Gray Bunny Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders for Outdoors 6 Port Metal Tube
A chew-proof metal tube feeder with 6 ports, a locking lid, and an adjustable hanger at an honest price.
- Buy: All-metal construction prevents squirrels from chewing through the tube, which destroys plastic feeders within one season
- Locking lid stops squirrels from prying the top open to access the full seed supply
- 6 ports accommodate multiple birds feeding simultaneously
Best For / Not For
Best for
- Buyers who want a durable tube feeder that outlasts plastic alternatives
- Backyards where squirrels chew through plastic feeders but a premium mechanism is not in budget
- Anyone who wants 6-port capacity without the cost of a Squirrel Buster system
Not for
- Buyers who need squirrels fully excluded from the feeding area, metal construction slows damage but squirrels can still access seed
- Anyone who wants to attract ground-feeding species that avoid tube perches
Key Details
Metal versus Plastic Tube Feeders
Squirrels approach plastic tube feeders as a chewing challenge they will eventually win. The seed smell draws them, the plastic gives under sustained effort, and most plastic feeders in active squirrel areas are destroyed within the first summer. Metal tube feeders remove the chewing vector entirely. A squirrel can sit on the perch and access the ports, but it cannot enlarge the opening or chew through the tube to reach the seed supply.
The Gray Bunny also locks at the top lid, which closes off the secondary attack path that defeats feeders with push-open or clip-on lids. Combined, these two design decisions make it significantly more squirrel-resistant than any plastic tube feeder, even without a weight-activated mechanism.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- All-metal construction resists chewing that destroys plastic tube feeders
- Locking lid prevents squirrels from opening the feeder from the top
- 6 ports allow several birds to feed at the same time
- Adjustable hanger works with a range of branch diameters
- Easy to fill and clean with the lift-off top design
Cons
- Squirrels can still perch and access seed from the ports, unlike weight-activated designs
- Metal construction adds some weight compared to plastic tube feeders
Bottom Line
Buy the Gray Bunny if you want a durable tube feeder that survives squirrel contact without paying premium pricing. It will not exclude squirrels from the perches, but it will outlast any plastic feeder in your yard.
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