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Suet Products Made On Our FarmAre You Using the Right Bird Feeder?
You may think food is the most vital thing to consider when feeding garden birds, but did you know that bird feeders are just as important as well? If you find that you are not attracting the species you want or aren't attracting any birds at all, it could be down to the feeders not being tailored to your garden bird's needs. Take a look at the must-have feeders for all gardens, see which species prefer which feeders and ask yourself are you using the right bird feeder?
Different Types of Bird Feeders
Feeders with perches
Placing feeders with perches in your garden will give a variety of birds the chance to enjoy the delicious food you have to offer. Robins are a particular fan of these types of feeders as they can comfortably stand on the perches while eating. Birds you can expect to see at this feeder are: Robins, Greenfinches, Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Blackbirds, Goldcrests, House Sparrows, Wrens, Dunnocks, Siskin, Great Tits, Blue Tits, Coal Tits, Jays, Long-tailed Tits, and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Feeders without perches
If you want to limit the species of birds at your feeders to avoid having Pigeons, Starlings, and Jackdaws eating all the food, then you can opt-in for feeders without perches. Perch-less peanut feeders are a particularly good option, and smaller species will grip onto the metal mesh with ease. Birds you can expect to see at this feeder include: Goldcrests, Wrens, Dunnocks, Siskin, Great Tits, Blue Tits, Coal Tits, Jays, Long-tailed Tits, and Great Spotted Woodpeckers.
Squirrel resistant feeders
Not only does this feeder resist squirrels, but it also resists the larger species of birds that will likely eat all the food, such as Pigeons, Jackdaws, Crows and Rooks. If you want the smaller species of birds to enjoy your food, this will be the right bird feeder to go for, as it’s suitable for birds that prefer to eat on trays and no trays. Birds you can expect to see at this feeder include: Robins, Greenfinches, Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Blackbirds, Goldcrests, House Sparrows, Wrens, Dunnocks, Siskin, Great Tits, Blue Tits, Coal Tits, Jays, Long-tailed Tits, and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Ground feeders
If you want to offer care to all garden birds and not fussed about what species come to say hello, a ground feeder will have your outdoor space full of feathered friends. We have even concocted the perfect recipe for your birds to get the best experience. Our Ready Peck Ground and Table Mix is high in energy and wheat-free! Birds you can expect to see at your ground feeders include: Robins, Greenfinches, Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Blackbirds, Goldcrests, House Sparrows, Wrens, Dunnocks, Siskin, Great Tits, Blue Tits, Coal Tits, Jays, Long-tailed Tits, Collared Dove, Wood Pigeon, Magpie, Jackdaws, and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Niger seed feeders
If Goldfinches have a special place in your heart and you would like to reserve food for this particular species, a Niger Feeder is exactly the right bird feeder for your garden. Finches love Niger Seeds, and thanks to this feeder's tiny holes, only birds with the smallest bills can get to the food. Birds you can expect to see at this feeder include: Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Chaffinches, Bullfinches, and Siskin.
Suet block feeder
Our Suet Blocks are a popular food amongst all garden birds, and you'll want to get the right feeder to distribute it correctly. Suet feeders are usually constructed of wire or plastic mesh, with the size of the holes varying depending on what Suet Treat you'd like to give. Suet Block feeders are designed for birds of all shapes and sizes as the large hole makes it easy for birds to latch on to while eating. Birds you can expect to see at your Suet Block feeders are: Robins, Blackbirds, House Sparrows, Wrens, Dunnocks, Siskin, Great Tits, Blue Tits, Coal Tits, Jays, Long-tailed Tits, Wood Pigeon, Magpie, Jackdaws, and Great Spotted Woodpecker.