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A large number of bird feeder accessories are available online. You can search for any of these items and come up with things of different styles, materials and prices. Your ordinary bird feeder can be improved with the use of some add-ons like seed trays and baffles. The use of these accessories will also make things easier for you, especially when it comes to maintaining and cleaning your feeders. These items are available for purchase from your local pet stores, bird feeder supply stores or through online stores. Some of these items like seed trays and perches are available for enhancing your bird feeders, while some are for protection from squirrels and other animals like cages and baffles. Some accessories that can be used for mounting are also available. Aids for cleaning are also an option, as well as scoops and funnels that can be used when refilling your feeders. Enhancements for your feeders may come in the form of seed trays, perches, rain guards or water dishes. Seed trays are basically flat surfaces with raised edges that are placed below your feeders and catch the seeds when they fall out of your feeder. Perches can be added to your bird feeders to allow more birds to feed from your station. Rain guards act like roofs, protecting your feeder and the seeds inside it from the rain. Water dishes are small shallow containers that can be mounted on poles and can hold water for the birds to drink from. There are also items available that can be used to protect your feeder from other creatures. You can purchase squirrel baffles, cage kits, and nectar guard tips to use for your feeder. Squirrel baffles and cage kits are generally used to prevent squirrels from gaining any access to your feeders; however, they can also stop other animals like raccoons from getting to your bird feed. Nectar guard tips are specially made for hummingbird feeders. These items are used to prevent any bees and other insects from flying into the nectar solution through the holes from which the hummingbirds drink from. Nectar guards have small openings. The size of these openings can prevent the entry of insects but are large enough for a hummingbird's beak to pass through. Seed scoops and funnels are available for use when refilling your bird feeders. These items will allow for easier refills and will also prevent any spillage of seeds during transfer. Tools and hardware for mounting your feeders are also on hand. You can get various styles of hooks, chains, poles, hangers and posts for your feeder. These items are made from various materials and can either be 'rust proof' or 'all weather' poles and hangers. Several manufacturers offer these items on their online shops and are rather easy to find. You can also get some pieces that can make cleaning your bird feeder easier. There are brushes available ranging in size and style, available for both the ordinary bird feeders and the specialized bird feeders. You can get a curved hummingbird brush that will be great to use when cleaning those hard to reach corners and crevices of your feeder. As for the miscellaneous items, like window decals and those things that keep mosquitoes from breeding in your water dishes - they are also widely available. Window decals are useful if you have glass windows and especially if you have had a history of birds crashing into your window. These items and a whole lot more can be seen online. Try browsing through all the sites and stores you can find. You're sure to find the right fit for you. |
