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(based on 29 ratings)
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As the wind makes this kinetic sculpture dip and sway, the feather friends perched on the branch can taunt and tease all they want — that cat doesn’t stand a chance. Handcrafted from steel with a clear varnish, this charming accent piece will take on a rusty patina over time.

  • Charming mobile accent for yard or garden
  • Delicately balanced to move with a gentle breeze
  • Review Snapshot®
    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    4.7 stars
    (based on 29 reviews)
    97% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Attractive(28), Easy to secure(20), Visible at A distance(21), Weather proof(11)
    Best Uses:
    Back yard(12), Front yard(14), Garden(22), Porch(6)
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget shopper(10), Midrange shopper(15)
     
    Whimsical decoration!!
    By TrinkaVerified Purchaser from Durham, NC on 9/12/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance
    Cons:
    Deteriorates/Rots
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Wonderful and whimsical......should be coated with a weather protectorant, especially at that price..mine started rusting 1 week after arrival..other wise, it is perfect!

     
    Better in person!
    By Marie the gardenerVerified Purchaser from southeast Michigan on 9/4/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    In a patio pot, On my enclosed porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    This looked cute in the photo, but it is much better in person. It is a substantial sculpture that is just right in my 18 inch patio pot.

     
    Great gift
    By Goodie Two ShoesVerified Purchaser from Marietta, GA on 9/2/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Purchased as a birthday gift for our son-in-law.

    He was quite pleased & planned to use it as lawn accent.

     
    Love this whimsical sculpture
    By gardener grandmaVerified Purchaser from Zion, IL on 8/31/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Got this as a Mother's day gift. It looks great in my front yard and has held up well and stayed on it's post, even in our terrific winds.

     
    Looks great in my garden
    By twocatsVerified Purchaser from Anaheim, CA on 8/31/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Put it in my back flower bed--looks great. Too soon to tell about weather resistance, but will probably put it away if we get a lot of rain. Cat came with a broken tail, but since it was no longer available and and was on sale and I liked it, I was able to repair the tail with metal apoxy.

     
    Perfect over my strawberries!
    By PrettyFlowersPlusVerified Purchaser from central IL on 8/28/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I took the advice of another reviewer who suggested that it be sprayed with a rustoleum protectant. After a month, I can see a couple of small places that I didn't get enough spray because those spots rusted. This is the perfect way to keep birds out of strawberries. It moves even with only a mild breeze and stays on its base very well.

     
    Photo didn't do it justice!
    By missmyrnaloyVerified Purchaser from Gilbert, Minnesota on 8/27/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Indoor decor
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I received a gift card for my birthday from my gf and I had never shopped here before. I saw this, thinking ok... it is just for the garden...

    When I received this it was so darn cute and well made that I put it in the huge peace lily plant! I just didn't have the heart to put it outside. It looked like something you would find in a high end garden shops; the places you say beautiful but leave empty handed. I will be shopping more from this store in the future!

     
    Clever & Entertaining
    By AirFlow101Verified Purchaser from Minneapolis, Minnesota on 8/24/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Interesting concept, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    This item looks great in my backyard! I put it on top of a small flower hill, as the highest item. It doesn't hit anything as it moves and is entertaining to watch. In addition, one can contemplate scientific questions about balance and motion while watching it go around, so it has an additional attribute! I cannot say anything about its durability, as I just got it, but it seems well made. I do plan to take it in over the winter.

     
    It's the cat's meow!
    By RuthVerified Purchaser from Pound Ridge New York on 8/21/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    It's a charmer and my sister -- also a cat fancier -- is considering getting one.

     
    If you love cats!
    By katab in hooverVerified Purchaser from hoover, alabama on 8/13/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I put this in my planter on the front porch. It is a wonderful surprise to people when they come up the stairs. Great conversation piece.

     
    I Love It. I would buy another.
    By Silent WatcherVerified Purchaser from Appleton, WI on 8/11/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    My grandsons were very intriqued when they saw it. To see how it actually worked. The balancing act. What would happen if you added weight to one end. I love cats and so this is extra special for me to see this in my garden. It was a present to me. and I will cherish it always.

     
    Sitting pretty
    By AndreaVerified Purchaser from Lousisana on 8/3/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Cons:
    Bends/Blows Away
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Found this on sale and was so excited. It is really cute in the yard as it sways and turns. It is easily knocked off by strong winds and "critters."

     
    Wonderful in my garden
    By CaroleVerified Purchaser from Monkton, Maryland on 8/3/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I put the cat and bird balancer in my garden by the side screened in porch. Everybody comments about how beautiful it is.

     
    Fulfilled expectations
    By Liz, with sister in UtahVerified Purchaser from I live in Baltimore on 8/3/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Didn't blow away in heavy, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Didn't blow away in heavy winds in St.
    George, Utah. Similar products did not last.Charming gift for a gardener.

