We compared two hanging wild bird seed feeders: the Gardman A01044 Heavy Duty Seed Feeder and the PROVIDE 6 Port Hanging Bird Feeder.
What we looked at
Build, capacity, ports, cleaning, tray, and price.
The verdict
If you want an all-metal feeder in diecast aluminium that holds about 600g of seed mix, the Gardman is the pick at £13.99. If you would rather pay £7.00 more for a stainless steel feeder with 6 ports, large perches, a catch tray and a twist lid, the PROVIDE is the alternative, at £20.99.
A £13.99 all-metal diecast aluminium feeder holding about 600g.
A £20.99 stainless steel 6 port feeder with a catch tray and twist lid.
Gardman A01044 Heavy Duty Seed Feeder (Polished Diecast Aluminium) — All Metal
Intended for: Marketed as a durable all-metal seed feeder in polished diecast aluminium that disassembles easily for cleaning and holds approximately 600g of seed mix, for hanging around the garden or from a feeding station. Carries 4.6 stars from 4.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the PROVIDE on these listings, at £13.99
- All-metal polished diecast aluminium
- Disassembles easily for cleaning
- Stated capacity of about 600g
Worth knowing
- No catch tray mentioned in the details we reviewed
- Slightly lower star rating than the PROVIDE (4.6 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who want a sturdy metal feeder at the lower price
- Anyone who wants a stated seed capacity
- Those who want an easy-clean design
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a catch tray and many ports
- Anyone who wants stainless steel
PROVIDE Hanging Bird Feeder for Small Birds, 6 Ports, Stainless Steel with Catch Tray — 6 Ports + Tray
Intended for: Marketed as a hanging wild bird feeder in heavy duty stainless steel with 6 feeding ports, large perch pegs, a 360° perch ring, a base catch tray and a large twist lid for easy refilling, designed for small birds such as finches, tits, robins and sparrows. Described as non-porous and easy to clean. Carries 4.7 stars from 2.1K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Six feeding ports with a catch tray
- Stainless steel described as hygienic and easy to clean
- Large twist lid for refilling
- Higher star rating than the Gardman (4.7 vs 4.6)
Worth knowing
- Costs £7.00 more than the Gardman on these listings
- No seed capacity stated in the details we reviewed
Best for
- Buyers who want more ports and a catch tray
- Anyone who wants stainless steel
- Those who want an easy-fill lid
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a stated seed capacity
