Sparrows....feeder question

[Hold_Over]

I know many of us shoot sparrows and starlings. When it comes to a bird feeder,any recommendations on which 1 you prefer? We all get the occasional pass through/miss that will strike the feeder. Do you like wood or metal feeders better for durability? Any links to 1 that has held up well?

 

[nastorino]

I'm a fan of these feeders from TSC. Holds alot of seed and allows for variety without jamming. Squirrel covers have pressure adjustments. Easy to see through for refill awareness. Best part is if you hit the plastic, it passes right through. Empty it out, slap some clear packing tape on thr inside and out, and refill. I've had several for 4 years. Each has taken a hit or two on the plastic sight glass or even the metal frame and still operated fine. At the time it may have been struck with .22LR subs at 950fps.

 

[shambozzie]

The plastic cheapo type.

 

[Hold_Over]

I'm a fan of these feeders from TSC. Holds alot of seed and allows for variety without jamming. Squirrel covers have pressure adjustments. Easy to see through for refill awareness. Best part is if you hit the plastic, it passes right through. Empty it out, slap some clear packing tape on thr inside and out, and refill. I've had several for 4 years. Each has taken a hit or two on the plastic sight glass or even the metal frame and still operated fine. At the time it may have been struck with .22LR subs at 950fps.

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9lbs....you weren't kidding about holds a lot,lol

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

I use the cheap plastic ones as well. Clear packing tape on hand too.

 

[Hold_Over]

The popular choice seems to be for cheap plastic....so that's what I got. Probably gonna set up my game camera, something ripped down my suet feeder the other night and stole the whole cake that was in there.

 

[LDP]

platform or something similar and a suet cage attached to it so it stays put. I use the top frame board of my target stand its a 4x4.

 

[shambozzie]

Wrap the wooden pole in flashing . Tree rats can't get a grip.

 

[Firewalker]

12"x12" plywood platform with a roof, handful of thier favorite food and damage be darned.

If the hit sounds like a balloon popping, it's a good shot.

 

[PEP3]

If you have squirrels this is the one. Probably doesn't take hits from the rifle very well.

Amazon.com

 

[Just Zack 2]

On the super cheap, grab an old pellet tin bottom and nail it to a standing log using a single roofing nail. Place it in front of a tree or safe backstop. Refill every few days or as needed.

 

[Hold_Over]

So far only desirable birds have found the new feeder...and that's ok

 

[rc4fun]

I find that putting out a suet feeder will bring the crows from far and wide. Put them in front of a good back stop.

 

[bf1956]

The plastic cheapo type.

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You got such a cool place

 

[Hold_Over]

I find that putting out a suet feeder will bring the crows from far and wide. Put them in front of a good back stop.

I have 1, but it's the upside down kind that starlings are supposed to be to fat and clumsy too make use of

 

[Hold_Over]

I find that putting out a suet feeder will bring the crows from far and wide. Put them in front of a good back stop.

Also crows have a season here....and can not be taken with air power

 

[airgunmike56]

I make my own with a good back stop, In the winter I keep a big block of feed for them, The paper target is just my sight in for the day, Yes I was shooting the numbers going across 48 yards
Mike

 

[Scroooface]

It's just a matter of time

 

[rc4fun]

Also crows have a season here....and can not be taken with air power

#1 make a special place for another suet block.
#2 Follow the 3S rules.
We can hunt them here 4 days a week unless they are causing trouble then anytime goes. And I haven't found any restrictions on weapons.

 

[nastorino]

9lbs....you weren't kidding about holds a lot,lol

Yep it holds plenty! The squirrels can whittle it down quickly if they're not dealt with.

It has been a learning cure to decide how to hang them as far away from the tree as possible with as little surface area while doing so. I settled on these 15" rebar hooks that have held up well. Even if the squirrel hangs on the tree and leans over they usually can't reach the feeder unless they work together.

Secured to the tree using GRK R4 screws #10x3"

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