Hopper Bird Feeders

Hopper bird feeders combine the merits of traditional silo feeders and the plain platform feeders. The food is stored in a vertical silo that allows the seeds to spill out onto the platform in a slow measured manner, thereby rationing the supply. The platform gives easy access to birds that would have some trouble gripping a silo, such as the jays. Hopper feeders come in a variety of styles and designs and can be elaborate or plain. Some have cages for suet and others have barriers to keep out unwanted squirrels and other pests.