The Duncraft Story
Innovation Rooted in Tradition
In 1952, Duncraft became a pioneer in the manufacturing of products for a hobby that was just beginning to take flight—backyard bird feeding, which has since become the second largest hobby in America. That same year, Gil Dunn invented the Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station. The design was extremely innovative for its time, offering fresh bird seed, water, and even peanut butter—all created to attract wild birds to windows where they could be seen and enjoyed up close. Sales began with only a small tear-out ad in The New Yorker. Over the years, Gil continued inventing and producing products for wild bird lovers.
What began with a small tear-out ad in The New Yorker quickly grew as Gil continued to design and manufacture inventive products for wild bird lovers across the country.
From Print to Purpose
By the 1960s, Duncraft published its first 16-page black and white mail-order catalog, offering bird feeders, houses, seed, and unique gifts—all made for people who love feeding and watching birds.
In 1972, Michael and Sharon Dunn, the second generation, carried on the mission, crafting Duncraft-brand bird feeders and houses, blending premium seed mixes, and expanding the Duncraft Catalog to feature the best birding products available.
A Digital Flight Path
Duncraft entered the world of eCommerce in the mid-1990s with Duncraft.com, one of the first online destinations for bird feeding supplies. Today, it remains the largest selection of wild bird feeding products online.
Our Tips for Successful Birding page and social platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest—help bird lovers learn, share, and celebrate their backyard birding experiences. From fun contests to inspiring photos, we love connecting with our customers and growing the birding community together.
Four Generations of Passion for Birds
Now led by the third and fourth generation of the Dunn family, Duncraft continues to innovate while staying true to its 1950s values:
- -Create high-quality, innovative -products that make bird feeding easy and enjoyable.
- -Offer exceptional customer service and reliable home delivery.
- -Provide trusted knowledge and support to help bird lovers succeed.
From our workshop in Concord, New Hampshire, we design and manufacture over 700 exclusive Duncraft products, adding new ideas each year. We’re proud to remain the primary source for innovation in the bird feeding industry—bringing joy, beauty, and connection to backyards everywhere.
Stay Connected
We invite you to browse our website and explore the Tips for Successful Birding section for helpful articles, inspiration, and seasonal advice.
Subscribe to our Email Newsletters for new product announcements, expert birding tips, and special offers. If you enjoy Social Networking please add Duncraft's Social Media sites. Follow us on Duncraft Pinterest, Duncraft Facebook and Duncraft Instagram
And as always—we love hearing from you! Share your photos, stories, and experiences with us anytime.
Best wishes for happy birding, The Dunn Family
