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BirdShopper > Products by Type of Bird > Bluebirds > Bluebird Feeders
Bluebird Feeders.....are distinctive. The best type of feeder for the bluebird is the hopper style. Mealworms and berries can be placed inside the feeder with the bluebirds entering from a hole at either end. Naturally curious, bluebirds will readily explore this type of feeder and quickly recognize it as a food source. These feeders have 1 ½" holes at each end and will effectively exclude larger birds.Smaller birds will soon catch on, but an aggressive male bluebird will usually defend "his" feeder, especially if he and his mate are nesting nearby. Some find that putting a flat saucer with a few worms in it on top of the hopper feeder will help draw the bluebird’s attention to the location of the feeder. But beware, that larger birds will also find these worms, so careful monitoring of "who" is eating at your feeder is important. Once the bluebirds become familiar with the routine, the saucer should be removed and mealworms placed inside the bird feeder. The location of the feeder can also be moved as the birds become familiar with it, and then moved to a spot where it is easier for you to watch them feed. One of the many joys of feeding mealworms and berries (blueberries especially) to bluebirds is watching them bring their fledglings to the feeder, first begging to be fed and eventually figuring out for themselves how to get the tasty treats on their own. We also have several books in our "bluebird art, gifts and media section that will help you get started. These books explain how high to hang bluebird houses and how far apart they should be, as well as, in depth feeding and feeder instructions. Check out our selection of Bluebird Feeders below and if you do not find the kind of bird feeders you are looking for, then go to Bird Feeders to see our full selection of bird feeders.
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