Hopper feeders come in a large variety of sizes and styles.  They, also, tend to be very practical.  The miniature barn design holds a large supply of seed and, therefore, does not have to be refilled on a daily basis.  Hence, is why it is so popular.  By mounting the hopper feeder from a tree or pole, you will find that cleaning and refilling become a simple chore.  The cleaning process is, also, much easier because of the lifting action provided by the pole.  It provides greater flexibility to the feeder.

When hanging a tube feeder, one must be conscious of squirrels and hang the feeder away from the squirrels' jumping off points.  Tube feeders are long, cylindrical tubes that have lots of small perches near the food holes.  The feeding holes come in different sizes to accommodate birds of different sizes.  These holes are, usually, filled with nyjer, thistle or sunflower seeds.

Pole bird feeders are a great way to encourage many different species of birds.  But they are, also, a great way to discourage bird-eating cats and other predators away from the birds' feeding stations.