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A Tube Birdfeeder: Perch or Cling?
To Perch or Cling? Tube feeders come in a multitude of styles, accommodating nyjer seed, peanuts, and most birdseed mixes. Depending on what birds you’re looking to attract, and what you’re feeding should dictate the type of tube birdfeeder you’ll use.For attracting Goldfinches with Thistle or Nyjer seed, both types of feeders work well. The advantage to a clinging-type feeder is that more feeding space is available, you’ll likely see more birds at the feeder at one time.
If you’re looking to attract multiple species with Black Oil Sunflower seed for example, a tube feeder with perches will allow each bird its own space.
Both types of work well, the important thing is to keep fresh food available, and keep feeders clean to prevent the spread of bacteria among gathering birds in your yard. -
Versatile Tube Birdfeeders
Some Bird feeders are very specialized for specific species, but with traditional Tube Bird Feeders you can be sure to attract many types of songbirds. They accommodate a variety of seed mixes which can be changed or rotated for greater species attraction. Some tube birdfeeders even have 2 or 3 individual tubes so you can use multiple types of seed in one feeder.
Large capacity tube feeders are great as you can spend less time filling and more time viewing your wild birds. Tube feeders are available in a variety of materials and colors, from basic, no-frills–to decorative and whimsical designs. Choose one that is easy to maintain as far as filling and cleaning…you’ll be glad you did!
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Very Wild Bird Feeders Indeed!
Hot Lips Hilda 
Laughing Green Man Wild, whimsical, funky, crazy, call them what you may, but they are all totally functional! Wild bird feeders that are handmade pottery are an excellent choice as they will withstand freezing winter temperatures and the killer heat of summer. Since they are stoneware with special glazes, fading is not an issue, and squirrels can’t gnaw on them either!
One Kool Cat Be it a Hot Lips Hilda, Laughing Green Man, or Cool Kat, they are terrific variations of the traditional tube bird feeder. Rubber stoppers on the bottom provide for filling and cleaning (dishwasher- safe too). They work best with sunflower seed, but if you’re like me and don’t want the mess below bird feeders, sunflower hearts and chips are preferred.
Birding Tips, Information & News
To Perch or Cling? Tube feeders come in a multitude of styles, accommodating nyjer seed, peanuts, and most birdseed mixes. Depending on what birds you’re looking to attract, and what you’re feeding should dictate the type of 
Both types of work well, the important thing is to keep fresh food available, and keep feeders clean to prevent the spread of bacteria among gathering birds in your yard.
