While your choice of feeders will depend largely on who and what you are feeding, here are a few things to keep in mind.

• Durability: A well built feeder, made of quality materials will look better longer.
• Easy To Clean: The health of the birds and life of your feeder will be improved if you maintain your feeders regularly.
• Dry Seeds: Wet or damp seeds will spoil. Look for drainage holes in the floor or tray and a roof that overhangs the feeding area. A squirrel dome will help protect a tube or other style feeder.
• Capacity: The bigger the better, right? We have found the small and medium size feeders are easier to clean and help to ensure fresh seed. Two medium feeders with different seed will attract a wider variety of birds.

If you are looking for a general all purpose feeder, we recommend a house or hopper type feeder, or a tube feeder with a large tray attached, filled with Black oil sunflower seed or a seed mix.
The most effective way to attract a wide assortment of birds is to offer a variety of foods in different feeders. A collection of feeders for your yard might include:

• A house or hopper type feeder for sunflower seeds
• A tube style Thistle feeder
• A suet feeder
• A wire mesh peanut feeder
• A nectar feeder
• A fruit or jelly feeder
• A platform or tray feeder for millet