--- title: "deer feeder varmint guard — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/deer-feeder-varmint-guard" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:03:25.735Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($48K/yr) — deer feeder varmint guard doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($48K/yr) — deer feeder varmint guard doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "deer feeder varmint guard — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **deer feeder varmint guard** **Skip it****46/100 ** a small market ($48K/yr) — deer feeder varmint guard doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$48K** **Growth (1y)** **+183.0%** **Products** **15** **Brands** **12** was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **22** **Price range** **$25.37–$48.97** **Returns** **2.6%** **Rating** **4.1★** **Skip it** Scored 46/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **75** ×0.30 Competition **37** ×0.20 Quality gap **75** ×0.10 Returns **79** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +183.0% year over year. 1K696Spike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug, Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.8× ## **Competition** - JXLXYY21% - Kecaopdt17% - Highwild14% - Moultrie14% - moonoom14% - Gelacie7% - Other (6 brands)13% The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 22 sellers compete here. **Brands** **12 **—flat was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **22** **Top 5 brand share** **80%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![JXLXYY Deer Feeder Varmint Guard - Keep Wildlife Away from Your Feeder 12.3 x 11.8 Varmint Cage for Feeder Suit Varmint Guard for All Kinds of Weather Conditions.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517QApwSfaL.jpg) [**JXLXYY Deer Feeder Varmint Guard - Keep Wildlife Away from Your Feeder 12.3 x 11.8 Varmint Cage for Feeder Suit Varmint Guard for All Kinds of Weather Conditions.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLXRVZ21) JXLXYY$31.744.3★23821%▲rising 2 ![Highwild Varmint Cage Feeder Guard for 30/55 Gallon Barrel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5194JztTz3L.jpg) [**Highwild Varmint Cage Feeder Guard for 30/55 Gallon Barrel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JF9W6X5) Highwild$36.044.4★40914%▼falling 3 ![Moultrie Varmint Guard II - Feed Motor Cage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MxLe3moXL.jpg) [**Moultrie Varmint Guard II - Feed Motor Cage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTQ6LF4G) Moultrie$48.714.4★13112%▼falling 4 ![12 x 13.4 Deer Feeder Varmint Guard Heavy-Duty Varmint Cage for Deer Feeder Prevent Squirrels Raccoons & Critters from Stealing Feed Universal Fit for Most Feeders](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V5Awq42BL.jpg) [**12 x 13.4 Deer Feeder Varmint Guard Heavy-Duty Varmint Cage for Deer Feeder Prevent Squirrels Raccoons & Critters from Stealing Feed Universal Fit for Most Feeders**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SK436R) Kecaopdt$31.254.1★4410%▲rising 5 ![moonoom Deer Feeder Varmint Guard 12.3 x 11.8Varmint Cage for Feeders Deer Feeder Cage for Hunting Keeping Wildlife Away from](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YH3E1oCDL.jpg) [**moonoom Deer Feeder Varmint Guard 12.3 x 11.8Varmint Cage for Feeders Deer Feeder Cage for Hunting Keeping Wildlife Away from**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDB2VLTJ) moonoom$30.514.1★2928%▼falling 6 ![12 x 12 Deer Feeder Varmint Guard Heavy-Duty Varmint Cage for Deer Feeder Prevent Squirrels Raccoons & Critters from Stealing Feed Suitable for Both Flat and Curved-bottom deer feeders.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hy2tiT4oL.jpg) [**12 x 12 Deer Feeder Varmint Guard Heavy-Duty Varmint Cage for Deer Feeder Prevent Squirrels Raccoons & Critters from Stealing Feed Suitable for Both Flat and Curved-bottom deer feeders.