Wild bird feeders

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LauraBird
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Wild bird feeders

Post by LauraBird » Wed Oct 14, 2015 9:23 am

Hi,

I am trying to find a seed hopper for my Gouldian Finches. I cannot find any at the online finch stores where the shipping doesn't double the cost.

Does anyone know of a finch store that sells them with free (or minimal) shipping?

HOWEVER, I have several local places that sell outdoor seed hoppers for wild birds. Can I get these for my cage? Or do they have a different safety threshold for wild animals? Metal, wood, or plastic recommended?

Thanks! My seeded floors thank you too! Laura
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We have 2 kids, 2 dogs, a 75 gallon fishtank, 4 mice, 2 Society Finches, and 12 Gouldian finches - BHPBGB male, 2 BHPBGB black headed females (one is their chick), RHPBGB male, 2 RHPBGB females (one a "dirty" redhead), YHPBGB male, YHPBGB female, YHWBYB male, SHWBBB male, SHWBSB (silver) male, and SHWBSB (silver) female.
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Re: Wild bird feeders

Post by debbie276 » Wed Oct 14, 2015 9:26 am

I've used outdoor feeders for years in my aviary without a problem. The easier it is to clean the better, there are many varieties out there so just pick one that would work best in your situation.
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LauraBird
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Re: Wild bird feeders

Post by LauraBird » Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:11 am

thanks! time to go shopping! :)
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We have 2 kids, 2 dogs, a 75 gallon fishtank, 4 mice, 2 Society Finches, and 12 Gouldian finches - BHPBGB male, 2 BHPBGB black headed females (one is their chick), RHPBGB male, 2 RHPBGB females (one a "dirty" redhead), YHPBGB male, YHPBGB female, YHWBYB male, SHWBBB male, SHWBSB (silver) male, and SHWBSB (silver) female.
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Re: Wild bird feeders

Post by cindy » Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:51 pm

I have used them also, just avoid the cedar ones...I like the plastic ones, they clean up well!

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