But if keeping predators and larger birds at bay is an issue, then a cage ground feeder could be an option. The latest design of this guardian cage sanctuary has a wider base, to put more distance between your food and large birds like pigeons and doves. This makes this sanctuary even more effective at creating a safe area for small birds to feed in and excluding large birds from your RSPB ground table (sold separately). Protect smaller birds from predators in this safe haven, designed to cover food on the ground for birds.

We recommend you place this sanctuary over a specially designed ground feeding table, such as our RSPB Ground feeding table. The pitched roof allows for a coconut shell treat or small feeder (neither included) to be hung above a ground feeding table (such as the RSPB Ground-feeding table, not included).If you place bird food directly on to the ground, especially on to the lawn, it can be very difficult to clean up any left-overs. And food left lying in the garden overnight can easily attract rats. Sitting Target for Predators Love them or loathe them; pigeons and collared doves are probably the other leading group of ground feeders you may have in your garden. But we’ve seen in this article that there are a whole host of garden favourites who won’t get any use out of a hanging feeder. And quite a few who won’t even be able to use your bird table. There are many different styles and designs of feeders available. Depending on what type of birds you would like to feed in your garden, you can choose between a range of feeders. Keeping birds healthy and safe is so important. We wanted to create a high-quality cage that can provide both nutrition and safety, which is why we used powder-coated steel so you can rely on this sturdy cage.

Anything big enough to allow the birds to feed, easy to move and clean, will do the job. Ground Feeder Housekeeping. Only add enough food for one day. Food left to sit overnight or for longer can go mouldy or attract rodents. Available in two mesh sizes, it’s easy to assemble using the plastic clips supplied and comes with a hinged lid for refilling the feeder tray within (feeder tray not included). With FREE Next-Day Delivery* available, there’s no need to delay keeping your birds safe. Whether you need a straightforward ground bird feeder cage or are looking for something a little more garden stylish, we have a wide choice of ground bird feeders to choose from.

Structure of this simple ground feeder is a metal square bar tied in with the rim of the metal mesh lining. Offering food to ground-feeding birds on a bird table keeps mess off your lawn and provides some protection from rodents and predators. As you can see, the ground feeding birds are a large group and will add loads of interest to your garden; they are well worth taking the time to feed. Hazards of Putting Food Straight on the Ground Try pairing a sturdy feeder (see RSPB Ultimate easy-clean feeders above) with a guardian. The gaps in the guardian aren’t big enough for magpies to reach through to the food in the feeder, and the sturdiness of the feeder will resist any potential damage from the end of magpies’ beaks. While hanging feeders are now the most popular bird feeding method in UK gardens, we have an array of alternative options available, some of which may even attract a greater variety of garden birds! One such product is the ground feeder, which comes in a range of designs and specifications to suit a broader selection of feeding aims.

For nyjer seed you need a specially designed feeder as this seed is smaller than other bird food. These special feeders have very small holes or slits instead of the standard feeding ports, which helps prevent too much seed from being wasted. Feeding your wild garden birds is great fun for all the family. We put together this handy feeder guide to help you choose the right feeder for your bird food and birds. Choosing the right feeder

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It can be frustrating when squirrels steal all of your bird food, but what’s more upsetting is when larger birds and cats chase birds away from their meal. Our strong powder-coated steel ground feeder cage protects smaller birds and their food from potential danger or greedy squirrels! The sheer size of the bird and the crop are why it can seem like pigeons don’t leave your bird food alone until they have finished the lot. A seed feeder can attract many different species to your garden, including sparrows, tits, finches and siskins. Now we’re not saying that pigeons won’t eat your fat balls. But they are certainly not a favourite food. Given the choice between suet products and few handfuls of grain, or really cheap bird food, the pigeons will choose the grains/bird food.