Tube Bird Feeders

We offer two types of tube feeders, those for a variety of seed types and those specifically designed to hold thistle (Nyjer). The thistle feeders are on their own page.

These tube feeders dispense sunflower seeds as well as other seed types to small birds. They can be hung from trees, off of decks, on poles, on brackets attached to a fence, etc. Remember, birds find their food by sight, so be sure to hang bird tube feeders in clearly visible locations.

If squirrels are a problem, we offer baffles (on the accessories page) as well as caged tube feeders. A plastic tray is available for most models to catch seed and also allow larger birds to land and feed.

There are two types of tube bird feeders. The first is made to accommodate only nyjer seed. The other type is for larger seeds, such as sunflower seed or seed mixes. All tube feeders can be hung from trees, off decks, on poles, on brackets attached to fences, etc. Remember, birds find their food by sight, so be sure to hang your feeder in a clearly visible location.

If squirrels are a problem in your yard, there are many things designed to keep them out of feeders such as baffles, hoods and cages. A plastic tray can also be attached to the bottom of a tube feeder to catch falling seed and to allow larger birds to land and feed.

If  there are birds at the hanging bird feeders, then there is debris collecting below, especially if the bird feeders are offering sunflower seeds. It doesn't take long to collect as much as an inch of fallen seeds and hulls. The obvious solution is to regularly rake them up, which is of course an option. I prefer to instead spread out a layer of bark (wood chips work just as well). I use a thick layer so it only rarely needs to be replenished. If you are attacting many ground feeders, such as doves, juncos or jays, they will pick through the droppings and find the edible seeds. An occasional run through with a rake or hoe will turn over the bark and bury the hulls so you still have a clean appearance.

If you enjoy having hanging bird feeders, but don't want to deal with the mess, then just change the contents of your bird feeders. Fill the bird feeder with hulled sunflower seeds, nutmeats, cracked corn, and peanut pieces (not whole peanuts). Anything that is dropped will be quickly cleaned up by the ground feeders.