attracts and feeds small birds.
The feeder is flimsy and easily damaged, especially the wire and roof.
Tip: No effective workarounds mentioned
Installation is awkward, requiring both hands and holding the roof up.
Tip: No effective workarounds mentioned
Factors: Squirrels, Wind, Flimsy material
No, multiple reviews indicate it is flimsy and breaks easily, especially under regular use or squirrel interference.
No, the design makes it difficult to place suet cakes and it's a hassle to remove, especially for trees or poles with small branches.
Yes, squirrels can jump on it, hang from it and eat the suet. There's no perch and it's easy for squirrels to access.
"Got my suet holder (basket) and put suet inside and hung it on the tree outside. The birds are using it, saw a small woodpecker on there yesterday. I also feed stray cats, still missing my dog (Corona). We now have two suet holders and will put up more when the snow melts a bit and we can get out..."
"First of all, the roof design makes it hard to place suet cakes in the basket while feeder is hanging. You have to hold the roof up with one hand and place suet with the other. And the roof still gets in the way because of how it's attached to the hanging wire. Then, it's a hassle to remove from a t..."
Alternatively a similar product should be considered. Consider purchasing a more robust, squirrel-resistant feeder.
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