Keeping your bird seed fresh is a concern when the weather is wet.
Updated: October 11, 2010
Two elements that can destroy your bird seed are rain and snow. These two elements can make it soggy and wet, which can harbor bacteria and mold. To help prevent your bird seed from becoming ruined, a rain guard on your bird feeder can be very beneficial for protecting the bird seed and keeping it fresh.
Here are a few feeders that are great for a variety of feeders. Brushed Copper Weather Shield by Aubudon Woodlink.
This beautiful rain baffle is made of copper that weathers nicely with age. It may be easily attached to the top of your bird feeder for protection from rain and snow. In addition, it is 18 inches in diameter and that is great for offering birds some shelter from the elements while they eat. It also looks great with a variety of copper bird feeders for a coordinated look.
Another fun, decorative rain guard that looks great with a variety of bird feeders is the Decorative Bird Feeder Dome 14 in. . This attractive rain guard is made of a durable polycarbonate that is virtually unbreakable and the dome is 14 inches in diameter to offer birds plenty of shelter when eating from your tube feeder. The decorative design on the cleardome will instantly add character to any tube bird feeder and it is very easy to install on top of the feeder.
The Seattle Rain Guard for Bird Feeders is a simple and easy-to-install rain guard that looks great any tube bird feeder. It is designed to easily slip on a variety of Droll Yankee bird feeders or other tube bird feeders that are two and a half inches in diameter. The UV stabilized polycarbonate dome is resistant to breaking and won’t become discolored from exposure from the sun. Not only is it great protection from your bird seed, but also protects the birds from rain and snow.