Feeding Wild Birds with Droll Yankee Bird Feeders

Feeding wild birds, especially songbirds, is a popular hobby the whole family can do. And the Droll Yankee bird feeders are one of the most well-like brands around. Over 60 million people in the U.S. feed birds according to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

There are reasons for this popularity. First, bird watching is relaxing and a great way to relieve stress. And attracting birds to your own yard is all the easier. And secondly, most people feel they're helping the bird populations by keep feeders full.

In a perfect world human shouldn't feed wild bird. But, ongoing modern development has destroyed many wild bird habitats. It's just the right thing to do to help these bird. Providing a ready source is a big help during nesting and the survival of baby birds.

There are so many types of birds that eat different feed, that it could be a full-time hobby just to figure it all out. There are basically five different types of bird feeds, each surving a special purpose:

1. Open tray designs are plate-like containers providing easy access for birds and other critters.
   
2. Enclosed hoppers sometimes look like like buildings and provide a little more restirction to getting to the feed.
3. Tube feeders come with large and small feed openings for different bird seeds and have perches for birds to sit and eat.
   
4. Squirrel proof, many of which are a variation on the tube style, are made to keep the squirrles from the bird feed.
   
5. Window feeders are closer to the house, which makes filling it up with bird feed easier on the humans.
   

The folks behind Droll Yankee bird feeders are already done their research. With over 35 years of business behind them, they've created a variety of bird feeds.

One of the biggest problems to bird feeders is squirrels. They LOVE bird feed and will do anything to get it. They eat up all the feed leaving none for the birds (and costing us more money). Bird feed manufacturers are always creating new product to defeat those wily squirrels.

Are they successful? Yes, sometimes, but no one can problems 100% results. That's why I rely on the recommendations of real buyers of the products at Amazon. They tell it like it is, the good and the bad. Take the Droll Yankee bird feed to the right. Of the 20 reviews left on Amazon, 85% gave the Droll Yankee YCPW180 Whipper Bird Feeder.

Perfect? No. But considering squirrels, it might be the best you can expect. The best thing to do is read all the reviews and recommendations before you buy.

This Droll Yankee bird feed comes with a motorized perch to expel squirrels. As soon as a squirrel steps onto the perch the motors kicks into gear and the perch spins. It also comes with these features:

• Squirrel-proof bird feeder
  
• Holds approximately 5 pounds of seed
• Sturdy polycarbonate feeding chamber; metal cap and base resists squirrel damage
• Battery charger plugs into standard 120 volt wall outlets
• Rechargeable nickel-cadmium power-stick battery and battery charger included
• Measures 4-3/4" x21" and weighs 5 lbs.
  
• Lifetime feeder warranty; 1-year warranty on motor and battery charger

This Droll Yankee bird feeder lets you get up close and personal with your bird watching.

• Attach to window with suction cups
• Feeds a variety of wild birds, including bluebirds, cardinals, chickadees, goldfinches, grosbeaks, juncos and many others
• You can use a variety of bird feeds: sunflower seeds, safflower seeds, cracked corn, fruit, mealworms, peanuts and suet
• A protective dome
• Measures 8" x 6.25" x 8"

Watch hummingbirds right from inside your home with this Droll Yankee hummingbird feeder. It attaches to your window and can accommodate two hummingbirds at a time.

• 6 oz capacity
• Two sets of nectar guard tips
• Eliminates insect contamination of the nectar
• Easy to refill and clean
• Mounts with suction cups and port brush
• Made of U.V. stabilized polycarbonate