Is there a tray that will mount on the bottom to catch seeds the birds scatter while feeding?
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No, there is nothing included to do that. You get basically what is pictured.
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There are not currently any accessories for this feeder. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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I can't pretend to really know, since I've never needed to use one. However, I would guess any dome that is as large at the open end as the tray, which is just a "squidge" under 13" square. Be sure to hang the dome far enough ABOVE the tray itself for birds to fit under comfortably! The height at which you hang the tray may limit the kinds of birds that will use it. I'm VERY happy with my platform (which I call a tray). I live on the coast of northern California, & I get chickadees, pine siskins, nuthatches, goldfinches, juncos, various sparrows, purple finches & a couple of warblers (Townsend's & Audubon). I have less often seen Acorn woodpeckers use it, as well as jays & starlings (which I try to chase off!) & once in a long time a mourning dove! Doves hardly ever manage to use a feeder, so I'm delighted that they'll sometimes use this! Juncos & sparrows don't often use feeders, either, but use this one easily. This is a lot of species, & I only have a tiny yard; I also use suet in a separate hanger, but you CAN put a suet cake right in the center of your tray. I hope your luck is as good as mine! CAUTION: SQUIRRELS will also use it; if you don't want this, be careful WHERE you hang it. I had to remove both a pole & an Adirondack chair because a squirrel used BOTH to launch himself onto the platform, & I cannot AFFORD to feed him!
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The brand of feeder is called Birds Choice. They have an extensive website that would probably have a replacement screen tray. They also have a place on the website to ask questions.
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Yes, as long as the "food" is larger seeds, corn, etc. Little pieces fall through...but really okay as it just falls in the tray and the birds can eat it from there.
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yes there are both tray and grate.The one I have is for large birds and it is good size.
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Unfortunately you can only mount this feeder on a pole. It is one of my favorite feeders though. Love the clean appearance of it which does not take away from the colourful birds.
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There is a hook on both the top and the bottom. You attach the top hook to the place where you used to hang the feeder, then hang the feeder on the bottom hook. It lowers the feeder by about 3 inches. Works like a charm!
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Hi, the feeder has a space at the center of the bottom of it that extends inward about 1 1/4" with a diameter maybe 1/2" or so. I would assume that is exactly what it is made to do. I do not think bracket mounting would be a great idea, but might work if doesn't bend the metal base which screws onto the clear plastic. I just tried a metal rod for size while the feeder was totally full and there were no problems or damage. Keep in mind that the top must come off to add the seed, and after a few birds the feeder will be bottom heavy anyway(that's good for pole mounting). I hope this helps. later
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No It does not have a feeder tray believe it or not. I really miss that function.
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This feeder is designed to hold nyger seeds which attract finches. I use it mainly to feed goldfinches because they just grab unto the mesh to eat. If you want to attract sparrows get a feeder that holds sunflower seeds or a mixture with mostly sunflower seeds. If you want to discourage big birds, search for "small birds feeders", and you will see some caged feeders that will let a small bird in and keep others out. Better yet, buy a few feeders and feed them all.
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Wait - I thought of another option! Look for the Brome Squirrel Buster CLASSIC (not the standard - I always get those 2 mixed up) - it has removable perches. You MIGHT be able to just clip the perches onto the wire cover ABOVE the feeding ports instead of below! However, they are U-shaped perches which might not be that easy for the birds to flip around on. But it's a thought ... it MIGHT work.Brome Squirrel Buster Classic
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Yes. The bottom of the feeder has a threaded indentation where a pole could be screwed on.
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Hello, Bottom grille and tray are easily removed for easy clean-up and the rounded corner seed guards curb messes outside the cage. Thank you for your inquiry.
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There's a hole (roughly 1/4-inch) on the bottom of the feeder for mounting. This is a wonderful feeder for hanging, hummingbirds love it.
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We found the large birds come and make the feeder swing causing the seed to empty quickly, like in a day. There is however another one that we purchased but instead of the tray it has 4 feeding ports. It works great.
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This has not appeared to have been any problem with the feeder that I got. The feeder is emptied completely by the birds, so there is no bad seed remaining on the bottom. I am certain some wet does get in though, as it would on the open bottom areas. The seed flows freely, that is a plus.
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There is a plastic baffle. I have two of these feeders. They're fine for something as small as sunflower chips but when I use millet for the buntings, it does have a tendency to overflow - I can't put in more than an a few inches of millet at a time.