Thistle Tube Bird Feeder, 36″ Copper

• Size: 36 Inch

Product Description
Nine seed ports and patented spirals attract more birds. Easy to hang-looped wire hanging cable included and attached. Squirrel-proof patented locking lid. Easy to clean. Metal Top & Bottom Cap – Polycarbonate Tube…. More >>

Thistle Tube Bird Feeder, 36″ Copper

Woodlink Copper Seed Tube Bird Feeder

• Made of Brushed Copper
• 6 Feeding Ports
• Dimensions: 5.25″Wide x 15.5″High
• Includes rubber cap lock to prevent accidental tube opening
• Capacity: 1.25 lbs

Product Description
This feeder has six beautifully brushed copper ports, cap and base are the same, and a polycarbonate tube with a 1.25 pound capacity. This attractive feeder is easy to mount and clean. It can be mounted easily on a 1 inc… More >>

Woodlink Copper Seed Tube Bird Feeder

Tube Bird Feeder, 12″ Copper

• Heavy duty tube feeder. Die cast alloy components. Clear bit resistant polycarbonate tubing.

Product Description
Heavy duty tube feeder. Die cast alloy components. Clear bit resistant polycarbonate tubing…. More >>

Tube Bird Feeder, 12″ Copper

Royal Wing® Giant Copper Tube Bird Feeder

Product Description
The practical Royal Wing® Giant Copper Tube Bird Feeder holds up to 3 lb. of bird food.Clear feeding tube with 6 feeding portsAttached tray to reduce spillJust fill, hang and watch11-1/4 in. W x 11-1/4 in. L x 18 in. HR… More >>

Royal Wing® Giant Copper Tube Bird Feeder

The Best Tube Bird Feeder, 5 Tips To Help You Choose The Right One For Your Backyard

What is the best tube bird feeder? How do you tell the difference and is there a difference? The best tube bird feeder is one that suits your needs, not someone else’s. The best tube bird feeder will stand up to time, be easy to fill and clean, doesn’t clog easily and is affordable. For most people, this pretty much sums it up. However, do you know what to look for when you choose your next tube bird feeder? Well, we are going to give you 5 easy tips to assist you on your next purchase.

Materials. Most tube bird feeders are made of an 18″ long clear, plastic tube with holes arranged in a staggered way to allow 3-6 birds to eat comfortably. The best plastic tube feeder will be made with the UV stabilized polycarbonate tubes that won’t yellow with age. This tube is very flexible when you squeeze it. Hard plastic tube feeders look more durable but after a short time in the harsh elements, they become very brittle and crack easily. Portals. In the industry, we call the holes birds sit and eat from “portals.” They look almost like a ship’s window, openings surrounded by metal. Portals can be made of plastic, wood, or metal. Plastic breaks easy and can be chewed, but is cheaper. Same goes for wooden portals. Metal portals made of aluminum die-castings last a lifetime and resist even the sharpest teeth. Hole Arrangement. This is one area that backyard birders never look for. Take a look at how the portals are arranged down the tube. The best tube bird feeders make sure that the holes are not on top of one another, they should be staggered around the tube. Overcrowding stresses the birds. Less stress means wild birds will stay longer in your yard. Tops & Bottoms. The best tube bird feeders are made with easy-opening tops and bottoms, without needing special tools. You open the top to fill the feeder and remove the bottom of an empty feeder to allow for simple cleaning. Due to their design, tube bird feeders are notorious for trapping moisture. The bottom of any tube feeder is the area that causes hardening of the seeds inside. You need complete access to remove old, moldy seed. Hangar. Another overlooked component of tube feeders. Strings, ropes and cords are not the best choice to hang a tube feeder because they snag and break too easy. The best tube bird feeder will have a metal loop-shaped hangar at the top. This is usually attached to the feeder on the sides and holds the top in place. You simply slide the top up the sturdy metal hangar to fill the feeder.

Use these 5 tips to help you choose the best tube bird feeder for you. Look over each tube bird feeder, feel the materials, look at the portals, tops, bottoms and hangar. With this new knowledge, you can be sure that the best value for you is not the cheap, throwaway models. After purchasing 3 or 4 of these in one season, you will have already covered the cost of the best tube bird feeder you can find.

Still need help choosing? After two decades of serving the backyard bird feeding public, we believe these are the best tube bird feeders available. No-questions-asked lifetime warranties, all metal construction, UV resistant tubes and ornithologically correct portals put them at the top of the birding world. If you are not able to purchase these products in your area, simply visit our website www.wildbirddepot.com for the entire line at value prices. Start now and enjoy your birds.

 

Woodlink Squirrel-Proof Brushed Copper Tube Feeder

• Woodlink quality
• Beautiful and attractive
• Large Capacity

Product Description
The Woodlink Squirrel-Proof Brushed Copper Seed Tube Bird Feeder has a squirrel resistant design that prevents squirrels from feeding while providing a safe haven for small songbirds. The 1.5″ fencing creates perching fo… More >>

Woodlink Squirrel-Proof Brushed Copper Tube Feeder

Squirrel-Be-Gone Bird Feeding Tube – 8 lb

• Your best choice for your pet.
• Alluring design.
• Top quality.

