FEED GARDEN 63-Inch Bird Feeder Pole Review: Height and Weight Limits

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If you are considering the FEED GARDEN bird feeder pole, the first question is how much weight the pole can carry at the height you want. A taller pole gives more leverage on its base, so the listing gives a lower limit as the pole gets taller. This review covers only what the listing states about height, weight limits, base, finish, included parts and warranty. It does not report any test of the pole in a yard, and it does not say the pole deters squirrels, because the listing does not make that claim. Use the listing to decide whether the pole fits your feeder and your ground.

Quick answer

The FEED GARDEN pole is a black powder-coated steel shepherd’s hook, listed at 63 inches, with a five-prong base and a hook. The listing gives weight limits at each height: up to 11 pounds at 63 inches, up to 20 pounds at 48 inches and up to 30 pounds at 32 inches. The 63-inch setting leaves about 54.5 inches above the soil, and the bullets describe a 1-year warranty. The specs list the surface recommendation as soft ground. For a heavy feeder, use the shorter setting.

What to check in a bird feeder pole

Four details decide whether this pole fits. Each one can rule it in or out.

1. Weight limit at each height. The bullets say capacity changes with height, because taller poles create more leverage on the base. The listing gives up to 11 pounds at 63 inches, up to 20 pounds at 48 inches and up to 30 pounds at 32 inches. The specs give the maximum as 11 pounds, which matches the tallest setting. Choose the height first, then check the limit for that height.

2. Height above ground. The bullets say the 63-inch figure includes about 8.5 inches of the base inserted into the ground, which leaves roughly 54.5 inches above the soil. The 48-inch setting leaves about 39.5 inches above ground, and the 32-inch setting leaves about 23.5 inches above ground. These figures are the listing’s, so measure the spot where the feeder will hang before you insert the base.

3. Base and ground. The bullets describe a five-prong base over a 7 by 7 inch footprint, and they say to press down evenly on all five prongs. The item dimensions field gives 10.5 by 10.5 by 63 inches, which differs from the footprint in the bullets, so check the base size on the product page. The specs list the surface recommendation as soft ground, and the bullets address hard or stony ground in part of their text. Test the base in your spot before you rely on it.

4. Finish, warranty and parts. The specs give the material as alloy steel with a powder-coated finish, and the bullets describe powder-coated steel tubing. The listing names rust resistance and water resistance as features. The bullets describe a rubber stopper on the hook end that helps keep rain from running down the tube, and they describe a 1-year warranty. The included components are the five-prong base, the hook, the pole and a user manual.

Use these rules to choose:

• Choose this pole if you want a height-adjustable shepherd’s hook for a feeder that weighs 11 pounds or less at the 63-inch setting.
• Choose a shorter setting if your feeder is heavier, because the limit falls to 20 pounds at 48 inches and 30 pounds at 32 inches.
• Choose a different pole if you need a squirrel-deterrent claim, because the listing does not make one.

For other pole options, the best heavy duty pole for bird feeder guide covers that category, and the best bird feeder pole squirrel proof guide covers a different goal.

The FEED GARDEN 63-inch pole

The FEED GARDEN pole is a modern-style, rectangular-shaped pole in black, with a ground mount and a single hook. The recommended uses in the listing include hanging a bird feeder, solar lights, plants, flags, lanterns and wind chimes. The item weight is not given, and the specs list one unit. The bullets name the pole as adjustable, with extension sections that shorten it to 48 or 32 inches.

The pole fits a reader who wants a steady ground post for a single hanging feeder, with the height chosen to match the weight. The adjustable sections let you lower the pole when the feeder is heavy or the wind is strong.

The listing has several things to check. The footprint in the bullets and the item dimensions field do not match, as noted above. The bullets describe the pole for hard or stony ground, while the specs give soft ground as the surface recommendation. The listing says alloy steel in one field and powder-coated steel tubing in the bullets. The bullets also name a 1-year warranty, but the specs do not list one, so check the warranty on the product page before you buy.

Who should skip it: a reader who wants a squirrel-proof claim, a reader whose feeder weighs more than the limit for the height they need, and a reader who wants a base that fits a hard surface without checking first.

Keeping the feeder clean

The Cornell Lab’s All About Birds guidance, cited in the sources note below, says to clean the ground under a feeder as well as the feeder itself, because a build-up of hulls, uneaten seeds and other waste can make birds sick and draw rodents. For hummingbird feeders, the same guidance says to change the sugar water every 3 to 5 days and to clean the feeder at least once a week with hot water and a bottle brush. It also says not to use soap or detergent. Clean the pole’s hook and base as part of the same routine, and keep the feeder off the ground so the spilled seed does not pile up.

Worked example: how a 9-pound feeder sits below the 11-pound limit at 63 inches

Compare that weight with the limit for that height in the listing, so you can see how much room the pole leaves.

• Limit at 63 inches: 11 pounds, from the bullets and specs.
• Feeder in this example: 9 pounds.
• Room left under the limit: 11 minus 9 = 2 pounds.

Check the arithmetic again. 11 minus 9 is 2. The example shows that a 9-pound feeder leaves only 2 pounds under the limit at 63 inches. Wind, seed weight after rain and any extra items add load, so drop to the 48-inch setting, where the limit is 20 pounds, if the feeder is heavy.

Keeping the ground under the feeder clean

Cleaning the ground under a feeder matters as much as cleaning the feeder. The All About Birds guidance, cited in the sources note, says a build-up of hulls, uneaten seeds and other waste under a feeder can make birds sick, because moldy or spoiled food is unhealthy for them, and food on the ground can attract rodents.

A pole that holds a feeder off the ground helps, but it does not remove the spill. Clear the ground below the feeder on a regular schedule, and keep the feeder’s food dry so that it does not spoil. The listing does not give a cleaning method for the pole itself, so wipe the powder-coated tube and the hook with a damp cloth when they get dirty.

Five common mistakes

1. Using the tallest setting for a heavy feeder. The limit falls as the pole gets taller.
2. Trusting one footprint. The bullets and the item dimensions field do not match.
3. Assuming a squirrel-proof design. The listing does not make that claim.
4. Skipping the ground check. The specs say soft ground, and the bullets address hard or stony ground.
5. Ignoring the warranty field. The bullets name a 1-year warranty, and the specs do not.

FAQ

How much weight can the pole hold?

How tall is it above the ground?

The bullets say about 54.5 inches above the soil at the 63-inch setting, about 39.5 inches at 48 inches and about 23.5 inches at 32 inches.

What is the base?

The bullets describe a five-prong base over a 7 by 7 inch footprint. The item dimensions field gives 10.5 by 10.5 by 63 inches.

Is it rust resistant?

Does it come with a warranty?

The bullets name a 1-year warranty. The specs do not list one, so check the product page.

What comes in the box?

The listing names a five-prong base, a hook, a pole and a user manual.

Bottom line

The FEED GARDEN 63-inch pole suits a reader who wants a steady ground pole for one hanging feeder, with the height set to match the weight. The listing gives 11 pounds at 63 inches, 20 pounds at 48 inches and 30 pounds at 32 inches, and it does not claim squirrel protection. Measure your ground, check the footprint on the product page, and choose the shorter setting for a heavy feeder.

Sources

• Cornell Lab, All About Birds: how to clean your bird feeder: clean the ground under feeders; change hummingbird sugar water every 3 to 5 days and clean feeders weekly without soap.