Platform Bird Feeders Will Attract Many Species of Wild Birds
Platform bird feeders are perfect for any bird watcher's
backyard.
The key to attracting a wide variety of wild birds into your yard is using a variety of bird feeders and wild bird seed.
Platform feeders will hold a large volume and variety of bird food, allowing you to custom mix your feed to attract the specific species you desire. Any type of seed, fruit, insects (grubs), nuts, and amendments (calcium, grit) can be offered in a platform feeder.
These feeders will attract a wide variety of birds. Small perching birds, as well as larger ground feeding birds, will feel comfortable at these feeders. Cardinals,
Sparrows, Tufted titmice, Juncos, Doves, Painted buntings, Chickadees and many other birds will feed from platform feeders.
Simply put, platform feeders are any flat, raised surface onto
which bird food is spread.
There are a few challenges inherent to the platform feeder
design.
Any bird food needs to stay dry to keep from spoiling. To achieve this, platform feeders must have drainage in the bottom. Using a covered platform feeder will keep the bird food dry.
Bird feeder pests, such as squirrels, can also be a challenge for platform bird feeders. The design gives easy access to these pests. The best way to keep these unwanted visitors away is to add a barrier, such as 1/2" wire mesh, over the food so that only wild birds can get to it.
These feeders are generally easy to clean. This is
important since platform feeders require more cleaning than other style of feeders. The design is such that the birds actually stand over the food making it probable that bird droppings will soil the food. Cleaning platform feeders can be as easy as hosing them off.
You have several options for mounting platform feeders. They can be hung, mounted on a post or deck rail or even placed directly on the ground. This makes it easy to attract a wider variety of wild birds by varying locations and types of food.
Many commercially produced platform bird feeders now includefeatures like pest guards, bottom drainage and roofs.
But if you are looking for a great weekend project, try building your own platform bird feeders following these simple step-by-step instructions. Building a platform bird feeder with your kids, is a great way to get them interested in bird watching.
Coveside Hanging Screen FeederThis platform style bird feeder has a durable, perforated metal bottom providing drainage to keep seed from spoiling. This one-foot-square wooden bird feeder hangs nicely from a shepherd's hook or a hanging bracket by a sturdy nylon cord. The screen can be removed for easy cleaning.
Dimensions: 2"h x 13"w x 13"d | |
 Hanging Feeder This Versatile platform feeds all your birds. Crafted of "poly-lumber" that never cracks, warps or fades. And you can offer so many foods on a platform feeder--seeds, suet, fruit and nuts.
Vista Dome Bird Feeder You may find platform bird feeders similar in style, but the Vista Dome by Aspects is really special. This style of bird feeder allows you to put out many types of wild bird foods including; seeds, nuts, suetor meal worms. The large 8-1/2" diameter tray holds up to 1-1/4 quartsof seed. The seed tray is protected by a large 12" diameter dome.The stainless steel and solid brass hardware allows you to fully adjust the opening between the dome and tray. This restricts access to the seed by undesirable birds or squirrels.The tray and dome are molded of UV stabilized polycarbonate. The Vista Dome bird feeder carries a Lifetime Guarantee against squirrel damage. | |
Droll Yankees Dorothy's Cardinal FeederYou can attract many of your favorite backyardbirds with Dorothy's Cardinal Feeder.
This feeder has a large 15" dome designed to keep squirrels and undesirable birds out of the feeder tray. It also protects the bird seed from bad weather conditions.
The design allows you to limit the access of squirrels and unwanted birds by adjusting the opening between the dome and feeder tray. The 13" diameter feeder tray is 1" deep and will hold a wide variety of bird foods including black oil sunflower seed, suet, or fruit. To clean or fill, simply slide the feeder dome up, using the included hanging rod, or unscrew the feeder tray.
This feeder can be hung with the 10.75" solid brass hanging rod(included) or post mounted using any pole with a 3/4" threaded adaptor(not included). | |
Duncraft Champion Platform FeederYour birds will love feeding at this unique platform bird feedermade by Duncraft. Unlike many platform feeders, this one will feed your birds not the squirrels. Platform feeders attract many sizes of wild birds due to the easy access to the bird food. However, this easy access also attracts squirrels.
This patented Squirrel-Blocker technology, was first introduced in high quality plastic platforms. It is now available to you in this all metal feeder—every piece is completely chew proof. Your birds will be happy and you will be happy too.
5-Year Guarantee
Capacity: 1 lb. 14-3/4" x 10-1/2" x 11-3/4". | |
Platform Feeder, Squirrel-Block by Duncraft
Price: 49.38Enjoy more birds and more types of birds than at any other kind of feeder - and keep away squirrels! Duncraft?s new ingenious Squirrel-Blocker screening system allows birds to feed easily but stops squirrels from pilfering - their paws and mouths just can?t pick up the seed! Durable squirrel resistant nylon resin tray has ample drainage, comes with wire hanger and 1" post-mount capability. Designed specifically for use with black-oil sunflower seed only. Added benefit: at a platform feeder you?ll see bird behaviors you don?t see at narrow hopper ledges and little perches ? mate-feeding, courting, chasing ... fascinating! Dimensions 11-3/4 X 14-3/4 X 1-3/4 Duncraft Platform Feeder, Squirrel-Block: 15201 | 
Duncraft - Squirrel blocker Champion Platform Feeder
Price: 50.89Your birds will be the champions at this feeder from Duncraft! Unlike most platforms, Duncraft's Squirrel Blocker platform feeders will feed your birds, not the squirrels. Duncraft's Squirrel-Blocker platforms, offer blocker grids for birds to feed easily. Hang or post-mount. Built-in 1" diameter post mount adapter is included. Holds 1 lb of seed. 14 3/4" x 10.5" x 11 3/4". 5-Year Guarantee. Capacity 1 lb. 14-3/4 x 10-1/2 x 11-3/4 inches. | 
Woodlink - Small Hanging Platform Feeder
Price: 20.89Small Hanging Platform Feeder by WoodlinkSmall Hanging Platform Seed Tray by Woodlink Features: ? Perforated Powdered-Coated Removable Metal Screen Bottom ? Metal Cable attached Dimensions: 2.5"H x 10"W x 9.75"D Woodlink - PLAT1Dimensions - 2.5" H x 9.75" D x 10" WWoodlink - Small Hanging Platform Feeder | 
Woodlink - Hang, Pole Mount or Ground Platform Feeder
Price: 34.89Hang, Pole Mount or Ground Platform Feeder by WoodlinkHanging or pole mount Platform Seed Tray by Woodlink Features: ? Perforated Powdered-Coated Removable Metal Screen Bottom ? Metal Cable attached Dimensions: 2.5"H x 16.5"W x 13.25"D Woodlink - PLAT2Dimensions - 2.5" H x 13.25" D x 16.5" WWoodlink - Hang, Pole Mount or Ground Platform Feeder | 
Duncraft Squirrel Blocker Pavilion Platform Feeder
Price: 49.95This Duncraft platform feeder is missing the center hanging hook. Other than that, it is ok to use. |
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