--- title: "perky pet bird feeder — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/perky-pet-bird-feeder" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:56:10.539Z" locale: en meta: description: "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 70% of clicks) — perky pet bird feeder doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 70% of clicks) — perky pet bird feeder doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "perky pet bird feeder — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **perky pet bird feeder** **Skip it****51/100 ** a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 70% of clicks) — perky pet bird feeder doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$864K** **Growth (1y)** **+161.2%** **Products** **16** **Brands** **5** was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **61** **Price range** **$24.60–$299.69** **Returns** **1.5%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **31** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **29** ×0.20 Quality gap **52** ×0.10 Returns **88** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +161.2% year over year. 9K5KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.1× ## **Competition** - Brome76% - Squirrel Buster13% - Perky-Pet6% - Dreamdrawer3% - Niser2% The top 5 products capture 70% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 5 brands and 61 sellers compete here. **Brands** **5 **▼falling was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **61** **Top 5 brand share** **100%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Squirrel Buster Plus Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/Cardinal Ring and 6 Feeding Ports 5.1-pound Seed Capacity Adjustable Pole-mountable (POLE ADAPTOR SOLD SEPARATELY) Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n08NaKo7L.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Plus Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/Cardinal Ring and 6 Feeding Ports 5.1-pound Seed Capacity Adjustable Pole-mountable (POLE ADAPTOR SOLD SEPARATELY) Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007LQ3RQ) Brome$121.324.7★10,63328%▲rising 2 ![Squirrel Buster Classic Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Feeding Ports 2.4-pound Seed Capacity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+1zWtuHzL.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Classic Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Feeding Ports 2.4-pound Seed Capacity**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HHHEF0) Squirrel Buster$77.044.7★5,27813%—flat 3 ![Squirrel Buster Mini Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Metal Perches 1 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Design Lifetime Care Garden Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VdPfd3pRL.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Mini Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Metal Perches 1 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Design Lifetime Care Garden Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FK81PU) Brome$36.934.6★6,30811%▲rising 4 ![Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Metal Perches 1.3-pound Seed Capacity garden green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TT2o7riSL.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Metal Perches 1.3-pound Seed Capacity garden green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ABGSX4S) Brome$50.514.6★12,0659%▼falling 5 ![Squirrel Buster Legacy Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Metal Removable Perches 2.6 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Design Easy to Clean Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eqZsAXfnL.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Legacy Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Metal Removable Perches 2.6 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Design Easy to Clean Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KVKVQU) Brome$62.994.6★4,3209%▼falling 6 ![Squirrel Solution200 Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/6 Feeding Ports 3.4-pound Seed Capacity Free Seed Funnel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H3DrbDhML.jpg) [**Squirrel Solution200 Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/6 Feeding Ports 3.4-pound Seed Capacity Free Seed Funnel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AUFIQ1U) Brome$62.014.6★5,5796%▼falling 7 ![Brome Squirrel Solution 150 Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Stainless Steel Perches 2.6 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Free Seed Funnel Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Y4-hTJfEL.jpg) [**Brome Squirrel Solution 150 Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Stainless Steel Perches 2.6 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Free Seed Funnel Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B59NVV4P) Brome$59.334.5★2935%▲rising 8 ![Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder - 360 Feeding Perch Tray for Outdoor Hanging Wild Bird Seeds Dark Green.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i3Ga1b7YL.jpg) [**Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder - 360 Feeding Perch Tray for Outdoor Hanging Wild Bird Seeds Dark Green.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN67ZL4P) Dreamdrawer$27.684.2★1,1643%▲rising 9 ![Perky-Pet 336-1SR Squirrel-Be-Gone Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder 2LB Outdoor Wild Bird Feeder with Weight-Activated Perches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m+lSxseXL.jpg) [**Perky-Pet 336-1SR Squirrel-Be-Gone Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder 2LB Outdoor Wild Bird Feeder with Weight-Activated Perches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SP2JLU) Perky-Pet$24.604.0★20,3543%▲rising 10 ![Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Metal Mesh Bird Feeders for Outdoors Hanging Gravity Protection Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeders with Finch Cardinal Chickadee 3LB Large Capacity Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41J0mUMtETL.jpg) [**Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Metal Mesh Bird Feeders for Outdoors Hanging Gravity Protection Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeders with Finch Cardinal Chickadee 3LB Large Capacity Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ96ZKG2) Niser$35.664.3★2,6492%▼falling 11 ![Squirrel Buster Evolution Truly Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder Double Cardinal Ring 1.9-Pound Seed Capacity Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VojjJbppL.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Evolution Truly Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder Double Cardinal Ring 1.9-Pound Seed Capacity Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKHJ7JNL) Brome$74.583.8★322%▼falling 12 ![Squirrel Buster Plus Podium Ultimate Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeding Station Includes Plus Bird Feeder Weather Guard Pole Adaptor BirdsUP Single Pole and Seed Catcher Tray](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UiXJGdxUL.