Platform Feeder With Roof

What are the problems with platform feeders.

Platform feeder with roof.

The removable screen bottom is treated with ecoclean antimicrobial product protection providing 24 7 product protection our ecotough. A large version of a platform feeder made of wood can be heavy. Attract birds and protect seed with a simple and effective feeder design. Just hang it far enough away from posts to avoid squirrels.

Some platform feeders come with a roof for protection from rain and some have sides to stop items being either blown off by the wind or hurled off by a discerning blue jay. It is also ideal because of its ability to serve both ground feeding and perching birds. Unlike a hopper feeder which is hung from branches or awnings a platform bird feeder either rests on a pedestal or is mounted on a bird feeder pole. So having lots of small feeders on posts or hanging from a wire or tree is fine.

All birds love open tray feeders like cardinals chickadees and nuthatch. Fill mesh platform with seed suet pellets fruit or roasted mealworms. Audubon 3 in 1 platform feeder. Attract a variety of birds with an ecotough covered ground feeder.

Audubon metal square lantern feeder. Roof features decorative cut outs that hold a clear acrylic overhanging roof protecting the food and sheltering your birds from rain or snow. The more places birds can feed in your yard the more you will see at one time. Here is a fantastic idea for creating a platform style bird feeder.

The perforated metal bottom keeps the seed dry and lifts out for easy cleaning. Above all though you should have one feeder that has a very large floor. The biggest disadvantage to platform feeders is the possibility of the seed getting wet particularly if it does not have a roof. Audubon going green platform feeder.

Platform bird feeder plan source. A platform feeder is a great fit for those just beginning the hobby of bird feeding as it is hassle free to set up and simple to fill. Built to last a lifetime of durable recycled plastic a material that won t fade crack chip or warp. Large selection of platform tray and fly through bird feeders.

If you re looking to attract birds of all sizes this sturdy diy plan is a great option. The roof is perfect for protecting both birds and seeds from rainwater.