Roof features decorative cut outs that hold a clear acrylic overhanging roof protecting the food and sheltering your birds from rain or snow.
Platform feeder with roof.
So having lots of small feeders on posts or hanging from a wire or tree is fine.
Audubon going green platform feeder.
Audubon metal square lantern feeder.
Some platform feeders come with a roof for protection from rain and some have sides to stop items being either blown off by the wind or hurled off by a discerning blue jay.
All birds love open tray feeders like cardinals chickadees and nuthatch.
Above all though you should have one feeder that has a very large floor.
Built to last a lifetime of durable recycled plastic a material that won t fade crack chip or warp.
Attract birds and protect seed with a simple and effective feeder design.
The roof protects the birds and food from the elements.
If you re looking to attract birds of all sizes this sturdy diy plan is a great option.
A large version of a platform feeder made of wood can be heavy.
The biggest disadvantage to platform feeders is the possibility of the seed getting wet particularly if it does not have a roof.
What are the problems with platform feeders.
Audubon 3 in 1 platform feeder.
Droll yankees bird feeder platform cardinal bird feeders with roof cover 13 inch diameter clear cpf m.
Large selection of platform tray and fly through bird feeders.
The more places birds can feed in your yard the more you will see at one time.
Platform bird feeder plan source.
Unlike a hopper feeder which is hung from branches or awnings a platform bird feeder either rests on a pedestal or is mounted on a bird feeder pole.
The roof is perfect for protecting both birds and seeds from rainwater.
Fill mesh platform with seed suet pellets fruit or roasted mealworms.
A platform feeder is a great fit for those just beginning the hobby of bird feeding as it is hassle free to set up and simple to fill.
Here is a fantastic idea for creating a platform style bird feeder.
It is also ideal because of its ability to serve both ground feeding and perching birds.
Attract a variety of birds with an ecotough covered ground feeder.
The perforated metal bottom keeps the seed dry and lifts out for easy cleaning.