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Birdola Plus Large Seed Cake Wild Bird Food

Birdola Plus Large Seed Cake Wild Bird Food

By Birdola 12 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 75% confidence
5.8 /10
Quality
4.5
Value
5.5
Design
5.0
Function
5.0
Durability
4.0

In a Nutshell

  • Great variety and attracts many birds.
  • Hard as a rock and birds struggle to eat.
  • Quality issues with mealy worms and mold.

Quick Verdict

This seed cake is well-liked by birds. However, issues like hardness and lack of flavor are significant drawbacks. The Birdola Plus Large Seed Cake is great for attracting many birds which improves flexibility regarding products.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 12
Would Recommend 67%
Would Buy Again 67%
Avg Lifespan 6 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Infestation by insects.

Prevention: Proper storage in an airtight container.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Variety of Birds (4)

    Attracts a wide variety of birds including squirrels, foxes, and raccoons.

  • Ease of Use (3)

    Easy to set up, clean and maintain.

  • High Durability (1)

    Good lifespan in varying weather conditions, doesn't melt down even in rain.

Cons

  • Hardness of Cake (3) major

    Birds struggle to peck apart the seed cake.

  • Product in freshness (2) major

    Quality concerns, experiencing mealy worms and moths.

  • Lacks some favorable To a certain extent (2) minor

    Birds often reject the food, especially when other food items are present.

  • Heated or vice versa properties (1) minor

    Fall apart after being exposed to light or heat.

Quality Trend: Declining

Users report increasing issues with hardness and insect infestation over time.

Older Reviews Said:

mostly positive

Newer Reviews Say:

more negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Bird enthusiasts — Its great variety, allowing them to feed many bird species instead of just a few.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts — perfect for attracting a variety of birds to the garden or yard, making outdoor spaces more vibrant.

Skip If

  • Budget Conscious — especially if they want a reliable long term reliable product, due to decreasing quality.
  • Busy individuals — they may not accommodate the extra time needed to chop it extra into palatable particlesto prevent wasting bread.
  • Frequent Movers — Not ideal for frequent movers because it's neither easily transportable nor specifically small.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 2 months to 1 year

Factors: Weather conditions, gentleness, as well as proximity to wood.

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Keep in a dry, cool place.

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.2
12 reviews
5★
42%
4★
8%
3★
8%
2★
0%
1★
42%
easy to use (5) great variety (6) Hard to chew (3) Dry soon (2) Not durable (2) sealed container (2)

Common Questions

How durable are the seed cakes?

The seed cakes can last from 2 months to 1 year, depending on the conditions. However, users report issues with hardening over time.

How many birds are attracted by these cakes?

Many birds as well as different animals as squirrels, foxes, and raccoons get attracted to it. Hence is beneficial for wildlife as well in general terms.

Highlighted Reviews

— Fran

"Lots of variety and birds love it. Didn't melt down with all the rain we had, so I'm very pleased with it."

— Paul

"These cakes are so hard that the birds cannot peck them apart. I finally had to use a hammer to break them up so the birds could eat. I would not recommend using this product."

Bottom Line

For those looking to attract many birds, this Seed Cake proves to be a great option, but be aware of quality issues reported by users, such as hardening of the product.

5.8 /10
Below Average