Bird Feeders

1. Tube feeders are long, slender tubes with small perches. If you want to attract a lot of small songbirds, a tube feeder is best. Large birds can’t perch on them.


2. Hopper feeders resemble small houses and can be quite elaborate. They hold a lot of bird seed in a hopper that releases seed as needed. This saves time in refilling and prevents a lot of seed falling to the ground.


3. Platform feeders are large trays that are often covered. They attract the largest number of bird species, but the bird seed is more likely to get wet or blow off the feeder.

• Hummingbirds love nectar and need a special hummingbird feeder.


• You’ll need a squirrel-proof bird feeder to keep the squirrels from stealing the bird seed if you have a lot of squirrels in your yard like I do.


• Window bird feeders attach to your window so you can watch the birds close up from inside the house.

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Garden Song® 480-12 Classic Bird Feeder
6 feeding ports
Easy to fill and clean
14x10.4x15.3 inches
Holds 1.75 pounds of seed
Simple, convenient and economical
Small birds love it

Birdscapes 385 Copper Wild Bird Feeder
Four perch/feeding stations
Antique copper finish
9.8x19.1x17.9 inches
Holds 1.8 lbs. of seed
Easily switch ports from a mixed/sunflower to thistle/finch position

Perky-Pet 7103-2 Copper Triple Tube Bird Feeder
12 flip-feeding ports that serve Nyjer or mixed seed
12x12x18 inches
Holds 10 pounds of seed
3 independent seed tubes
Heavy-duty acrylic and copper

Scroll down to see more tube bird feeders with special features below.

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Heritage Farms 7533 Absolute Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeder
Powder coated steel body
13.5x16x11.2 inches
Holds 15 pounds of seed
Counter balance closes access to seed.

Perky-Pet 50144 Deluxe Chalet Cedar Feeder
Made from aromatic cedar (non-endangered timber)
12.2x10.3x15.9 inches
Holds 5 pounds of seed
Suet baskets hold two 12-ounce suet cakes

Stovall 6F Pavilion Feeder with Seed Hopper
Hand-crafted in Michigan
All cedar construction
17x15x20 inches
Holds 15 pounds of seed
Concealed galvanized steel hopper and gravity tube

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Duncraft 15401 Champion Squirrel Blocker Platform Feeder
Squirrel blocker system with metal grids and mesh screen allow beak-only seed access
11.7x14.7x10.5 inches
Holds 1 pound of seed
All-metal: durable in all weather; prohibits chewing

Woodlink NAPLAT2 Audubon 3 In 1 Platform Feeder
Handcrafted of natural cedar
Includes medal hanging cable and metal legs
13x13x3.5 inches
Holds 3 pounds of seed
Hang, Pole Mount or Ground Platform Feeder

Droll Yankees JGA Jagunda Feeder With Auger
Squirrel proof
Includes steel pole and auger for easy installation
18.5x18.5x12 inches
Holds 6 pounds of seed
Mount a tube feeder on top for more bird species

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Brome 1015 Squirrel
Buster Classic
Guaranteed Squirrel proof
Chew proof
4x4x21 inches
Holds 1.4 quarts of seed
Attracts wide variety of clinging & perching birds

Brome 1055 Squirrel
Buster Mini
Guaranteed Squirrel proof
Chew proof
3.9x3.9x11.5 inches
Holds 3/4 quarts of seed
Easy to fill
Compact size

Wild Bill's 12 Station Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
Squirrels get a tiny shock and leave unharmed
13" dia. 22.5 inches high
Holds 16 quarts of seed
3 sections for different seeds appeal to more birds

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Perky-Pet 348 Window
Wild Bird Feeder

Crystal clear design makes bird watching easier
5.6x6.9x7.8 inches
Holds 1 cup of seed
Open compartment to access seed on the bottom

Aspects Cafe
Window Feeder

Seed reservoir slides out for easy filling and cleaning.
10.5x4.5x8 inches
Holds 3 cups of seed
Securely mounts to your window with 3 suction cups

Droll Yankees WH3 Window Mount Hummer Feeder with Nectar Guard
Nectar guard tips stop insect contamination
5.9x5.9x3 inches
Holds 6 ounces of nectar
Bring hummingbirds right to your window.

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Perky-Pet 209
Our Best 30-Ounce Glass
Hummingbird Feeder
Clear, shatter-proof hardened glass reservoir
12x10.2x19.2 inches
Holds 30 ounces of nectar
6 feeding ports, no-drip feeder base, and bee guards

Aspects 153 Mini Hummzinger Hummingbird Feeder, 8-Ounce
Easy to clean and fill; no crevices for fungus to grow
7.5x6.9x2 inches
Holds 8 ounces of nectar
Smaller capacity is ideal for territorial hummers.

Avant Garden 8110-3 Looking Glass Hummingbird Feeder
Glass nectar container
4 copper feeding ports
5.6x5.8x13.2 inches
Holds 32 ounces of nectar
Unusual beautiful design adds style to your garden

1. You feed birds because you love birds and enjoy watching them. Put your bird feeders where you can see the birds, monitor the seed, and easily get to them for cleaning and refilling.


2. Start with a simple basic system. A tube style feeder filled with black-oil sunflower seeds will attract a large variety of birds to your garden.


3. Tune into the seasons. Bird species visiting your garden change with the seasons, especially the migratory birds. Change the feeders and/or food to suite the seasonal birds.


4. Attract more bird species. When you're ready to expand into feeding different species, add additional types of feeders and seed. Try Nyjer® in a tube feeder, and mixtures of black-oil sunflower, hulled sunflower, and whole peanuts in hopper and platform feeders. For hummingbirds, you'll need nectar in a hummingbird feeder. Some birds like Suet, fruits, or mealworms.


5. Consider all the birds' needs. You may want to provide a bird bath or other source of water and bird houses in addition to feeders so birds will use your yard year-round and stay longer. Then you can also enjoy watching the birds build nests and feed their young.


6. Keep the birds safe. Protect them from cats and other predators. Reduce window collisions. Clean and fill the feeders regularly.


7. Go deeper into backyard birding. Learn more about the birds visiting your yard by using the tools of a birdwatcher: binoculars and a backyard bird guide. The more you learn and experience, the more you'll appreciate your feathered friends.

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There are numerous shapes, types, and sizes of bird feeders or tables. They are designed to hold a variety of bird seeds, and thus, attract different species of wild birds. Each variation serves a purpose and has its own benefits. How do you choose which is right for you?

Consider the following:

• Where are you going to put it and how will you mount it? Pole, Hanging, or Window.


• Look for a feeder that is easy to fill and easy to clean.


• Do you have squirrels? You'll need a model with squirrel proofing features.


• What type of birds do you want to attract? Small, large, songbirds? Finches? Hummingbirds?


• How often can you replace the seed? You may need a larger feeder that you don't have to fill so often.


• Make sure the feeder can keep the seed dry during a storm and has good drainage.

Feeding birds can provide many hours of enjoyment for the whole family. Try a simple feeder and you may find yourself wanting other types to attract a wider variety of birds.

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