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Best Bird Feeders for Rainy Weather

Best Bird Feeders for Rainy Weather

Wet weather can be a nightmare when it comes to feeding your local birds. Prolonged periods of rain can cause bird seed to clump together, rot and develop mould within 24 to 48 hours and damp, contaminated food can spread diseases and even cause respiratory infections for our feathered friends.

This is why it is crucial to use covered bird feeders with good drainage and feed your local birds free-flowing seeds and nuts that are less likely to clog when the weather is wet. 

Browse our collection of bird food and bird feeders for rainy weather below:

Bird Feeders for Rainy Weather

Our Best Advice for Wet Weather Bird Feeding

  • Use Covered Feeders: Employ feeders with roofs, domes, or rain guards to protect food from direct, heavy rain.
     
  • Smaller Portions: Fill feeders with only enough food for a day or two to prevent it from getting soaked and turning mouldy.
     
  • Positioning: Place feeders in areas shielded from wind and rain, such as under eaves, large trees, or in sheltered corners of the garden.
     
  • Clean Frequently: Wash feeders in hot, soapy water and disinfect them to kill bacteria, ensuring they are completely dry before refilling.
     
  • Choose the Right Foods: Offer hardy, high-energy food like peanuts and sunflower hearts or seed mixes with a lower percentage of small oily seeds or peanut granules as these are more likely to clog.
Our Best Advice for Wet Weather Bird Feeding