What are the differences between this Finch feeder and the Brome 1015
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The #1015 is the classic feeder with squirrel cage. I have the larger one with the cardinal perch which is very $$ but worth it as it attracts all birds and the warranty with Brome is Lifetime. Great customer support from Brome. I bought the finch feeder and had to throw out all the $ seed which got moldy waiting for finches and sparrows t this summer. Will try this fall with finch feeder but the HOLES are tiny tiny (finch seed is tiny) and cut into a clear plastic tube..even the sparrows couldn't figure it out or can't see the holes and flew to the other feeders.
2053057
It works good for me, I have finches. I don't have directions but I'd send you some photos. You can contact me via phone if you want also
261534
This feeder has tiny slots that allow the birds to extract the thistle (Nyler) seeds. Any other very tiny seeds would also work. Bigger seeds like the black oil sunflower would require the port-style feeder with a larger access opening. The Brome classic is that style. The manufacturer has an educational website with all the styles based on seed/nut size and bird size. brome bird care dot com. These feeders are on Amazon. They work very well.
746032
Plastic. - I don't think it would be very easy to make one from glass. I don't really know. But, I do want only glass if possible - because glass harbors less bacteria. However, this is thick plastic with a special coating (microban - I think). My favorite part of this feeder is that the ports are very small. The goldfinch really have to work to get the seed. There is less waste. Sometimes I let the feeder stay low for a week. The goldfinch have "voracious" appetites for Nyjer and like to travel in large groups. By cutting them off - (keeping a low stock in the feeder for a week) - teach them to survive - make them smarter. A few will still come around. And at this time of year, many will disappear altogether while they go somewhere else to breed. Most of this I have read elsewhere online. ... Remember, if you use the "upright" feeder and want to use up your Nyjer before it goes bad, you will definitely need to wash the feeder ports (Eastern US) to prevent blinding the House Finch. They stick their beak in all the way up to their eyes. I had unknowingly participated in spreading this "Eye disease" and although not fully debilitated, the House Finch could only see a few feet in front of them. --Here is where a glass feeder would clean easily and help the House Finch. I recommend to feed House Finch if desired (occasionally IMO) because there has been a correlation between rising House Finch population and declining House Sparrow population (and vice versa). Goldfinch are my favorite bird to feed. They are absolutely delightful. I would definitely invest in a glass feeder if it was affordable.
409683
This is the best platform feeder i have ever purchased. I had a wood one just like this but the wood decayed. The bottom is metal with little holes in it so the water goes through it but the seed doesnt. You should buy one especially for the winter. I have so many birds on it that i spend more than I want for bird food.
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I believe that it is. I usually see gold finches and house finches in mine. I have a lot of cardinals come to my other feeders, but not this one. I do keep it on a covered porch.
841167
This is a nyjer seed feeder. Squirrels not much interested in nyjer. Very popular with finches and redpolls though.
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We have an abundance of Blue Jays. To our knowledge - they do not use the Brome Feeder. They do delight in the seeds that fall underneath the feeder and have spread the word. The largest bird to use our feeder is the gorgeous Cardinal. We have 3-4 of them and they all access our Brome feeder. initially, that was not the case. My husband adjusted the feeder (according to the directions that came with the feeder). It made a huge difference. Perhaps, the same adjustment would work for the Blue Jay-- which is a titch larger than the Cardinal. We have been very pleased with the many birds that are now visiting us. One or two squirrels have tried to raid the feeder to no avail. Amazing! We highly recommend this feeder. It is really neat to see so many beautiful birds in our yard once again.
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As has been mentioned, thistle seeds could be put in this feeder, but they are for feeding gold finches and not all other birds. The thistle seeds are small, and work much better in a regular thistle feeder that is designed for the finches to hang upside down to feed. This feeder is great for sunflower seeds and the mixed bird seed. Many different birds come to feed at it, and it is very well made - sturdy.
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I don't have the manual with me, as this was a gift for my mother, but while reading how to change the tension, I remember something about ordering separate parts. If you don't still have your manual, I would check out their website for this feeder http://bromebirdcare.com/products/plus/ There is contact info on the bottom right of the site. Here's the parts page so that you know, specifically, what to ask about: http://bromebirdcare.com/wp-content/uploads/1024-Exploded-view-Complete-Color.pdf
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Due to the small perches only sparrows and smaller birds feed. The feeder needs to be redesigned. The cage catches on the upper lip. It does not pevent squirrel as they stand on the bottom lip and push the cage up. It may have been desiged by someone who does not feed birds or the item was not field tested. I send the compaany an e-mail but I never heard from them.
1110863
I do not know...I use black sun flower seeds, and there is waste from the birds picking at it..But I love this feeder because it is almost squirrel proof....It is such a bargain in cost...try it...
450041
i find it's a very hard plastic of some kind and the holes are just big enough for the finches beaks to peck at. they are not like the cheaper finch feeders. the squirrels haven't been able to even get on these feeders. the perches are metal also and extend right through the cylinder.
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The gold finches did not eat from my upside down feeder either. I called Cornell University and they told me that the birds didn't like me. Anyway, I do not understand after years of gold finches eating from this type of feeder why they are not using it, either. Frustrating, isn't it? Carla in PA
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this feeder and have tons of birds with no squirrels. Are you using the right type of seed? The holes are smaller so you need something like finch food or thistle seed so the birds can get it. Hope it works out for you!
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This is the 6 qt version. Check the manufacturer's websitehttp://www.songbirdessentials.com/store.php?prodID=37207&title;=All_Weather_Feeder_6_Qt._Clear_itemno_SEAWFFF736There is also a 4 qt versionhttp://www.songbirdessentials.com/store.php?prodID=37206&title;=All_Weather_Feeder_4_Qt._Clear_itemno_SEAWFFF734