You probably have seen some device placed in people’s backyards, parks and playgrounds where food is given to birds. Those devices are called bird feeder. Bird feeders are used to attract different species of birds to eat food. Bird feeders should be sturdy enough to withstand harsh weather, built well to keep seeds dry and most important of all, easy to keep clean.
Most bird feeders are made to supply foods such as millet, sunflower, safflower, and peanuts. But different kinds of bird feeders offer different possibilities. This is the leading selected item of other clients acquiring items related to bird feeder. To get more possibilities, check out our recomendations of Bird Feeder or use the search box.
Types of Bird Feeder
Bird feeders come in different shapes and sizes. One should go for a particular feeder only after knowing the requirement. Each bird feeder has its own unique purpose. These bird feeders nearly attract all kind of bird species. The most common bird feeders are listed below:
- Tray Or Platform Feeders: Simple bird feeder, flat design just like a tray.
- Hopper or “House” Feeders: This bird feeder offers a little house structure to attract birds.
- Tube Feeders: A hollow metal tube with little holes all around it, often used to attract little birds such as the sparrow, grosbeaks, chickadees, titmice, and finches etc.
- Suet Feeders: It looks like a square wire cage, in which food is placed. Birds can eat the food through the big holes in it.
- Nectar feeders: This feeder is mostly used to attract hummingbirds. Only liquid can be placed in it that dispenses through small ports.
- Peanut feeders: It looks the same as tube feeder but with larger ports, obviously due to the size of peanuts.
Features of Bird Feeder
Using a bird feeder is the most trusted and easiest way to attract and feed birds. Beginners who are new to bird feeding can place this feeder in their backyard or any place rich in greenery. If you are planning to buy one, consider checking the birdcare recommendations. There are several reasons to do this:
- All the bird feeders are made with strong material.
- All the bird feeders are easy to fill.
- There will be no issue of cleaning the bird feeder.
- Keeping Squirrels away from bird feeders is a big problem. All the feeders are squirrels-proof.
- Food will be kept dry in the feeder for a long time period.
FAQ’s about bird feeder
Q1. Are these feeders made with good material?
Ans: Yes, all the feeders are made according to the prescribed sturdy materials.
Q2. Are these feeders easy to clean?
Ans. Yes, there’s a good space to clean the feeder from inside as well as outside.
Q3. Which feeder should I purchase?
Ans. Any feeder should be purchased according to one’s need. Brainstorm which bird you want to attract and go for the favourable one.
Q4. What precautions should I take while placing bird feeder?
Ans. Birds at feeders risk predation by cats and other animals. Keep this in mind while placing it.
Q5. How often should I clean the feeder?
Ans. You should clean the feeder periodically or whenever needed.
Related Products:Last update 2020-08-12. Price and product availability may change.