Platform Bird Feeders

Platform bird feeders are the most non-selective type of bird feeders because they allow easy access by all birds. The bird seed is simply poured into an open platform or tray that basically any bird can access.

The platform bird feeder will attract the widest variety of species as well as the most numbers of birds. Visitors may include finches, chickadees, cardinals and when placed low, will attract ground feeders such as juncos, doves, and sparrows. This type of feeder is nice also because you are not restricted by the type of seed or any kind of bird food product (fruit, suet, bluebird nuggets) to be used in the feeder.

Below is a great new platform feeder available at Duncraft. You can use it as a ground feeder, or elevate it by mounting it on a post or placing it on a hanger. It evens comes with the hanger and post for mounting. It also includes a chew-proof steel grate to keep squirrels from stealing.

3 In 1 Platform Feeder

Or there are some great deals to be had on eBay. Several sellers have handcrafted bird feeders at high quality for low prices:

Platform Bird Feeder Recommendations

Our recommendation if you want to get a platform feeder is to get one that you can raise off the ground, if predators such as cats, dogs and other animals are a problem and to make or get a cover for your feeder if you have a lot of inclement weather so the bird food is not always getting wet.

The pros of this kind of feeder is that it does allow any kind of bird to feed which is also a con. For some people, they do not wish to feed "non-desirable" species of birds such as starlings, house sparrows and blackbirds which is hard to eliminate with a platform feeder. Platform feeders also tend to be messy, hard to keep clean and if there is no cover, the bird seed will get wet when it rains or snows.

Remember to keep your feeders clean to prevent disease transmission and health problems. Also protect your birds from predators such as neighborhood cats. Birds are especially more vulnerable if you place your platform bird feeder on the ground.

Wild Bird Food - Information about the different types of bird seed for your feeders.

Platform Bird Feeder Plans - A couple of plans to build your own bird feeder.

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