Tube Bird Feeders

Tube bird feeders are so named because of their cylindrical shape which very much resembles a tube. These feeders, much like a window bird feeder, are primarily used to feed small birds. Small birds can comfortable access the food within by alighting on the short perches that most tube bird feeders have.

Larger birds, however, cannot land on these short perches and end up having to go elsewhere for food. This makes tube bird feeders the perfect choice for homeowners who want to attract smaller birds to their yards, but not the larger species.

The most important thing about these feeders from the standpoint of the birds is that the food will fit through the holes at the feeding ports. So, when you purchase your foods, make sure that the holes in the ports are big enough to allow the food to slip through the ports.

The picture shows an example of a 3 tube feeder. The upside is that because it is actually 3 feeders, it will attract lots of small birds to your yard as they learn of its location.  The downside is that, with so many birds being attracted to your feeder and eating your foods, your seed costs will go relatively high. Unless you are an extremely avid bird watcher, you will probably want to start with a single tube bird feeder.

Another good idea is to have multiple tube bird feeders which you locate at opposite ends of the garden. This, in effect give you multiple feeding zones. The advantage of this is that some bird are more aggressive than others or more territorial. Two or more zones allow the birds to eat at the bird feeding station which provides them the most comfort.

With any bird feeder that you get, you will have to replenish the feed when it gets low. Also,you should clean it once or twice a year, at least. With these facts in mind, whatever type of tube bird feeder that you get, try to choose one that is easy to fill up and easy to maintain. That means that you will also want one that does not clog easily. Otherwise, your bird feeder will quickly become a nuisance as you find yourself constantly freeing up the seed ports.

Most tube bird feeders are around 18 inches in height with clear plastic tubing giving the birds a view of the food inside as well as allowing you to keep track of when the feeder might need refilling. Most plastic tubing will eventually yellow with age - not a very attractive look for your garden. To avoid this, get a feeder made of stabilized polycarbonate tubing which is resistant to yellowing.

If you love birds, tube bird feeders can bring great joy to your garden as, once you install it, you're rarely find your garden vacant.

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