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[sandy53]

If you live somewhere with few or no squirrels, I would suggest a platform feeder.  You get such a good look at the birds on an open platform.  Have someone make you a large one and pile on the seed.

I have squirrels, so I have the squirrel-proof feeder similar to the one shown above.  That thing has been knocked over by wind (even with a cement base my DH made) and hit by a falling tree branch.  DH has to straighten it out and replace the perch (our perch is wood), but we've been able to use it for years.  It holds a LOT of seed.  

[MalteseMomma]

Check out Amazon

[jannabelle1]

Another source is Duncraft....I've bought several feeders from them online and they have all been top quality. I know that I've seen some of the very large feeders on their website. Check them out online - they probably have what you're looking for.

[hayseed00]

@MyShadowLove  I bought a really sturdy feeder from Duncraft, holds a lot of seed and is two sided.

[MyShadowLove]

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@hayseed00 wrote:

@MyShadowLove  I bought a really sturdy feeder from Duncraft, holds a lot of seed and is two sided.

@hayseed00 ...I just checked Duncraft out as soon as I saw your notification...What a lovely website and such a great selection of many types of feeders, including the ones that we currently have, as well as birdhouses and many other accessories...I will be perusing their site more a little later on.

Thanks so much to you and @jannabelle1 for bringing Duncraft to our attention!

[Harpa]

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@fthunt wrote:

I've had 2 of this feeder for years - and they are strong - and squirrel proof b/c it has a spring (you set the strength) so if "S" gets on it - the perch snaps down hiding the seeds.

However,,,,,,,,,,,not wanting to go out in the cold?  Birds eat a lot in the winter & they come from near and far for food.  I have to replenish mine every day - blizzard conditions - even twice.  Don't start something (feeding birds) unless you plan to continue it till Spring.  It's NOT fair to the birds.

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My Ss figured it out!

We had it on a strong post, and they just hung on there and figured out how to shift their weight a bit to open the door, long enough to grab a seed!

[goldensrbest]

I ordered two brome feeders,and one other brand.

[goldensrbest]

Got my feeders,hung them up, nice feeders,  but got a question ,at grocery stores here they sell packages of beef fat, in winter, does anyone  use that for feeding the birds?