North States Super Feeder Bird Feeder
In a Nutshell
- Easily filled and durable for a while.
- Great for attracting a variety of birds.
- Considerable issues with squirrels and durability.
Quick Verdict
The North States Super Feeder Bird Feeder is praised for its sturdiness and ease of use, but it has significant issues with squirrels and durability.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Some users reported that the feeder starts to fall apart after a few months.
Prevention: Consider a more durable alternative if you anticipate heavy use.
Squirrels and bear destroying parts of the feeder.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Ease of Filling (2)
Easy to refill and clean.
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Squirrel-foise Design (2)
Effective at keeping squirrels out and birds in.
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Variety of Compartment Feeding (1)
Different compartments for various seeds.
Cons
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Squirrels Steal Feeds (1) critical
Those squirrels can do and say whatever they want! They chew their way through plastic, just to get to some bird feed. The feeder is heavy and difficult to lift and then fill. Once filled, I have to figure out how to secure at the top and keep mounted.
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Other Wildlife Damages (1) major
Some folks have had troubles with the bear-feeder but other factor include that the bird feeder design goes over the top of ground-pod, hence many birds come to abandon. Be aware and approach cautiously.
Tip: Use metal perches and add metal plates.
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Fragile Perches (2) major
Perches are thin and are continually broken.
Tip: Cut out the bars, replace plastic tubes and update pole screws.
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Heavier Than Expected (1) minor
Users find feeder heavy and hard to handle when full, especially older people.
Tip: Need double adjustment hook at least
Quality Trend: Declining
There are frequent issues with durability over time. Recent reviews indicate manufacturing issues causing some purchasers a lot of grief.
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Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Bird enthusiasts — Varigated seed options
- • Those who enjoy watching birds — Attracts a variety of birds
✗ Skip If
- • Older people or those with mobility issues — Heavy when filled
- • People in areas with high bear or squirrel activity — The birds love to drink combiners here brick.
Durability & Care
Factors: Weather conditions (heat, cold), animal activity (squirrels, birds), quality of materials.
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Secure top of feed to pole
- 💡 Replace broken perches
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Is this feeder easy to fill and clean?
Yes, most users find it easy to fill and clean.
How does this feeder handle squirrels?
It keeps squirrels away, but some users reported that squirrels eventually destroy parts of the feeder and steal better than 50% of the seed.
Highlighted Reviews
"We love seeing all the birds that are using it! Love the different compartments for a variety of seeds."
"Compartments for feeder are not sturdy enough, It needs dismantling for polish cleaning."
Bottom Line
If you are really into birds and love feeding whatever birds you attract in your backyard, you might like this feeder, but consider if a different bird feeder a better purchase in terms of durability and squirrel issues. If your yard is squirrel heavy and prone to bears, this isn't the feeder for you.