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Plus Podium Ultimate Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeding Station Includes Plus Bird Feeder Weather Guard Pole Adaptor BirdsUP Single Pole and Seed Catcher Tray**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKJT8TP1) Brome$299.694.4★142%—flat 13 ![Squirrel Buster Nut Feeder Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Shelled Peanuts & Dried Fruit Weight-Adjustable Woodpecker Friendly 1.3lb Capacity with 2 Interchangeable Meshes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316tFMmmEmL.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Nut Feeder Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Shelled Peanuts & Dried Fruit Weight-Adjustable Woodpecker Friendly 1.3lb Capacity with 2 Interchangeable Meshes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5WK3QM) Brome$88.924.7★6522%—flat 14 ![Perky-Pet Solar Powered Smart Bird Feeder with Camera - Squirrel-Resistant 3.2L Capacity Motion Activated 1080p HD WiFi Live Stream Camera SPCAM SPCAMSLR - Camera Feeder Gift Idea Forest Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SOOHQou-L.jpg) [**Perky-Pet Solar Powered Smart Bird Feeder with Camera - Squirrel-Resistant 3.2L Capacity Motion Activated 1080p HD WiFi Live Stream Camera SPCAM SPCAMSLR - Camera Feeder Gift Idea Forest Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRB1761H) Perky-Pet$120.893.9★1542%—flat 15 ![Squirrel Buster Suet Squirrel-Proof Suet Bird Feeder with Two Suet Cake Trays Two Crumb Ports Mess-Free Suet Loading Durable Green Design for Clinging Birds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4192Mjzfx0L.jpg) [**Squirrel Buster Suet Squirrel-Proof Suet Bird Feeder with Two Suet Cake Trays Two Crumb Ports Mess-Free Suet Loading Durable Green Design for Clinging Birds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XTXL72L) Brome$100.444.4★1,3622%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 16 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 16 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Squirrel Buster Plus Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/Cardinal Ring and 6 Feeding Ports 5.1-pound Seed Capacity Adjustable Pole-mountable (POLE ADAPTOR SOLD SEPARATELY) Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n08NaKo7L.jpg)**Squirrel Buster Plus Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/Cardinal Ring and 6 Feeding Ports 5.1-pound Seed Capacity Adjustable Pole-mountable (POLE ADAPTOR SOLD SEPARATELY) Green** Brome**$121.32**4.7★10,633 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007LQ3RQ) [![Squirrel Buster Classic Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Feeding Ports 2.4-pound Seed Capacity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+1zWtuHzL.jpg)**Squirrel Buster Classic Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Feeding Ports 2.4-pound Seed Capacity** Squirrel Buster**$77.04**4.7★5,278 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HHHEF0) [![Squirrel Buster Mini Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Metal Perches 1 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Design Lifetime Care Garden Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VdPfd3pRL.jpg)**Squirrel Buster Mini Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Metal Perches 1 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Design Lifetime Care Garden Green** Brome**$36.93**4.6★6,308 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FK81PU) [![Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Metal Perches 1.3-pound Seed Capacity garden green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TT2o7riSL.jpg)**Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Metal Perches 1.3-pound Seed Capacity garden green** Brome**$50.51**4.6★12,065 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ABGSX4S) [![Squirrel Buster Legacy Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Metal Removable Perches 2.6 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Design Easy to Clean Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eqZsAXfnL.jpg)**Squirrel Buster Legacy Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Metal Removable Perches 2.6 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Design Easy to Clean Green** Brome**$62.99**4.6★4,320 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KVKVQU) [![Squirrel Solution200 Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/6 Feeding Ports 3.4-pound Seed Capacity Free Seed Funnel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H3DrbDhML.jpg)**Squirrel Solution200 Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/6 Feeding Ports 3.4-pound Seed Capacity Free Seed Funnel** Brome**$62.01**4.6★5,579 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AUFIQ1U) [![Brome Squirrel Solution 150 Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Stainless Steel Perches 2.6 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Free Seed Funnel Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Y4-hTJfEL.jpg)**Brome Squirrel Solution 150 Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder for Wild Birds 4 Stainless Steel Perches 2.6 lb Seed Capacity Chew-Proof Free Seed Funnel Included** Brome**$59.33**4.5★293 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B59NVV4P) [![Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder - 360 Feeding Perch Tray for Outdoor Hanging Wild Bird Seeds Dark Green.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i3Ga1b7YL.jpg)**Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder - 360 Feeding Perch Tray for Outdoor Hanging Wild Bird Seeds Dark Green.** Dreamdrawer**$27.68**4.2★1,164 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN67ZL4P) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**15% *“Exquisite build quality”* **Ease Of Use**11% *“Easy to use”* **Design-Overall**9% *“Design is clever”* **Pest/Insect Control**9% *“Keeps the squirrels away”* **Value For Money**8% *“Good Value”* **Durability**8% *“didn't break”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“As advertised”* **Strength**7% *“These feeders are sturdy”* **Ease Of Cleaning**4% *“Easy to set up and clean”* **Size-Overall**3% *“Perfect size”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**17% *“Broke quickly”* **Size-Overall**10% *“We could absolutely not get that to fit”* **Pest/Insect Control**8% *“Does not keep squirrels out”* **Functionality-Overall**6% *“Never worked”* **Value For Money**5% *“albeit expensive”* **Quality-Overall**5% *“Horrible quality”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Hard to fill”* **Design-Overall**4% *“Very poor design for birds to even get access to the food hole opening”* **Ease Of Cleaning**3% *“One star off for cleaning”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“Not as described”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall34% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Functionality-Overall8% - Mechanism Issues5% - Durability4% - Weight Heavy3% - Value For Money2% - Product Condition2% - Ease Of Use2%