Almost every part of its construction dispenses seeds to finches and other small birds. It's a great bird feeder if your yard is a hot zone for birds. Little saucer makes a mess on the floor.Small roof offers little or no protection from rain.Innovative inner baffle to distribute seeds at the top and bottom.Mesh design attracts only small birds, like finches and chickadees.

So you can clean it easily whenever the seeds are stale or soaked. Thankfully, the feeder opens easily, has no crevices for seeds to get stuck. Nonetheless, if the top lid and tray were any bigger, this feeder would've been perfect. Plus, it has drainage holes that keep the seeds from getting soaked when it becomes inevitably wet. It allows the birds to have more options to eat around the feeder even when it's low, rather than crowding and fighting at a spot.Īlso, the tray catches dispelled seed from the feeder, which minimizes waste and opens up more feeding room for the birds. If you look closely, you'll see the two cone-like baffles. Perky Pet uses a witty patented baffle system to keep seeds evenly distributed at the top and bottom. Plus, this means the entire surface of the feeder is a feasting zone, so you can keep more birds happy. You guessed right, like yellow finches and goldfinches, who are capable of eating upside down while clinging. The mesh design of this feeder attracts only birds small enough to cling and pull seeds out. With durable construction out of the way, you should also know it works well for attracting finches. Many people did, but it just means you're getting a durable feeder that's made with 100% metal. If you're wondering why on earth a feeder is named No/No, that's normal. It is durable, easy to clean, and suitable for attracting and feeding in a yard with a dozen or more finches. If you want the best nyjer seed feeder to attract finches, look no further than the Droll Yankees.

Seeds can still get spoiled despite its drainage hold.

Easy to clean with an included long cleaning brush.

Just slide off the top lid and fill the tube with seed. Not to forget, refilling this feeder is a walk in the park. It allows the finches to empty the bottom-feeding ports. It even comes with a long cleaning brush, which solves a lot of future headaches because this type of narrow tube feeders can be hard to clean.Īnother helpful feature is its sloppy base.

Now, it doesn't solve the issue outright, but it helps.

Water stays at the bottom of the feeder and causes the seeds to mold and also tough to clean.įortunately, Droll Yankees try to solve this issue by making a drainage hole at the base of the feeder. It is 23' tall and has eight ports that should be enough, and if not, you can try their 36' inch feeder.Īn issue with most thistle feeders, including this one, is their drainage and cleaning. However, since it serves only nyjer seeds, it'll be left alone by critters and other birds that may terrorize the feeder.Įven if you've got quite a number of finches already visiting your yard, its 2-pound seed capacity should be enough. Plus, it has a polycarbonate tube that won't discolor even under constant exposure to the sun. The top and bottom of the feeder are made with die-cast metal, which would see no rust or damage from little birds for years. As a matter of fact, Droll Yankees offers a lifetime warranty against squirrel damage on this feeder. It's made with the best of materials in mind, so you can expect to use this feeder for many seasons. So, only birds with equally tiny beaks can enjoy the thistles in the feeder. More specifically, this feeder can serve only nyjer seed, a finch-favorite, because of its tiny feeding ports. Well, and maybe other little birdies that won't chase off the finch, like chickadees and siskins. Droll Yankees Sunflower/Mixed-Seed FeederĮarning the top spot is a finch feeder that serves only finches.

Gold finch bird feeder