Goodbye Traditional Bird Feeders: The Sturdier Amazon Find That Offers More Space

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If you love watching birds, you know that adding the right features to your yard will increase your odds of seeing them. Even if you have a bird feeder that works decently well, bringing a new bird feeder into your current arsenal could be a good choice — especially if you select one that's geared towards feeding plenty of birds at once, like the HouseSapp Double-Tier Bird Feeder.

Retailing for $33.99, the HouseSapp Bird Feeder features a sturdy body made from metal that has decorative cutouts all over. In addition to providing a crisp visual, the material also is resilient in the face of squirrels who may try to chew through to the seeds within. There are also multiple feeding stations between the two tiers, allowing birds to perch at each of the feeder's four sides. Overall, the feeder measures 6.9 inches wide by 14 inches high. When it is time to refill the feeder, the product's specifications state that you simply remove the top and pour seeds into the hopper, which will distribute the seeds at each opening.

At the time of writing, this bird feeder had a 4.5-star rating from over 580 reviews. Customers praise the appearance of it, as well as its large capacity for bird seed which requires less frequent refills. One five-star review on Amazon's website states, "I was looking for a solid, mid-sized bird feeder, and this is perfect!" It is worth noting that numerous reviews mention that the feeder is messy to refill, with seeds spilling over the sides; placing it inside a paper grocery bag when refilling it could help you salvage some of the spillage.

While adding this feeder to your yard might have birds flocking to it, there are some helpful tips to take into consideration. First and foremost, you'll want to position the ideal spot in the yard for the visiting birds' safety while feeding. It is wise to place bird feeders in the middle of your yard away from bushes; in addition to decreasing the possibility of cats or other predators lurking while the birds are eating, birds might be more comfortable feeding when there are bushes or shrubs about 10 feet away from the feeder. Remember, when putting a new bird feeder in your yard to spread the seed around the feeder, not just in it — this will encourage curious birds to get closer and test out the new product.

If you're wanting to dissuade squirrels from feasting on seed within this feeder, it could be worth suspending it from a metal pole rather than from a tree that furry rodents can rapidly scale and jump from. You can also try out other genius tricks to keep squirrels out of your bird feeder. Another way to discourage squirrels and other hungry rodents is by stocking the feeder with seeds that are more appetizing to birds. This means steering clear of corn or sunflower seeds, which are favorites of squirrels; opt instead for nyjer or white proso millet, both of which are said to be favored by birds but not so much by squirrels. If there's a favorite kind of bird you're trying to draw to the new feeder, it might be worth researching which types of bird seed to use to attract them.