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The 7 Best Bird Feeders for Your Yard

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October 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, DIY, Hacks, Home Improvement, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

published date: October 14, 2021
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Enjoy bird watching at home. Learn the 6 best tried & true bird feeders. Know the types of wild bird seeds that attract many feathered friends. How to easily stop squirrels from eating seed.

I am a self proclaimed bird lady. Our home is a bird sanctuary. Funny story, there was a month after my mother in law visited. She enjoyed the birds, so much, during her visit, that she went only and ordered us a variety of food. Us meaning me and all my flocked feathered friends. She did not tell me but suddenly all these bags of bird seed were showing up at my door. I had no idea the reason for this but joked the birds must be sending them. Truth was, it was form the original bird lady herself.

We live in the sticks (only a few miles outside of the district of Columbia). Just like my mother in law, our family has loved watching the birds off our deck. Being in Virginia, there are a variety of birds we see. I think our home must be on the bird migration line, because they always seem to find our home as a layover…. and sometimes they stay awhile. I think it is because of our variety of feeders and bird food.

Since I have tried all the seeds and all the bird feeders, take a look at what I have found to be the Best Bird Feeders and the Best Wild Bird Seeds.

The Best Bird Feeders

Bird feeders can vary on the type of bird you are looking to attract. Because of this reason, it’s important to have a variety of seeds as well as bird feeders. Being in the woods, our seeds attract squirrels, mice and  (most annoying) raccoons, that is why I swear by the Brome Bird Care Squirrel Buster Bird Feeders.

Squirrel Buster Plus Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

I swear by this bird feeder. It is well worth the price.

Pro: Durable. Amazing warranty and great customer service. Call and they will send any replacement parts.

Con: On occasion it’s easy to loose the medal perch pegs. The coloring fads.

Squirrel Buster Suet Squirrel-Proof Suet Bird Feeder

Suet is very hearty for the birds. The wood-peckers especially appreciate this feeder.

Pro: Durable. Amazing warranty and great customer service. Call and they will send any replacement parts.

Con: Amazing puzzle that keeps squirrels out but until you get the puzzle down, it can be a bit challenging for humans too!

Double-Suet Bird Feeder

I also love this cheap suet feeder. If you are getting it with squirrels around, invest in the best hot pepper suet.

Pro: Holds enough suet cakes, birds can eat on both sides of the feeder. A lot of room for larger woodpeckers to grip.

Con: Easy for squirrels to open unless you use the right type of red pepper suet.

Large Humming Bird Feeder

Red is best Hummingbird feeder because it attracts the hummingbirds. I picked the larger 22 oz because I was frequently refilling my nectar hummingbird feeders, especially in summer.

Pro: Bright colors to attract hummingbirds.  Large so you can fill less frequently.

Con: Red coloring can fad with time.

Oriole Bird Feeder

Oriole birds are absolutely gorgeous. Attract them with a brightly colored feeder, oranges and Bird Jelly.

Pro: Bright range to attract birds. Glass easily holds jelly and mealworm. Can be easily cleaned to prevent mold and bacteria.

Con: The jelly dish can also attract bugs.

Thistle Feeder

This wire mesh on perky-pet yellow finch thistle tube feeder (aka Nyjer feeder) is excellent for Nyjer seeds.

Pro: The enclosed tube easily keeps away other animals but brings the most beautiful birds.

Con: Attracts a smaller selection of feathered friends.

Hopper Feeder with Tray

A popular choice for feeding wild birds.

Pro: Enclosed container or hopper that holds the bird seed and keeps things more tidy and sanitary.

Con: Larger animals can easily snack off the tray and grasp on the circular perch.

Squirrel Buster Warranty

I especially love Brome Bird Care Squire Buster Bird Feeders because of their warranty policy. This company is run by a family and has an amazing policy of replacing any parts. Pay no shipping for your replacement parts, just call and have it sent out to you. That alone, makes an incredibly longevity of the bird feeder.

When you get your purchase, register your squirrel buster. This puts you in their system. Don’t worry, you won’t be spammed. You can reach Brome Bird Care customer service at 1-800-856- 5685 for any part issues.

The Best Wild Bird Seeds

If you are wondering how do you get birds in your backyard, the answer is a variety of feeders and a variety of seeds. You can buy a Wild Bird Seed Variety, but also buy individual bags to mix your own bird seed recipe. The best wild bird seeds include a mixture of This wild bird seed mix includes black oil sunflower seeds, safflower seeds, nyjer seeds, peanuts, and millet seeds.

I used the variety bird seed bag mix as well as these best loved bird seeds to fill our Squirrel Buster Plus.

Wild Bird Seed Online

  • Black Oil Sunflower Seeds – the most common bird seed, attracts 40 species of birds including American goldfinches, cardinals, bluebirds, wood peckers, nuthatches, titmice and more.
  • Safflower Seeds – attracts a large number of birds including chickadees, blue jays, downy woodpecker, and more. (Squirrels do not like this seed.)
  • Nyjer Seeds – attracts finches, house sparrows, pine siskins and doves.
  • Shelled Peanuts – attracts chickadees, crows, doves, cardinals, blue jays, and more.
  • Millet Seeds – attracts juncos, doves, towhees, sparrows, quail and more.