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJLKQXMS) Kecaopdt$31.424.1★138%▲rising 7 ![Gelacie Universal Varmint Cage Feeder Guard for 30/55 Gallon Barrel Steel Powder Coated Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PftetQFHL.jpg) [**Gelacie Universal Varmint Cage Feeder Guard for 30/55 Gallon Barrel Steel Powder Coated Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZZ6K748) Gelacie$28.173.0★17%▲rising 8 ![moonoom Deer Feeder Varmint Guard - 14.5 x 12.5 Varmint Cage for Feeder Keep Raccoon Squirrels Birds Away from Your Feeder (Square)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51prO2jWO4L.jpg) [**moonoom Deer Feeder Varmint Guard - 14.5 x 12.5 Varmint Cage for Feeder Keep Raccoon Squirrels Birds Away from Your Feeder (Square)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLLQ8NYR) moonoom$30.684.1★2926%▼falling 9 ![Foldable Deer Feeder Varmint Guard 13x12 in Stainless Steel Deer Feeder Protective Guards Cage for Outdoor Fores Keep Raccoon Squirrels Birds Away from Your Feeder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MFetDmLmL.jpg) [**Foldable Deer Feeder Varmint Guard 13x12 in Stainless Steel Deer Feeder Protective Guards Cage for Outdoor Fores Keep Raccoon Squirrels Birds Away from Your Feeder**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLKH89S6) SFNSM$26.464.1★385%▼falling 10 ![WILDGAME INNOVATIONS Varmint Cage Weather-Resistant Durable Steel Varmint Guard for Hunting Game Feeder & Power Control Unit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bjxE+LROL.jpg) [**WILDGAME INNOVATIONS Varmint Cage Weather-Resistant Durable Steel Varmint Guard for Hunting Game Feeder & Power Control Unit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JSPJUTA) Wildgame Innovations$38.954.2★5522%▼falling 11 ![Moultrie Universal Varmint Deterrent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ENIEfcExL.jpg) [**Moultrie Universal Varmint Deterrent**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVYJ91RB) Moultrie$28.083.9★132%—flat 12 ![Stainless Steel Varmint Feeder Cage Weatherproof Deer Feeder Guard for Outdoor Forest Protection Against Wildlife and Critters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515OZ7WPkLL.jpg) [**Stainless Steel Varmint Feeder Cage Weatherproof Deer Feeder Guard for Outdoor Forest Protection Against Wildlife and Critters**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DV2353J2) Pilipane$29.860.0★02%▲rising 13 ![Square Steel Wildlife Feeder Guard and Varmint Cage 14 x 14 x 14 Inch Powder Coated Enclosure for Spinner Plate Protection Hinged Access Panels for 55 Gallon Drums Hardware Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oAH6PN6qL.jpg) [**Square Steel Wildlife Feeder Guard and Varmint Cage 14 x 14 x 14 Inch Powder Coated Enclosure for Spinner Plate Protection Hinged Access Panels for 55 Gallon Drums Hardware Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ST2Y693) Elusive Wildlife Technologies, LP$35.005.0★31%▼falling 14 ![Varmint Cage Protector Weatherproof Deer Feeder Guard Outdoor Forest Protection Keep Wildlife Critters Away](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51icGn5xzML.jpg) [**Varmint Cage Protector Weatherproof Deer Feeder Guard Outdoor Forest Protection Keep Wildlife Critters Away**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTQ83P2) Fabater$48.974.5★21%▼falling 15 ![BOSS Buck Varmint Funnels Durable Lightweight Galvanized Steel Protective Squirrel Funnels with Self Tapping Screws for Game Feeder Set of 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HweyEHb1L.jpg) [**BOSS Buck Varmint Funnels Durable Lightweight Galvanized Steel Protective Squirrel Funnels with Self Tapping Screws for Game Feeder Set of 3**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KMNK5QD) Boss Buck$25.373.8★1211%▼falling ## **Product shelf** All 15 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![JXLXYY Deer Feeder Varmint Guard - Keep Wildlife Away from Your Feeder 12.3 x 11.8 Varmint Cage for Feeder Suit Varmint Guard for All Kinds of Weather Conditions.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517QApwSfaL.jpg)**JXLXYY Deer Feeder Varmint Guard - Keep Wildlife Away from Your Feeder 12.3 x 11.8 Varmint Cage for Feeder Suit Varmint Guard for All Kinds of Weather Conditions.