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Feed &
Seed
The Platform Feeder
Platform type feeders are probably
the simplest way to feed all the birds.
They attract large and small species
and and make viewing wonderfully easy.
A good platform feeder should have
adequate drainage. They can be placed
on the ground, on a low pole, or on
a higher pole baffled for squirrel
protection. Almost any feed can be
dispensed on a platform feeder.
Some ideas are: Sunflower for everyone;
Nuts with or with out shells for jays
and chickadees and titmice etc.; Millet
for doves, and so on.
Typical Platform Feeder
The Wild Bird Centers have patented
a product called MOBI MESH. This material,
used as a screen in some of our platform
feeders, gives you excellent drainage
plus exceptional strength.
The Hopper Feeder
A Hopper Style Feeder is simply a
platform with a seed reservoir. The
same birds can use this kind of feeder
that you may get to a platform but
you will not have to fill it each
day.
Sunflower or a mixture of Sunflower
and Nuts works well in these feeders.
If you want to control the squirrels,
try Safflower.
We do NOT recommend HULLED SUNFLOWER.
It gets pretty yucky in these feeders.
Covered Hopper Feeder
We carry feeders that not
only look good but that work well
too. Look for good drainage and a
solid roof. And remember that you
are going to need to fill it often,
so bigger is not a bad idea. It may
save you a few trips to the feeders.
Your view of the birds may be a little
tougher. But all in all, these are
great feeders.
Tube Style Feeders
Tube Style Feeders are, in our opinion,
the best way to dispense seed to the
birds.
If you think you only want to have
one feeder in your yard you may consider
this style.
If the feeder is well made, it will
keep your seed pretty dry and it will
dispense it more slowly (i.e. one
seed at a time instead of a trough
of seed).
If you add a tray to the tube feeders
they will accommodate all the birds
that use feeders.
Sunflower seed (hulled or not) or
a mixture of Sunflower and Nuts are
perfect for these feeders.
If you want to discourage squirrels,
consider Safflower.
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