Bird Feeders
There seems to be just as many bird feeders available for purchase as there
are birds. Which was is the best? Well that all depends upon several factors
such as where your feeder will be located, what kind of birds you wish to
attract, if there are any predators or pests that can get to your bird feeders,
just to name a few.
Some of the types of feeders include tube, platform or tray, window,
hopper and specialty feeders such as hummingbird, oriole, bluebird, thistle/Nyjer,
mealworm, suet and squirrel proof bird feeders. Some people enjoy decorative
feeders or making their own.
We have gathered some of the best rated, most liked feeders according to
customer reviews on pages specific to the type of bird feeder you would like to
get for your backyard, apartment deck or patio, place of work or wherever you
would like to have one. Just follow the links for more information about each feeder type, reviews and places to purchase.
Tube
Feeders - Depending on the size of the seed ports and how you configure this
type of feeder (with or without perches, tray or no tray attached), you can
attract a wide variety of birds with this type of feeder.
Platform Feeders - This type of feeder is the most non-specific type of
feeder and will attract many different types of birds, big and small. It is
considered one of the messiest types of feeders.
Window
Bird Feeders - People enjoy these types of feeders because it brings the
birds up close for viewing. Typically doesn't hold as much seed as other feeder
types, but there is one on the market that makes refilling and cleaning easy.
There are feeders that are mirrored and in house style which makes them even
more enjoyable. This page,
best window
bird feeder, has one of our favorites as well.
Oriole Feeder
- Attract Orchard, Bullock's, Hooded and Baltimore Orioles to your backyard bird
feeder with fruit feeders by offering oranges, nectar and grape jelly.
Squirrel Proof - For those who have trouble with squirrels stealing bird
seed, here is the number #1 squirrel proof bird feeder that really works and
outwits even the slyest squirrels.
Hummingbird Feeders - Specialty feeders for a sugar solution with tiny
feeding ports to attract hummingbirds. You can make your own solution by using
this
hummingbird food recipe.
Angel Bird
Feeder - For those who want a heavenly touch to your backyard bird feeder.
Hopper Feeders - A gravity type feeder where seed is enclosed in a main
chamber and bird seed is let out slowly from the bottom into a tray as birds
feed.
One of the most important responsibilities of feeding birds is keeping the
feeder clean and keeping the birds safe from bird diseases and predators.
Follow these links for more information. It's your responsibility when providing
food for birds.:
Precautions against Disease
-Protect birds against Salmonellosis, Aspergillus fungus, Avian Pox and others.
Preventing Bird Window Collisions - Millions of birds are killed by window
collisions. Follow these tips to keep birds safe from windows.
Precautions against Cats
- Keep cats indoors. They kill millions of birds every year. The Cats Indoors!
campaign has some great information for cat owners and info to give to your
neighbors if you don't own a cat yourself.
Wild
Bird Food - What do Birds Prefer? Which wild bird
seed to use in order to attract the species you desire to your
bird feeder.
If you like the idea of homemade bird feeders and would like to build your own feeder,
then go to our
bird feeder
plans page.
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