     
    So unique!
    By Pet and petal loverVerified Purchaser from Mounds, IL (the true S Illinois!) on 6/26/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    High-end Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I placed my balancer within a sea of bluish green hosta- my neighbors adore it specially since my husband and I are in pet rescue and have 2 house cats 17 barn cats and a couple of dogs here and there!

     
    Aconversation starter!
    By anitaVerified Purchaser from centralia wa on 6/16/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Use the product in my entrance garden and everyone
    stops and enjoys the humor in it.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Love it!
    By New to gardeningVerified Purchaser from Southern Maryland on 6/10/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Placed in a bare spot of my landscaping to draw the eye upwards. Lots of nice compliments from my neighbors.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Cute as can be!!
    By pvqtlpn7Verified Purchaser from Manheim,PA on 6/8/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I just love this! Received alot of compliments from family as well as people walking by. I have it in my front yard. Very whimsical, a real eye catcher!! It was very easy to assemble. I put a little oil in the spot where the center ball balances the cat and birdies so it can spin easier. That seemed to do the trick. Highly recommend this product!!

     
    Very cute
    By hippiechickVerified Purchaser from Oroville, CA on 6/5/2009
    Pros:
    Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I liked it. very cute and moves well in the wind

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Great for the Garden
    By KateVerified Purchaser from Salt Lake City, UT on 6/5/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I bought one of these for my Mom for Mother's Day and she just loved it, so I bought one for my own yard. It's a very whimsical design and a pleasure to watch in the garden. The only thing I would change is giving the tube that is the base a solid point. Putting a hollow tube in the ground was not as easy as I would have liked. Other than that, this is great!

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Good for dry weather, not rain. It rusts
    By CorinnaVerified Purchaser from Walton, KY on 6/1/2009
    Pros:
    Adds fun to the garden, Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Keeps the birds away, Visible At A Distance
    Cons:
    Deteriorates/Rots, Rusts after first rain
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    The cat and bird balancer is really pretty to look at in our back yard and a lot of our friends already complimented us on it, but we noticed that after the first rain and some humid weather it's rusted. We have it in our herb and fruit garden and we noticed it also keeps the birds away from the strawberries, which is a great plus as last year we only got to eat one. I would recommend to have it powder-coated or if you can't do this, buy No-Rust Spray at your local store. We have to sand blast and coat it now, because it contaminates and bleeds rust on our soil and our strawberries. But apart from the rust it is a really nice addition to have, as it calms and balances you when you look at it swaying in the wind.

     
    Cat and Birds Balance
    By chesicatVerified Purchaser from Ohio on 5/25/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    I absolutely loved the product when I received it. I got a gift certificate from a fellow gardener for my birthday, and had been eyeing this. When it went on sale, I couldn't resist. Everyone loves it. The only problem is you need a large area to display it in. Without a large area, it can't spin all of the way around, (obviously). That's my only problem with this garden delight. Watch the size for the area you want to use it in. Otherwise, it's very whimsical and fun to watch.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Love that cat
    By cat loverVerified Purchaser from North Carolina on 5/25/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance
    Cons:
    It's rusting too quickly
    Best Uses:
    Garden, Porch
    Describe Yourself:
    High-end Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Looks great in a big pot of flowers on my deck. Moves with the slightest breeze.

     
    great gift
    By krjwVerified Purchaser from Memphis, Tn on 5/19/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    purchased as a gift

     
    fantastic!
    By want2gardenVerified Purchaser from central PA on 3/11/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    awesome. gave it to my mother who lives in florida and easily put it up in her garden. It's larger than I thought and very well made. Looks like a one of a kind. Very happy with this purchase!

     
    I love this garden sculpture!
    By BirdyVerified Purchaser from Spring Valley, CA on 1/29/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    This product is easy to set up and balances perfectly. It is very attractive and unique.

    [0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Color different from photo
    By noneVerified Purchaser from Burbank, California on 1/5/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    This was a gift, but the item was identified on the outside of the box! So much for surprise!

     
    Great looking garden ornament!
    By Carolyn the GardnerVerified Purchaser from Clifton Park, NY on 12/29/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Movement enhances appeal, Visible At A Distance
    Best Uses:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    Purchased it as a gift. So impressed, I bought it for myself. Very sturdy. Love design; balancing feature adds a great deal of interest.

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Beautiful art piece!
    By BarringtonmomVerified Reviewer from Barrington, IL on 10/10/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant
    Best Uses:
    Front Yard, Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Midrange Shopper
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Cat and Birds Balancer:

    This product was even better than I expected. I have received so many compliments on it. I plan to give some as gifts this holiday season!

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