Quick Answer: Ace Hardware’s bird feeder lineup is built on genuine specialty brands — Perky-Pet (Squirrel Stumper, $19.99; Farmhouse hopper, $34.99) and Woodlink (Audubon-licensed cedar platform, $32.99; 15 lb steel double-sided hopper, $69.99) — with no generic import-brand flood like the ITOPFOX or Etokfoks listings found at Home Depot and Target. The catch is availability: Ace operates as a cooperative of more than 5,800 independently owned stores, so the exact models on the shelf (or even sold online) can differ meaningfully by location.
Ace is the eighth retailer we’ve checked in this series, and it’s the first one built entirely on a franchise-like cooperative model rather than a centralized corporate chain — that structure changes what “buying at Ace” actually means more than the products themselves do.
What Ace Hardware actually stocks
- Perky-Pet and Woodlink are both genuine specialty bird-feeder brands — the same companies stocked at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, and Menards, so parts and refill patterns carry over if you already own a feeder from either maker.
- No import-brand flood — unlike the ITOPFOX listings we found at Home Depot or Etokfoks at Target and Lowe’s, every Ace bird feeder listing we checked traced back to Perky-Pet or Woodlink directly.
- Ace is a retailer-owned cooperative, not a chain — more than 5,800 independently owned stores worldwide choose their own inventory from a shared catalog of 100,000-plus active SKUs distributed through 15 regional distribution centers, according to industry breakdowns of Ace’s supply chain. That means a bird feeder in stock at one Ace may be a special order — or simply unavailable — at another.
- Prices land in the same range as other big-box retailers — $19.99 to $69.99 across the four models we checked, consistent with what the same brands cost at Walmart or Tractor Supply.
- No membership required (unlike Costco) and most Ace locations offer curbside pickup or local delivery the same day, a service angle built around the local, owner-operated store model rather than a national logistics network.
| Feeder | Brand | Capacity | Price | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perky-Pet Squirrel Stumper (114/114B) | Perky-Pet | 3 lb, 8 ports | $19.99 | Ace Hardware |
| Woodlink Audubon Cedar/Screen Platform (24009) | Woodlink | 3 lb | $32.99 | Ace Hardware |
| Perky-Pet Farmhouse Wild Bird Feeder (WFH001) | Perky-Pet | 2.8 lb, 4 ports | $34.99 | Ace Hardware |
| Woodlink Steel Double-Sided Hopper (23803) | Woodlink | 15 lb, 1 port | $69.99 | Ace Hardware |
Perky-Pet Squirrel Stumper Wild Bird Feeder, Model 114
- A wire metal cage surrounds the 8-port seed reservoir, and a twist-lock lid keeps squirrels from prying the top open — the cheapest dedicated squirrel-resistant feeder we've found across this entire retailer series.
- Made by Perky-Pet, the same brand stocked at Walmart, Home Depot, and Tractor Supply.
- For a wider field of squirrel-proof designs, including weight-activated and shroud-style feeders, see our best squirrel-proof bird feeder guide.
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2. Woodlink Audubon Cedar Platform Feeder — Best Platform
Woodlink Audubon Cedar/Screen Platform Feeder, Model 24009
- An officially National Audubon Society-licensed cedar platform with a screened bottom for drainage, holding up to 3 lb of mixed seed or scraps.
- Open platforms attract the widest range of species, including ground-preferring birds like doves and juncos that skip enclosed hopper and tube feeders — see our platform bird feeder guide for more open-tray options.
- Woodlink is also sold at Lowe's and Menards, so replacement screens and mounting hardware are easy to source elsewhere if your local Ace doesn't restock this exact model.
3. Perky-Pet Farmhouse Wild Bird Feeder — Best Everyday Hopper
Perky-Pet Farmhouse Wild Bird Feeder, Model WFH001
- A 2.8 lb metal hopper feeder with a farmhouse-roof design and four feeding ports — the same model we found at Target for $29.69 direct from Perky-Pet, so Ace's price runs a few dollars higher for the identical feeder.
- A solid, no-surprises choice if you just want a reliable daily feeder without squirrel-proofing or a smart camera.
4. Woodlink Steel Double-Sided Hopper — Best High-Capacity
Woodlink Steel Double-Sided Hopper Feeder, Model 23803
- Holds up to 15 lb of seed across two feeding sides — the largest single feeder in this retailer series, meant for busy backyards or feeding stations that would otherwise need daily refills.
- All-steel construction stands up to weather better than plastic hopper feeders, though the size and weight make it a two-person job to hang fully loaded.
The cooperative-store question
Every other retailer in this series — Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, Menards, Costco, and Target — runs a centralized inventory system: what you see listed online is a reliable signal of what’s available nationwide (with the occasional out-of-stock). Ace works differently. According to breakdowns of its supply chain, Ace Hardware Corp. supports more than 5,800 independently owned stores worldwide through 15 regional distribution centers, each serving stores within roughly a 400-mile radius, stocking a shared catalog of 100,000-plus active SKUs. But the store owner — not Ace corporate — decides which of those SKUs actually go on the shelf. That’s why the same “Ace Hardware” brand can mean a well-stocked bird-feeder wall at one location and a single Perky-Pet hopper at another. If you’re planning a special trip for a specific model, check your local store’s site or call first — same-day pickup only helps if the item is actually on the shelf.
Where to compare next
For other retailers in this series, see our bird feeders at Walmart, bird feeders at Home Depot, bird feeders at Lowe’s, bird feeders at Tractor Supply, bird feeders at Menards, bird feeders at Costco, and bird feeders at Target guides. Our best bird feeder brands guide is the fastest way to see which specialty makers are worth seeking out by name, no matter which store you shop at.
The bottom line
Ace Hardware is a genuinely good stop for real Perky-Pet and Woodlink feeders at prices in line with the bigger chains, with none of the generic-import clutter found elsewhere in this series. The tradeoff is consistency: because Ace is a cooperative of independently owned stores rather than a centralized chain, what’s actually in stock depends on your specific location far more than it does at Walmart, Home Depot, or Target.