You must decide the type of birds you want to draw to the feeder, where to put it, how it looks and the maintenance involved. But most of all, will it keep the squirrels away? The best way to determine if the feeder is successful is to compare customer reviews and testimonials. Search the Internet and find out what others are saying about a particular feeder. The appearance of the feeder is a personal choice. You want if to look appealing to the neighbors and blend in with your home.
You can try different techniques to try to keep squirrels away from your feeder like keeping it in an open area. Squirrels can jump from trees and land on your feeder. Not too many like open spaces and try to remain in trees and bushes. Feeders are commonly placed in areas where there are trees so this can be a disadvantage to bird lovers that enjoy watching the birds eat. Even if you just want to attract birds for bird watching, pesky squirrels can be a damper on this hobby.
Durable products used in constructing the feeder can add years to its use. It also can make it harder for squirrels to damage the feeder and get to the seed. When you have decided on a price, then you can narrow down your choices and consider the quality of the product. The materials are also important on how you clean your feeder. From time to time, you may have to clean out the inside of the feeder as well as the outside.
A very important detail is the design in warding off squirrels. Many offer to discourage squirrels from attempting to steal the seed but only a few delivers. Once you have reached a consensus on the price, check out from family, friends and neighbors the types they have tried. There are some that cause the squirrels to slip off and throws them off the feeder that has received good feedback. Others can make it difficult for the squirrel to get to the area where the seed is kept and easier for birds to eat from it. The durability and design does change the price of the feeders. The materials increase the longevity of the product and its performance. You must also consider how you are going to clean and it will need cleaning eventually. Many are pretty simple to clean and hassle-free.
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