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Seed Trays Make Bird Feeding Better
Good reasons for adding seed trays to your bird feeders:Ground mess – spilled seed not only looks unsightly, it creates weeds…yuk!
Disease – When wasted seed sits on the ground, it also becomes moldy and nasty. Hungry ground feeding birds like sparrows and others will forage through nasty seeds. This makes them ill with respiratory problems and diseases are spread quickly among the bird population in your yard. Seed trays prevent the spilled seed from reaching the ground in the first place.
You can attract different species and actually see more birds as many seed trays also act as a platform, allowing additional feeding space. Birds who never perch at your feeder may likely drop by and land on the platform for a snack. So seed trays can also act as a whole new feeder below your existing hopper or tube style bird feeder.
Whether it’s a hanging, or pole-mounted feeder, seed trays are available to fit it. The SeedHoop pictured above is an adjustable seed tray that works with any tube feeder. It’s also available with in a 30-inch diameter for larger bird feeders. By saving wasted seed, you’ll save money too in the long run
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A Need for New Kind of Seed Catchers
With all of the great advancements in backyard birding products, you would think someone would have developed a seed catcher that works with mult-hanger poles and shepherd’s hooks. Squirrel baffles are deigned to work on one pole, yet using one will protect all of the feeders on that pole. See our bird feeder/squirrel baffle set up in the photo at left. Some pole-mount squirrel baffles have a seam and separate in order to install on the pole. Why not seed catchers?They’re an excellent item if you’d rather keep the area clean below feeders. So, then how come they don’t make seed catchers, or seed trays that will work in this fashion? We think it’s an excellent idea, and wish someone would get to work on it soon!
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Some Very Cool Built In Seed Trays
The evolution of backyard birding is a beautiful thing…innovative products that just keep outdoing the old models and keep getting better and better. Bird feeders that allow full view of all birds at once, with easy filling and cleaning features, taking into account the health of the bird populations feeding from them.This weather-proof feeder’s innovative design keeps seed absolutely 100% dry – by having birds feed from below the ports, which are well sheltered by a rain guard. The built in seed tray serves as a perch, allowing more birds to feed at once. It also catches any spilled birdseed. Whether built in, or as an addition to a feeder, seed trays serve both birds and humans well. They offer additional feeding space for some birds who may not even perch at the feeder. And keep ground conditions more sanitary and healthy for the general bird population by thwarting the growth of bacteria and the spread of disease. For human kind, they catch spilled seed saving you the hassle of unsightly weeds and brown patches below feeders. They’ll also save money in the long run too. If you’ve haven’t tried one and are tired of the ground mess below feeders, it’s definitely worth the small investment.
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With all of the great advancements in backyard birding products, you would think someone would have developed a seed catcher that works with mult-hanger poles and shepherd’s hooks. Squirrel baffles are deigned to work on one pole, yet using one will protect all of the feeders on that pole. See our bird feeder/squirrel baffle set up in the photo at left. Some pole-mount squirrel baffles have a seam and separate in order to install on the pole. Why not 
The evolution of backyard birding is a beautiful thing…innovative products that just keep outdoing the old models and keep getting better and better. Bird feeders that allow full view of all birds at once, with easy filling and cleaning features, taking into account the health of the bird populations feeding from them.