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Rating:  - Has a nice look to it in my backyard.
When I bought this bird feeder 6 months ago, I had never had a feeder before. I just thought it would be a nice idea to try. I'm glad I did. Yes, it's a bit of trouble to get outside each morning to clean (birds are messy!) and refill; however, it is nice to watch birds come by and feed from it.The Astonica feeder seems to be holding up well. I live in So. California, so it is not exposed to severe rainy, snowy or freezing conditions. I still need to find out how it weathers the summer heat. When I first put it together, I was suprised that it took me an hour or so to put together. This feeder has six sides that must be correctly placed and fastened between top and bottom, and it took me a bit of time to attach them. I am not very handy mechanically, so if you are like me, I suggest you have a friend provide a much-appreciated second set of hands. A couple of points that I would like to pass along before you buy the Astonica feeder. First, the seed you place in the feeder gets tossed around by the birds, so expect to have seed around the base of the unit. Unfortunately, this same seed sprouts grass, etc., so don't put the bird feeder in your prized flower bed! Place it somewhere you won't mind having some vegetation that grows, or that you will clean up. Second, if you want to just try feeding birds, you really don't need a manufactured bird feeder. Just place some feed on a large platter (ceramic works well for me) and watch the visiting birds. Actually, you'll get a better view, as the birds wont be shaded by the Astonica's roof!
Rating: - pretty bird feeder
I had seen this bird feeder inpast jaunts when looking for feeders, but never wanted to pay so much. The I saw it in my Gold Box, well, such a good price, could not let it pass me by. I do find it attractive, as did my pet bird who, before I took it outside, had to be physically removed out of the house after she wanted to claim it for her own. She did look adorable in it. Only complaint is that the little bird shown in the picture wasnot included inthe packaging. And am having a time trying to get a human and the manufacturing company to tell me how to get one. Have had it only a few weeks, so i can not tell you if it is weather-proof. But it sure looks cute nder my tree just outside the window of my pet bird who want HER birdhouse back.
Rating:  - not weather resistant
I have owned this particular item for a couple of years. The first year, the "bird" fell off, deer opened each slot and ate the food. Last year it was so rusty I tempted to throw it away. My daughter is trying to restore it for sentimental reasons. I wouldn't advise anyone putting money in this item. No matter if you store it for winter, the rust still comes.
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