It is best to store your bird seeds in a dry place that is secure from outside elements including heat and moisture like rain and snow. We store our bird seed in a Rust-Proof Steel Locking Lid Trash Can. I used to keep this on the deck, but the raccoons either found a way to get into it or if I was able to keep it locked, I felt it was just teasing them. Now I keep it inside our home by the back door (out of racoon view!)


For our humming bird feeder, we make our own food.

How to make hummingbird food

To make your own hummingbird food, mix water and white sugar. The recipe is mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water. Use very hot water to get the sugar to dissolve quickly.

Do not add red dye.

Bird berry jelly

To feed a bird jelly, we use an Oriole Bird Feeder. Put the Oriole bird feeder in the open so they can see it when flying high about the tree line. We purchase Songbird Essentials Bird Berry Jelly. You can store the jelly in your fridge.

We love this Amish-made Oriole Bird Feeder house. It is strong.

If feeding Oriole birds, it is important to keep your orange and jelly fresh. They will attract bees and other flying insects.

How to stop squirrels from eating bird seed

Squirrels robbing the bird feed is a common problem. Just read Those Darn Squirrels! for affirmation. If the squirrel jungle gym, author Adam Rubin, created for squirrels is not a solution for you, you try some of these squirrel buster solutions.

Cole’s Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce

Wild Delight Sizzle N’ Heat Bird Food

C&S Hot Pepper Delight No Melt Suet Dough Cake

Brome Bird Care Squirrel Buster Bird Feeders

Baffle above and below the Bird Feeder

In all honesty, I have tried all of these squirrel-proof bird seed solutions, and the two I found that work best are 1.) Squirrel Buster Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders 2.) Hot Pepper Suet. The seed sauce and the expensive sizzle and heat bird seed were not successful or too costly for our squirrel friends.


how to hang slinky on bird feeder

One genius squirrel hack I have not tried is adding a metal slinky to the bird feeder pole, but readers on our Facebook Page have found it resourceful. Plus they can get the fallen seed on the ground. (Source)

Wondering how to hang a slinky on bird feeder? Use a zip tie to the top of the bird feeder pole and tighten it to the first ring of the slinky. Let the rest fall down.


Also enjoy these free vintage bird prints downloads including where to get Audubon prints free. Pin to Pinterest.



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Last Updated on October 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Cheetos Puffs at a LOW Price

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Pay only $11.38 for 40 single serve bags of Cheetos Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks when you check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $10.18!

CHEETOS snacks are the much-loved cheesy treats that are fun for everyone! You just can’t eat a CHEETOS snack without licking the “cheetle” off your fingertips. And wherever the CHEETOS brand and CHESTER CHEETAH go, cheesy smiles are sure to follow.

With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can cancel your subscription any time before or after the first shipment.

This sale price was accurate as of 10/14/2021 4:05 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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FREE Kindle Books 10/14 Read on Any Tablet, PC, Kindle and More

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Below is a list of some of the best FREE and Cheap e-Books you can download on your e-reading device today! Don’t have a Kindle? That’s OK! You can read Kindle books on computers and most smartphones and tablets – iPhones, iPads, Android Devices and more!

FREE Kindle Books 10/14

  • The Saltwater Murder
  • Harbored Secrets
  • Sparked
  • Relaxation: Simple Relaxation Techniques to Quickly Reduce Stress and Anxiety for Life
  • Firefly Duet
  • Betrayal at the Beach
  • James: Developing a Faith that Works
  • My Best Friend and My Odd Side Job

Books That Are Not Free but Trending on Amazon

  • Chasing Fireflies
  • The Girl in Cabin 13

Amazon has a selection of Kindle Readers and Fire Tablets where prices start at $49.99. As always, amazon prices and freebies are schedule to change.


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As a reminder, Amazon prices can change at any time. This price was current at publishing time. Be sure to confirm the price before purchasing to ensure this deal has not changed or expired.

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Keychain Wristlets on Sale

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Keychain wristlets are super popular and trendy right now. If you’ve been wanting one, I think this is the lowest price I’ve seen! These Keychain Wristlets are on sale for as low as $8.39! This price is valid as of 11:39 a.m. ET on 10/14/21. This is a lightning deal, so HURRY to grab the wristlets you want!

There are a bunch of patterns available, and prices vary based on what you choose. Animal print is really popular, and I am loving the leopard print and snakeskin wristlets. There are lots of other patterns and plenty of solid colors, too.

You’re going to want one of these because they make keeping track of your keys really easy. Use it in place of a purse and put it on your wrist. Or, drop it in your purse and easily find it because it’s bigger than just your keys are.

Remember you get FREE Shipping on Amazon when you spend $25 or FREE shipping with Prime.

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Greek Key Antique Gold Table Lamps

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Have you been looking for new table lamps for your home? If you want something classy and elegant, these Greek Key Antique Gold Table Lamps are just what you need.

These lamps are perfect for a living room, bedroom, den, library, study or office. They’re infinitely versatile and adaptable to myriad decorating styles and feature the iconic Greek symbol for infinity. This design is crafted of antique gold-finished metal with a rectangular box shade in white textured cotton.

Remember you get FREE Shipping on Amazon when you spend $25 or FREE shipping with Prime.

Grab a FREE Trial of Amazon Prime!

Amazon prices can change at any time, so grab these deals while you can.

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WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

Last Updated on October 14, 2021 by FCL

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