Product Description
Rustic treatment of the metalwork makes for classic look of patina on this feeder. Features 6 feeding ports that allow birds to feed but closes with a squirrels’ weight on perch or any part of the sliding, outer protecti… More >>

Squirrel-Be-Gone Bird Feeding Tube – 8 lb

The Advantage of Tube Bird Feeders

Some of the fondest memories of childhood are the discovery of the biords nesting on our backyard. The bird feeding in our backyards is the easiest way to enjoy the world of wild life. People of different ages can enjoy doing this.

It does not matter whether you’re living in the suburban or renting an apartment. You can easily hear the chirping of birds coming form your windows or backyards. These chirps can even create music in our ears. Life would surely be dull without birds.

Bird watching is one of the most convenient recreations. You don’t need to cash out even a penny just to enjoy it. All you’ll need is some piece of leftover food and some water to feed the birds.

A lot of bird feeders are now available in the market. There is the platform feeder, hoppers feeder and also the tube bird feeder. Each feeder has its own advantages. Each also attracts different kinds of birds.

The tube bird feeders are long and cylindrical in shape. It also has perches on its feeding ports. It is one of the most popular bird feeders and they usually come in upside down or seed tray models.

The tube bird feeders usually discourage competing animals such as the squirrels. The perches on the feeding ports also discourage the large birds from eating the bird seeds.

Tube feeders attract birds such as the titmice, chickadees, woodpeckers, finches and nuthatches. Be sure to see to it that there is no dead space which occupies the bottom of the feeder. The seeds may rot in there which may cause illnesses to birds.

You can start by picking a location where it is quite easy to get and reach. This is because when the weather gets bad, which is also a time wherein birds need a lot of food that they can possibly get, it would be much better if the feeder is an easy-to-reach places.

Try to pick a location wherein the droppings of bird seed’s shells will not be too much of a problem when cleaning it. Place your feeder where squirrels will not be able to reach it also. The squirrels are one of the ultimate competitors of birds when it comes to bird seeds. They even often scare the birds so that they’ll just be the sole beneficiary of it.

You can hang your tube bird feeder from a branch of strong tree or mount it using a pole. Try to put some baffles around it to avoid other animal intrusions. Don’t over hide your feeder just because you’re avoiding the squirrels to see it. Your main point here is to actually appreciate viewing the birds eating.

If ever you see squirrels on your neighborhood, it would be safe if you’ll assume that they will invade your feeder at any given time. So choose the place wisely. You can hang your feeder at a height where they can’t reach it.

You should also avoid the plastic or wooden tube feeders because squirrels tend to chew this off just to take a bite form the bird seeds. Choose a tube feeder that is metal mesh protected.

So what are the best foods to feed the birds? Seeds are your best option. Do not try to waste you money purchasing those mixed bird seeds bag on the supermarket. They may look yummy for the birds but then the tendency is that they will choose the tastiest seeds on it. So instead of birds consuming everything, what will happen is that the seeds with the least flavor will just be put into waste.

It would be best to offer one kind of seeds to each feeder. You can try sunflower seeds which most pet stores offer. Cracked corn and peanuts are a good option too.

The bottom line here is that every type of feeder is just the same thing. What matters is that you are enjoying watching the birds eating and at the same time being able to feed them is spiritually rewarding. Just remember the simple tips and advices on how to make your tube feeder a squirrel proof one. Start purchasing your own bird feeder to enjoy the therapeutic effect of the bird watching brings.

Window Tube Bird Feeder – Red

• Made By Woodstream Part Number: 462-6
• Height: 9.13 Inches
• Width: 14.88 Inches
• Length: 12 Inches

Product Description
The Window Tube Feeder Mounts to Any Window with the 2 included Suction Cups. It has an Easy Fill-Lift off Cover and Two Feeding Stations. The Quick Release Tray Saves Seed and Simplifies Cleaning. The feeder has a 2 1/2… More >>

Window Tube Bird Feeder – Red

Audubon #NATUBE3 Squirrel Proof Caged Tube Type Wild Bird Feeder

• Squirrel Proof ABS plastic mixed seed wild bird feeder with four seed ports
• Seed ports are totally enclosed in a sturdy powdercoated steel cage
• Squirrels and large birds like bluejays, morning doves and grackles can’t get at the seed, but most song birds can
• Forest green finish bird feeder holds one quart of seed
• Great gift idea

Product Description
Squirrel Proof ABS plastic mixed seed wild bird feeder with four seed ports. Forest green finish. Holds one quart of seed. Totally enclosed in a sturdy powdercoated steel cage. Squirrels and large birds like bluejays, m… More >>

Audubon #NATUBE3 Squirrel Proof Caged Tube Type Wild Bird Feeder

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