Barrier Guard Bluebird Feeder with Perch - Blue

The Barrier Guard Bluebird Feeder with Perch - Blue Is a great product. I've had one for about 3 years and I just purchased a second one. It took the blue birds time to get used to using it, in my case several months, but, the Carolina Wrens were using it and finally the bluebirds. I have several bluebirds now that use this product. It's great for keeping the squirrels out, along with the other larger birds. Nature Niche products are GREAT & great Customer Service too.

Received in perfect condition and was easy to assemble. I have installed it and the birds are really using it.

Since starlings eat almost all of the mealworms at other feeders here, I tried this feeder in desperation. It worked after a week. A bluebird fed in it, and starlings didn’t enter the feeder. Some people said in reviews that the feeder is big. It is not big; it is enormous, especially with the optional circular perches. It sort of dominates the bird feeing area. A bit expensive; the instructions for the circular perches add on could have been more complete, but all in all, worth it and working. It’s all about the bluebirds for me.

I have not put my bluebird feeder out at this time. The weather is really nasty here in North Alabama so I plan to put it out once the weather breaks. I do have a bluebird house and the bluebirds are checking it out so hopefully within the next five days, I will put my feet her out with some dried mealworms.

I love it but I don’t yet know if bluebirds will find it. I have a bluebird house about ten yards away and water about the same. So far I have used bluebird berry mix and dried mealy worms on top. It may be a while but I will keep experimenting.

Works GREAT! It keeps those nasty Starlings & Squirrels out. However, some bluebirds do use it while other bluebirds are unsure how to use it, they hop around on the perches looking in, while some bluebirds are able to use it no problem. The very first day one got in and took 5-6 minutes to get out, It seem to fly around inside like it was stuck and I thought I would have to go out and it out. This feeder is easy to set up, assemble and use. Starlings can only poke their head in the cage, they cannot empty the mealworms in 5 minutes or at all. Starlings are voracious at feeders they can empty your feeder just like that as they swarm the feeder in huge flocks together, they don't come to the feeders one by one like other descent birds do. This works great for finches and especially chickadees.

I purchased this feeder because Red Wing Blackbirds, Grackles and Doves were chasing the smaller birds away. The first day I only put safflower in my other feeders and the best seed in this feeder. Day one I saw small birds sitting on the perch checking it out. Day 2, I only put out small amounts of safflower in other feeders and was happy to see chickadees, titmouse, bluebird fledglings in this feeder with the best seed mix. And they stayed a while. I had never seen bluebird fledglings stay at a feeder as long as they stayed in this one on the second day it hung. This feeder is built very well. I believe adding the perch and not putting the most desirable seed in my other feeders helped encourage the birds to use this feeder so quickly. I do see doves sitting on the perches, appearing to want to tip it so it will pour out but that hasn't happened yet. Design flaws for me are that I have to take it down and take off the top to refill it. It would be easier if it had a door that opened on the side. I also like it to hang straight so sometimes I have to readjust the hanging cord several times to get it right in the middle so it will hang straight. I'm happy with the purchase and hoping to change most of my feeders to have cages on them and keep the bigger birds eating the leftovers on the ground. It was worth the price to get to see the little birds getting to eat and their being comfortable enough to hang around for a while. I have spent the past year planting native plants and we never use toxins outdoors. That is the best draw for our feathered friends as I get to see them in my landscaping as well as my feeders.

I successfully assembled this feeder. It’s larger than expected. Bluebirds have visited but can’t seem to fit through the cage. Other small chickadees visit frequently. I’m still hoping bluebirds will get into feeder eventually.

I love this feeder! I actually have three of them and am thinking of buying one more. These feeders allow my Bluebirds (and other small birds such as Titmice, Chickadees, Wrens, and Song Sparrows) to safely eat their mealworms. The larger birds such as Mockingbirds, Robins, Blue Jays, and dreaded Starlings can’t enter this feeder and gobble up the food. The only negative I can mention is that the blue paint is starting to peel off of all three feeders under the food bowl. I hope this loss of paint doesn’t cause rust someday.

This feeder is very well made. It's sturdy and heavy. I like that the cover keeps the mealworms dry in rainy weather. A wren found the feeder on the first day. She's lovin' all those mealworms to herself. I'm hoping my bluebirds will find it soon. This feeder is pricey, however, it's worth it and should last a long time.

This feeder is great for keeping out those pesty starlings and other big birds, so the bluebirds have food to eat! Nature Niche not only has the feeder but a package with the perches too...and at a great price! Customer Service at Nature Niche is TOP NOTCH! And shipping is FAST! Thanks again & keep up the great work!