Tube Bird Feeders

Tube Bird Feeders: Feed the Song Birds Not the Squirrels

Songbirds are beautiful creatures both visually and audibly. It is no wonder why people enjoy feeding them and watching their activities. Setting up a bird feeder in your backyard that will attract songbirds is a priceless investment. Waking up to their exquisite music in the morning and watching their routine activities in the afternoon are things that never get boring. If you do not have this pleasure then you need to purchase the best bird feeder for attracting songbirds such as finch and chickadees, tube bird feeders.

These feeders are essentially tubes that have perches and holes in them and are hung from trees.  Seed is placed inside the tube and birds can perch safely to eat out of the holes.  These feeders can be very simple with the bare essentials or can come with more sophisticated features or more decorative overtones.

Let’s look at some good features to look for in order to choose the best tube feeder for your backyard. First, you will need the feeder to be squirrel (or other pesky animal) and predator resistant. Some tube  feeders include collapsing perches, which are completely sturdy when lightweight songbirds land one them. However, when the weight of a larger animal, such as a squirrel lays on them, the perches collapse. Another design that deters larger animals are bars that surround the tube, creating a prison look that keeps big animals out yet allows small birds to go in and out as they please.

Another aspect to consider is how the tube feeder will be hung. A simple rope may not be adequate, as animals with teeth can chew through the textile and make the feeder fall to the ground. The best tube feeder will have a sturdy hanger that cannot be chewed through by animals with teeth.

Tube bird feeders can fluctuate in price based on qualities, such as workmanship, materials, size and special features.  Prices can start at only $15 and go up to approximately $100.  To get a really durable squirrel resistant bird feeder, you should expect to pay approximately $50.