** JXLXYY**$31.74**4.3★238 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLXRVZ21) [![Highwild Varmint Cage Feeder Guard for 30/55 Gallon Barrel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5194JztTz3L.jpg)**Highwild Varmint Cage Feeder Guard for 30/55 Gallon Barrel** Highwild**$36.04**4.4★409 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JF9W6X5) [![Moultrie Varmint Guard II - Feed Motor Cage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MxLe3moXL.jpg)**Moultrie Varmint Guard II - Feed Motor Cage** Moultrie**$48.71**4.4★131 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTQ6LF4G) [![12 x 13.4 Deer Feeder Varmint Guard Heavy-Duty Varmint Cage for Deer Feeder Prevent Squirrels Raccoons & Critters from Stealing Feed Universal Fit for Most Feeders](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V5Awq42BL.jpg)**12 x 13.4 Deer Feeder Varmint Guard Heavy-Duty Varmint Cage for Deer Feeder Prevent Squirrels Raccoons & Critters from Stealing Feed Universal Fit for Most Feeders** Kecaopdt**$31.25**4.1★44 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SK436R) [![moonoom Deer Feeder Varmint Guard 12.3 x 11.8Varmint Cage for Feeders Deer Feeder Cage for Hunting Keeping Wildlife Away from](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YH3E1oCDL.jpg)**moonoom Deer Feeder Varmint Guard 12.3 x 11.8Varmint Cage for Feeders Deer Feeder Cage for Hunting Keeping Wildlife Away from** moonoom**$30.51**4.1★292 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDB2VLTJ) [![12 x 12 Deer Feeder Varmint Guard Heavy-Duty Varmint Cage for Deer Feeder Prevent Squirrels Raccoons & Critters from Stealing Feed Suitable for Both Flat and Curved-bottom deer feeders.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hy2tiT4oL.jpg)**12 x 12 Deer Feeder Varmint Guard Heavy-Duty Varmint Cage for Deer Feeder Prevent Squirrels Raccoons & Critters from Stealing Feed Suitable for Both Flat and Curved-bottom deer feeders.** Kecaopdt**$31.42**4.1★13 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJLKQXMS) [![Gelacie Universal Varmint Cage Feeder Guard for 30/55 Gallon Barrel Steel Powder Coated Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PftetQFHL.jpg)**Gelacie Universal Varmint Cage Feeder Guard for 30/55 Gallon Barrel Steel Powder Coated Black** Gelacie**$28.17**3.0★1 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZZ6K748) [![moonoom Deer Feeder Varmint Guard - 14.5 x 12.5 Varmint Cage for Feeder Keep Raccoon Squirrels Birds Away from Your Feeder (Square)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51prO2jWO4L.jpg)**moonoom Deer Feeder Varmint Guard - 14.5 x 12.5 Varmint Cage for Feeder Keep Raccoon Squirrels Birds Away from Your Feeder (Square)** moonoom**$30.68**4.1★292 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLLQ8NYR) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**13% *“The quality and overall durability of the cage itself seem great,”* **Assembly/Installation**11% *“Easy to put together”* **Pest/Insect Control**9% *“Keeps rodents out”* **Size-Overall**8% *“Fits perfectly”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“Work as it should”* **Strength**7% *“the construction feels solid”* **Durability**6% *“This appears that it will be durable”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Easy”* **Value For Money**4% *“Well worth it”* **Design-Overall**3% *“the overall design is pretty straightforward”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Assembly/Installation**15% *“Assembly was annoying”* **Ease Of Use**11% *“it is not user-friendly”* **Value For Money**7% *“The price seems a little high for me”* **Durability**6% *“the box it comes in wasnt exactly durable”* **Mounting**6% *“Does not mount properly to the Moultrie 250lb feeder”* **Size-Overall**5% *“Needs to be a bit bigger though”* **Metal Quality**4% *“Metal 30 gallon barrels have a lip on the bottom which does not allow the door to open”* **Rusts/Corrodes**4% *“Their saliva will cause corrosion”* **Functionality-Overall**4% *“Does not work on American hunter feeder”* **Strength**2% *“First off, looks a little flimsy, we'll see how it holds up to an aggressive 25 lb raccoon hanging on it”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall61% - Defective Material/Parts11% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Functionality-Overall7% - Assembly/Installation4% - Mounting2% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting2% - Add-Ons/Attachments1% - Hard Feel1%