line drawing by Louise Dawson             

tube (toob) n.    1. A hollow cylinder, esp. one that conveys fluids: channel. 2. A small, flexible cylindrical container sealed at one end from which substances as toothpaste can be squeezed. 3. Informal. Television. 
--tube'ular adj.

Aspects feeders, domes & seed trays
Droll Yankees feeders
Bird's Choice feeders
Whitehall decorative feeders
T.M. Hoff feeders
Weight Sensitive - Anti-Squirrel Feeders:
Droll Yankees Tipper, Dipper, & Whipper
Squirrel Buster, The Bouncer

available in all three attractive Aspects finishes:
· Antique Brass  · Brushed Nickel   · Royal Blue

Small: 11" tall, model #399, 1 quart capacity, 6 feeding ports.  $32.95

Medium: 14¾" tall, 1¾ qt. capacity, 6 feeding ports. model #400 (not shown) $39.95

Large: NEW COLOR: Royal Blue! 10-perch, 19” x 2 ¾” diameter, 10 feeding ports, model #413, holds 1 ¾ quarts. Also available in brass and nickel (not shown) model #398. $44.95

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available in all three attractive Aspects finishes:
· Antique Brass  · Brushed Nickel   · Royal Blue

Small: 11¼" tall, model #394, 1 quart capacity, 2 feeding ports.  $33.95

Medium (shown - far left): 14¾" tall, model #392, 1½ qt. capacity, 4 feeding ports. $39.95 New Royal Blue model #409 (shown - near left)  $39.95

Large: (shown - far left 19” x 2 ¾” diameter, model #393, 2 qt. capacity, 6 feeding ports. $49.95 New Royal Blue model #410: (shown - near left) $49.95

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available in all 3 attractive Aspects finishes (shown above/right):
  · Verdigris  · Antique Brass  · Brushed Nickel  · Copper (retired)

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available in all 3 attractive Aspects finishes (shown above/right):
· Verdigris  · Antique Brass  · Brushed Nickel  · Copper (retired)

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more seed info »

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Want to mount your tube feeder on a pole instead of hanging it?

Pole Adapter from Erva Tool. Attach Droll Yankee & Aspects tube style feeders quickly to 1" diameter tubular poles. Adapter is threaded on one end which attaches to your feeder, opposite end slides into pole. Easy to remove for cleaning or adding seed. Approx. 2½” tall. Item #POLADAP. $6.50

Other "hardware" options:
pole, hooks, deck arms and more »»

To help keep your gardens, decks, and patios clean - consider a seed tray (below)!

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Seed trays also expand the perching surface which some wild birding enthusiasts find desirable for their Aspects' mixed seed tube feeders as it draws larger birds closer for observation.

It pays to buy quality - it lasts.

Droll Yankees has discontinued this model - sadly, because it happens to be one of J.J.'s absolute all-time fav's. Fortunately we squirreled a few away for J.J.'s Field Testing Center & Proving Grounds.

Droll Yankees Executive Bird Feeder - Stainless steel wire hanging wire, long lasting and chew-proof Metal die castings. UV stabilized polycarbonate tube. Metal perches ornithologically correct for birds Distance from port to perch. Threaded base - allows addition of tray and other accessories. 30" tall x 3½" diameter. 4 lb. capacity; 12 seed ports; Made in the USA, model B72. $89.95

Droll Yankees B7-R "Reserve"
Six rust-proof ports, for attracting a wide variety of birds, and positioned so you can view all birds feeding, at once. Excellent for dispensing sunflower seeds, safflower, and mixes. Just like the B7 (right) but with a taller tube which acts as a reserve. More food means less filling. This can be useful if you are unable to refill as often as you would like to, making this the ideal feeder if you are away often. 3½" diameter x 30" tall, and holds 4 quarts (5 pounds) of seed. Please note this feeder, when filled with seed, is not suitable for our "Shepherd's Pole" - it's just a bit too heavy! See our "accessories & hardware" section for appropriate mounting options. Suggested retail: $78.95; our closeout price (while supplies last): $54.95    Don't dilly-dally...Only 2 in stock!

