Selecting a bird feeder
CJ Wildlife supplies a comprehensive range of attractive and reasonably priced feeders that are designed by ornithologists to meet the needs of birds and people.
These include feeders for peanuts, seed mixes and specialist foods such as nyjer. We offer feeders in a variety of colours, sizes and materials to suit all tastes and pockets.
Top tip! Our trials have shown that birds prefer a greater number of ports on hanging feeders - perhaps because this means more birds on the look out for Sparrowhawks and other predators. Larger feeders also require refilling less often - great for those with a busy lifestyle.
Squirrel Defence
Many people find the occasional squirrel feasting from their feeders and don't mind their antics as long as the feeders are not destroyed. However, squirrels can be destructive and will do practically anything to reach the foods intended for wild birds. For maximum defence from the attentions of squirrels we recommend using a high quality metal feeder.
Where should I put my new feeder?
Garden birds are very vulnerable to attack when feeding and feel safer if they can quickly escape into protective cover should predators be nearby. So the closer to thick shrubs, hedges or trees you site your feeder, the more likely they are to use it.
If you have cats in the neighbourhood however, avoid low-lying cover below the feeder where ground feeding birds may well forage on spilt seed, as this reduces the chances of an ambush.
Why aren't the birds using my new feeder?
It may simply be because it's new and unfamiliar. Make sure it is sited in a 'safe zone' - see the tips above - and wait two or three weeks until the birds accept it. You will have more success with new feeders if you put them out between November and March when food is generally scarcer.
CJ Wildlife Feeder Products:
These are available from selected retailers nationwide or via www.birdfood.co.uk.
Discovery
Ideal for those with small gardens or balconies, these plastic feeders are available in seed and peanut varieties and also a window feeder design. They shouldn't be used in gardens where squirrels are present.
Challenger
The highest quality plastic seed and peanut feeders available, Challengers are ideal for use in gardens without squirrels.
Defender
These sturdy metal feeders offer excellent resistance to squirrel damage and are available as seed or peanut feeders.
Adventurer
Add a touch of class to your garden with this new high capacity metal seed feeder. In a contemporary graphite-grey finish and with excellent resistance to squirrel damage.
Conqueror
The largest feeders in the range, these high-capacity silver metal seed feeders offer excellent resistance to squirrel damage.
Table Feeders
We offer a selection of feeding tables which are ideal for keeping food off the ground and attracting ground feeding species such as Robins and Blackbirds. Base of table has a fine mesh to help with drainage.