How much seed does the feeder hold?
1151910
It holds a lot , maybe 12 cups or more. I stopped using the feeder because the squirrels ate most of the seeds.
1151911
More than 12 cups, squirrels still visit but are more and more discouraged and cannot knock the feed out.
132730
Mine feeder is never kept full all the time. How can it be. Birds keep coming as the contents of the feeder diminishes until it reaches the level at which the birds cannot get to the remaining seeds. I don't see how birds can get "stuck" in the feeder under any conditions.
1481873
I don't know the exact weight limit, but it is very heavy duty. I have a triple layer bird feeder that holds about 6lbs of seed. With that, there has been squirrels and raccoons in the feeder and this holder has not bent. I would say it would hold 15 - 20lbs.
32223
I wouldn't buy this feeder. The seed gets wet on the inside and once it heats up the seeds start to sprout. It's all glass and no way for the seeds to air out. I threw mine away a month after I got it! �
1882764
About five cups, but the tray is not big enough. Most of the seeds end up on the ground.
1048946
Just about any seed that's not to large, the fruit seed and nut seed that come in some of the mixed seeds do have a tendency to get stuck in the feeder and have to be taken out, but still no real problem. I laugh at the squirrels as they try to get at the feed. If it is hung as suggested they are unable to get the feed.
1453276
No. I hung my feeder but I seem to remember it had a pole mount. I might add that the little red roof opening where you load the seeds into is very small and partially blocked inside by support structures. I had to cut out two of the four structures to allow seeds to flow in. It is a big feeder and holds a lot of feed.
2221620
This feeder holds approximately 85 cubic inches or 1,400 cubic cm. Thank you, Hardware Sales
1831350
This feeder is designed for multiple types of birds and can use a variety of different seeds. The feeder is 8.25" x 8.25" x 9.25" and has a 6" long hanging cable. It can be hung in a flight cage.
1184180
We can put almost 7 pounds of seed in it at once. We have maybe 3-4 cups left over in the bag. How long that lasts depends on how many birds we have around, but generally they go through that in 5 days or so. It does keep the squirrels out, but the messy birds scatter enough to keep them happy on the ground. As a bonus, bunnies seem to poke around for seeds too.
820775
It is about 12" in the area that holds the seed. We find that it is just right for our yard, doesn't hang too low on the post we have it on and yet supplies the finches with plenty of seed.
961801
There is a place underneath in the center that fits a pole. Personally I thought that well wasn't deep enough to keep the feeder steady because of the weight of it when full of seed/nuts. It's supposed to work but I'm too cautious to try it on a pole.
238548
I don't know the limit but I have hung a feeder full of seed that weighed at least 10 pounds with no problem. My guess is that it will handle 20 pounds as long as the item you clamp it to will not give way.
872580
I've had the feeder for at least a couple months now, & I've seen no indication of the seed inside getting wet. Of course the seed in the tray will, if it rains. And I suppose if it rains hard enough, the seed right at the bottom of the feeder, at the openings, would a bit. But otherwise, I totally agree with the other two answers! : )
1858876
It can hold 15lbs per side per hanger arm according to the enclosed instructions/guidelines. I have some pretty hefty recycled plastic feeders that hold 10lbs of seed and it has no problem with them at all.
858372
I attached a seed tray to the base of this feeder. The most wonderful part of this is how easy it is to twist the base off so it can be cleaned easily. I don't know if this helps you, but Droll Yankee would be able to give you excellent advise and their customer service is outstanding.
137363
I gave mine on a pole that has four curved hooks that curve out from the pole and under a squirrel hood and it's just fine. Only thing I wasn't that struck on was the filling of it and the sun flower seeds don't seem to come out as well as I think they should. Overall well made and good feeder though.