"Whoa...you've got the original Droll Yankees B7-R?!?" Yep! Sadly Droll Yankee discontinued this model several years ago. But when we learned a supplier had "moth-balled" a few cases of this beloved classic bird feeder, we leaped at the chance to glob-onto 'em.

• Droll Yankees TH Mini - not shown, but just 8" shorter than TH-3 above. The mini stands 8¼" tall, 2½" dia., 4 perches, ½ lb. seed capacity. $32.95

Add perching surface with Droll Yankee's companion seed tray, model #OM-T (not shown) $10.95

Droll Yankees A-6 Mini - classic sunflower feeder - not shown, but same style as A-6F above, just 8" shorter   8¼" tall, 2½" dia., dual perches, ½ lb. seed capacity. $26.95

As an artist, engineer and inventor, he cared about using quality materials and innovative design to create a feeder that birds loved and people found easy to use.

Still a best seller, the functional simplicity of the A-6 preserves its place as the standard in the industry.

more Droll Yankee feeders below

need a pole
or deck hanger?
check out our
hardware & accessories...

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Stainless steel feeders by Bird’s

Yellow: finch feeder

Green: peanut or oil-sunflower seed feeder

Red: peanut-in-the-shell feeder 

Cardinal Tube Bird Feeder - tube 6" tall, roof  9½" square, overall height 9" (not including hanger). Painted Finish: "French Bronze". $45.00 (temp. out of stock)

Need a brush for cleaning?
Or, a pole, hook, baffle
or other hardware?
check here »

Accents for home and garden - award winning designs will bring handcrafted beauty to your porch, deck, patio and garden. [see also the T.M. Hoff Handmade thermometers & rain gauge at our garden page]

Cupola Copper Bird Feeders by T.M. Hoff Handmade - Aged to perfection with copper’s rich verdigris patina, the local bird population will love you. Finches, titmice, chickadees, and nuthatches will spread word of your excellent taste-we guarantee it. The solid copper parts are soldered for a lifetime of service. Impact-resistant acrylic seed tube allows easy monitoring of seed levels. An occasional hose cleaning keeps your feeder looking and working great.
far left - medium: 14” x 7”  $60.
near left - small: 10” x 7”  $52.
(Not shown, but same great style: Large: 16" x 7"  $68.)

These copper items were crafted as it was in the “olden days.” The artists at Copper Creations use only premium, pure copper; the pieces are flame cut without patterns, hand-shaped, and assembled individually. Antique verdigris patina is not a faux finish! It is copper’s naturally occurring unique chemical process. A protective environmentally friendly finish has been applied. American made!

See also: Copper Creations Hummer feeder and decorative hooks »»

weight sensitive feeders

Squirrel Buster Plus™
weight sensitive shroud closes seed ports when squirrels and large birds land on perches. Made from rugged UV-filtered ABS and Polycarbonate resins and powder-coated aluminum components. Hangers, springs and fasteners are stainless steel. Can be easily disassembled by hand, without tools for cleaning, and is even dishwasher safe. Exclusive seed tube ventilation. User-controlled weight-adjustable settings.

Cardinals prefer to grip a thick-textured perch and, because it's awkward for them to turn their short necks to feed, they prefer to face their food source directly. The Squirrel Buster Plus™ Cardinal Ring System™ allows Cardinals to eat facing the seed from a secure and comfortable perch.
$79.95

Import Alert: this product is manufactured in China

Squirrel Buster Mini
new - August 2008
Guaranteed squirrel proof & Chew proof. Seed well ventilated to stay fresh and dry. Easy to disassemble and clean. Holds ¾ quart of seed. Seed chamber is weight sensitive - calibrated to hold birds the size of a mourning dove, and smaller including cardinals! Heavy birds and squirrels cause the seed ports to "close". Feeder stands 22" tall, 4" in diameter excluding perches.  2-year manufacturer's warranty - see details to right and on packaging. $24.95

Warranty: 24-months from date of purchase against squirrel damage and manufacture defects. If it is dropped, or destroyed by raccoons, or bears, not covered. Warranty is covered by manufacturer: Brome Bird Care, and they will replace or repair the feeder if needed. All warranty claims must be made thru Brome's toll-free 800 customer service center.

