While not idea for holding fruit or bird food that can roll or blow in the wind scattered seed mixes plus peanuts in and out of their shell can create a platform area attracted to all birds, whatever their diet might be.īirds do not always use the platform feeder rim to perch to feed, but instead often prefer to walk over the food, pecking at feed that applies to their dietary needs. Platform feeders make use of a large flat platform that can just about hold anything. Platform bird feeders are not only compatible with the less agile, large common birds, but this kind of feeder is open to all bird food imaginable.Īnd that goes for experimenting with fruits, different kinds of seeds and whole peanuts.īenefits to that is while trying new bird food for wild birds, there's no need to create a mess on the ground, all while inviting vermin and other pests. Robins, Bluebirds and Chickadees can use small, harder to use seed feeders, but to throw seeds on a platform feeder would attract these fussy breeds and many more. Similarly, wild birds not accustom to using bird feeders very often, but sometimes do, will be happy to perch on the rim of a platform feeder to eat their favorite feed, if the food is indeed present on the flat platform when in use. On top of that, birds commonly seen at smaller, more restricting hanging bird feeders such as American Goldfinches and Titmice are seen to use a platform feeder. Platform bird feeders are good for accommodating larger Northern Cardinals to Blue Jays, and everything in-between. No restrictions in a roof, chains for hanging in many cases, nor is a platform feeder so small, its only made compatible with more agile birds in the yard. Not always a good thing mind because who only wants to attract Crows or Pigeons but for attracting friendly, happy songbirds you want to feed in your yard - a platform bird feeder can only be a good thing.
There are simply no species of birds a platform bird feeder can't apply to, as this kind of bird feeder is open to all common backyard birds, of any size or shape. Unfortunately, that also means attracting crows or pigeons which most of us would like to avoid at all costs. Personally, and as referred to in the following, I would only use a pole mounted platform bird feeder to invite as many birds as possible, without restrictions in place. If not a ground bird feeder can be just as successful but a hanging platform feeder is to be considered to hang off a tree branch. Most popular kind of platform feeder is one mounted on a pole but is open to the elements. What a platform feeder is intended for, is to offer you a place to feed birds in a fun but tidy manner - so no more throwing seeds over the lawn. Heavy duty platform feeders in the mounted on a post style are the best ones to buy, because the heavier it is, the less likely it will be prone to toppling over in the wind. Height of a platform feeder isn't important, but make sure there's up to four legs for proper balance. Made in the USA.You can't go wrong with a platform bird feeder, as the design is basically a flat, wide sheet of wood mounted on top of a pole, or hanging off chains on a bracket.Ĭonsider the best platform bird feeders to be ones measuring up to 3-4 feet tall off the ground, made in cedar wood with gaps in the corners for moisture to escape. Offer birds more perching and dining area beneath your existing, pole mounted feeder with this Giant Pole Mounted Seed Tray with Pole Adapter. The steel construction and black, powder coated finish of the adapter form a durable base, while the cedar feeder frame is sure to last for many seasons. Slide the mounting plate and platform over your existing 1" outer diameter pole (not included), and use the thumbscrew to keep the assembly perfectly in place. Attach the included Erva Mounting Plate for 1" Outer Diameter Poles to this center beam, and ensure the sleeve aligns with the hole on the feeder tray. An additional, 6.25" wide, cedar slat creates the center of the tray for strength and support, and the 1.375" diameter hole here makes mounting the unit simple. The lasting, Woodlink Giant Pole Mounted Seed Tray holds 7 quarts of seed on its powder coated, metal platform, and perforations here allow water to drain with ease. This package includes a fantastic, cedar framed platform feeder, along with a steel adapter to keep it secure on your 1" outer diameter pole. Woodlink Giant Pole Mounted Seed Tray with Pole AdapterAdd a generous tray beneath your existing, pole mounted bird feeder using this Woodlink Giant Pole Mounted Seed Tray with Pole Adapter.
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