Tube feeders are a great way to offer your backyard birds some tasty and nutritious bird seed anytime of the year. This type of bird seed feeder is available in a variety of styles and sizes that you are sure to find one that suits your needs. A great feature about tube feeders is that they neatly hold the bird seed until the bird comes to take it and the seed stays fresher inside of the tube protected from the elements. When choosing your bird seed tube feeder, here are some things that your should consider:
- The type of bird that you want to attract. Tube feeders can hold a variety of bird seed. Some can hold only sunflower seeds, thistle seeds, and others can hold a variety of seeds. Some birds, such as finches, desire thistle seed, so putting up a thistle seed tube feeder will help to attract these types of birds. One of my favorite bird seed is the Triple Tube Wild Bird Feeder because it can hold either mixed seed or thistle seed. It also holds 10.5 pounds of bird seed, so you won’t have to keep refilling it everyday.
- The amount of seed you want it to hold. There are several bird seed tube feeders that come in a variety of sizes to give you a coordinated look in your yard or you can use one length throughout your yard. The larger amount of seed the tube feeder holds, the less you will have to fill it up. A great tube feeder for any bird lover that is available in different sizes is the  Quick-Clean Seed Tube Feeder.  Not only is this feeder easy to fill, it is also easy to clean.
- The type of material. While most bird seed tube feeders are available in a clear, UV-resistant plastic, some manufacturers are now making bird seed tube feeders in an earth friendly material. Whether it is glass, UV-resistant plastic or recycled plastic, it will be easy for you to clean and maintain. The EZ Clean Recycled Bird Feeder with Green Seed Ports is a great feeder for any environmentally-conscious bird lover. This feeder is made of recycled plastic milk jugs and has a snap-out base that makes it easy to clean.
With so many styles to choose from, it can be hard to choose a tube feeder. It is a good idea to select a few different types if you are a new bird enthusiast to determine which feeder works best for you. For a great selection of all your bird supply needs, check out Rachel’s Robin.