Large nuisance birds like grackles, starlings, and cowbirds, along with squirrels, can present a challenge for backyard birders. They often monopolize bird feeders, consuming seed until it’s completely wiped out! Their presence will even scare away smaller and more timid birds, preventing them from eating at your feeder. Wire cage bird feeders provide an excellent solution for this particular problem. Here’s what we love about this style of bird feeder:
7 Great Reasons to Use Wire Cage Bird Feeders
- The caging acts as a barrier between your seed and larger birds. Big birds can’t squeeze through the caging grid, leaving smaller birds to eat in peace.
- Gray squirrels can’t access your seed--they are unable to push their noses or paws past the wire cage. Squirrels will give up and jump to the ground to snack on any spilled seeds.
- The metal wire is chew-proof, keeping your feeder and seed safe from squirrels for years to come.
- The wire grid provides lots of perching and resting spots for smaller birds. They can sit and wait for their turn to dine.
- Wide caging allows for speedy fly in and out dining.
- Many wire cage feeders feature a large roof which acts as a shield to protect seed from harsh weather like rain and snow.
- Some wire cage feeders are designed with a bottom tray to prevent seed spillage and waste, while other designs offer an open bottom to keep seed from building up. Seed drops to ground encouraging larger birds and squirrels to easily feed from the ground.
When you add a wire cage feeder to your yard you can expect to enjoy watching many smaller birds. You may attract titmice, goldfinches, nuthatches, chickadees, siskins, redpolls and more.
With the popularity of wire cage feeders growing, they are now available in more styles than ever before. Here are a few Duncraft Brand Exclusive styles we are proud to offer:
Seed or Mixed Seed Wire Cage Feeders
Duncraft Metal Selective (Item# 188G)
Discourage gray squirrels and larger birds from reaching the seed in the ports. Our 10-1/2 inch diameter roof keeps the seed dry for fewer refills. Watch smaller birds enter the 1-1/2 inch fly-through openings to feed. Includes locking cap with tray to catch spilled seed. Fill with any seed or blend. Durable green powder coated finish. All-metal roof, feeding ports and tray. 15-1/2 inches tall.
Duncraft Metal Safe Haven (Item# 182M)
Attract more birds to your feeder with greater variety. Features a lot of places for your smaller birds to feed in peace! Six feeding ports with feeding from the bottom tray. Our all-metal outer caging deters larger birds and gray squirrels. The attached seed catch tray provides birds with another chance to feed. Includes eye hook for hanging with squirrel-lock cap. Made from chew-proof metal with durable green powder coated finish. 10-1/2 inch diameter. 17-3/4 inches tall.
Nyjer® Seed Wire Cage Feeders
Duncraft Nyjer® Mesh Metal Selective (Item# 4880)
Our bestselling selective feeder holds 1-1/2 lbs. of Nyjer® seed. The larger diameter and sturdy, all-metal outer caging make it that much harder for larger birds or gray squirrels to reach your seed. Overhanging roof with squirrel lock shelters your seed from wet weather. All-metal with a green finish and drainage in the seed tray. 5-1/2 inch metal hanger. 10-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches tall.
Duncraft Nyjer® Mesh Sentinel Selective (Item# 4882)
Gray squirrels can’t reach, so your seed is safe — and specially reserved for small clinging birds. Watch finches enter the 1-1/2 inch fly-through caging to cling and feed, away from larger birds. Metal mesh tube features unlimited clinging and feeding spots. Includes wire hanger with a clearview plastic overhang roof to shelter your seed and a locking cap to keep out squirrels. 16 inch diameter. 10-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches tall.
Suet Cake Wire Cage Feeders
Duncraft Squirrel Proof Suet Sanctuary (Item# 2692)
Provide suet for only your birds...not to uninvited diners. We’ve calculated the exact distance from the outer fencing to the suet cakes. Now your suet is out of reach and squirrels can’t reach through the tightly woven sides. Durable all-metal feeder with spring lock. 9-3/4 inch diameter. 7-3/4 inches tall.
Red Arrow Double Suet Shield Feeder (Item# 4705)
Enjoy attracting more birds with fewer refills! Features our exclusive stainless steel Suet Shield Insert to prevent suet "gorging" from larger birds and squirrels. Specially designed to hold two suet cakes with our Suet Shield, the 1/4 inch stainless steel wire mesh insert. A smart way to spend less on suet all year long, while enjoying fewer refills and staying within your bird feeding budget! The lower suet cage doubles as a tail prop area for larger woodpeckers—with feeding access from both sides. Durable clearview plastic roof with red arrow-shaped recycled plastic siding and cable hanger. 7 x 4-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches.
Platform Style Wire Cage Feeders
Duncraft Ground Platform Haven Feeder (Item# Q4842)
Protect your small ground-feeding birds while they feed. Features our anchored 1-1/2 inch haven fencing and keeps your small birds out of reach from larger birds and gray squirrels. Watch chickadees and others easily fly through the openings. Made from rugged green recycled plastic. Feeding tray stands 6 inches above the ground with metal mesh flooring to provide drainage. This caged ground platform feeder measures 15 x 13-1/2 x 12-1/4 inches tall.
Duncraft Pavilion Ground Haven Feeder (Item# 4577)
Protect your smaller birds with our bird feeding pavilion. Our anchored haven wire fencing with 1-1/2 inch fly-through openings keeps out large birds. Watch chickadees and others fly through the openings to feed. The clearview plastic roof protects your seed from the weather, perfect for year-round feeding. The metal mesh flooring provides drainage, so your seed lasts longer. Durable green recycled plastic. 12 x 12 x 10-3/4 inches.
Mealworm Wire Cage Feeders
Duncraft Bird-Safe® Bluebird Haven Feeder with Pole (Item# 4537)
Our "resting area" perches are popular with birders and the birds. Bluebirds love the extra reassurance they get from eating inside an enclosed area. Attract bluebirds with the 1-1/2 x 2-1/8 inch tall oval fly-through openings on two sides. Features 50/50 clearview plastic panel with 1-1/2 inch wire fencing in the front and back, perfect for viewing your bluebirds. Watch bluebirds fly right through the openings on all four sides to feed. The clearview plastic roof keeps your roasted mealworms dry from wet weather. Durable blue recycled plastic with 72 inch tall sectional pole. Measures 11-1/2 x 7 x 7-1/4 inches tall.
Duncraft Mini Bluebird Cage Feeder (Item# 3083)
Attract bluebirds, discourage larger birds and save on mealworms. Watch only small birds enter our classic fly-through openings for a quick treat. Spring lock keeps the top firmly closed and opens easily for filling. Clear plastic 5 oz. dish with easy views of the mealworm levels. Great for suet nuggets, too. This mini feeder measures 8-1/4 x 10-1/2 inches tall, including the built-in wire hanger.
Block Style Wire Cage Feeders
Duncraft Protected Seedblock Haven and Pole (Item# 4710)
Watch your seed log last longer for fewer refills! Woodpeckers cling and feed from the wire caging, while small songbirds prefer the fly-through openings with protection from larger birds. Locking cover with two spring clips for instant refills. Includes black powder coated steel sectional pole, which stands 48 inches tall before insertion into the ground. 16 inch diameter clearview plastic weather dome. Durable metal caging measures 9-3/4 x 7-3/4 inches.
Don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions! Our customer service staff are trained to assist you with any questions about your backyard birds. Give us a call at 1-888-879-5095 or send us an email at info@duncraft.com. We’re available Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm eastern time and we look forward to hearing from you. Happy Birding!