Import Alert: this product is manufactured in China

Import Alert: this product is manufactured in China

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Squirrel Buster Classic
Guaranteed Squirrel Proof Effective against Red and Gray Squirrels. All squirrels and many large birds are foiled but not harmed in any way. Mixed seed tube holds 1.4 quarts (1.3 lbs.) - birds enjoy extended perches or cling to wire cage surrounding feeder. Pre-set weight settings (not adjustable).

How it works: Openings in the wire shroud align with seed ports and provide birds access to the seed. When a squirrel climbs onto the feeder, its weight automatically forces the shroud down, closing access to the seed ports. Perches are removable  Dismantles for easy cleaning by hand without the need to use any tools. 24-month Factory Warranty model #1015.

A great mid-sized feeder for just $39.95

"It's a big one!"

The Bouncer is J.J. Cardinal's favorite squirrel resistant design [see review below]. "T-Bar" perch accommodates a wide variety of songbirds. These weight sensitive perches only support smaller songbirds (and yes, we see Cardinal's, too). You will be rid of most all Squirrels, starlings, blue jays and grackles.

The ultimate hummingbird tube feeder? Check out our selection of great little feeders to offer nectar - located on our nectar page with other feeders for hummingbirds, orioles, and butterflies » »

J.J.'s Feeding Tip for tube feeders

We hear it nearly every day: larger, heavier crows, pigeons, mourning doves, starlings, jays and grackles monopolize your tube feeders...squirrels damage your equipment and devour seed intended for songbirds. Sound familiar? Seeking a solution? Here are just two of many approaches you can take:

1. Weight sensitive perches...not a new concept; we've carried several hopper style feeders for years which automatically close/shut seed ports when something heavy lands on it. They are solid and quite effective.
    Recently, a flood of products have come to market designed to accomplish the same thing on a tube-style feeder. We have part of the Droll Yankees line-up: the Whipper and Tipper but not their "Flipper" (too many mechanical component defects). Squirrel-Buster from Brome Bird Care has been field-tested in my haven, and worked well. We typically have 'em in stock to satisfy demand, and the new Squirrel Buster "Classic" is a great buy at $39.95; Squirrel Buster Mini is even less!
     Another favorite among weight-sensitive type feeders: Vari-Crafts Bouncer (above). So much so, I had two of 'em hanging in my backyard, side-by-side, serving a host of songbirds - including Northern Cardinals - for over four years. No squirrels, but I confess the pole was also protected with an Erva SB-1 squirrel baffle. Large capacity...make that: massive capacity - very easy to clean. If stranded on the proverbial deserted island I doubt I would be able to pick just one feeder I'd wanna' have. But if I could have three, make it: Birds Choice Second Nature Fly-Thru, Droll Yankees PK, and Vari-Crafts Bouncer, above.

2. Alter type of seed offered - the small seed commonly called Thistle (Nyjer™) appeals to finches and chickadees; feeders used to offer the seed typically have short perches making it difficult for larger birds to land. Thistle seed is not favored by squirrels. Toss a coin when selecting between Aspects & Droll Yankees - they both have great features. Droll Yankees model TH-3 (above) is especially durable with it's metal seed port covers, and Aspect's line-up helps keep seed dry with the tube-top domes. Safflower, either "bright white" or the organic golden NutraSaff™ also does not appeal to squirrels. Increasingly we're selling more and more Safflower each day for good reason!