Help your backyard birds to go through the winter with this refine Teardrop Bird Feeder. Using durable materials such as copper & cedar, this bird feeder is designed to last for years. Easy to use, fill it with seeds & watch the finches, wrens, cardinals & other small birds join the feast ! The teardrop bird feeder is a perfect way to add some modern design in your garden adding the joy of bird watching. Using only high-quality materials, we put a lot of attention to the craftsmanship of our products, & to their details! Specifications : - Size (W x L x H) : 5 x 8 x 9-3/4 // 12.7cm x 20.3cm x 24.7cm - Weight (Empty) : 2.1lb // 0.95kg - Materials : Copper Roof, Cedar Box, Cork plug, Brass Hardware, Airplane Cable Two other shapes are also available, check them out: The Bonnet : https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/488097614 The Barrel : https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/488097232 It comes with a carabiner & the airplane cable to hang it easily right when you receive it. You put the seeds at the top (in the cork hole) putting the feeder on its side (cork hole facing up). Fill the reservoir fully, & put back the cork to plug the hole. Then turn the feeder back in its hung position, the seeds will slide down the sides to fill the little space at the bottom, so they are accessible for the bird to eat. As the birds will eat them & the level will go down, more seeds will come from the sides. It will go like that until all seeds are eaten, then you’ll need to fill it up again! ;) As for cleaning, scrape any left over seeds with a wooden chopstick, & shake the feeder on its side to empty it before putting new seeds in. It won’t get too messy as the copper is sealed with a roofing technique (standing seam) at the top. & there are two drain holes at the bottom, so if any rain makes it to there, it won’t stay wet for long. FAQ: - Is the copper going to change colour? For this model, the copper is not treated, so the copper will oxidize, & get better with time. Copper first tarnishes, & eventually turns a nice natural verdigri. This is actually a protective layer for the copper. - How long will it take for the copper to go green? Depending on the environment, this process will take more or less time, but it will take many years. If you prefer the verdigri green colour, & don’t want to wait for it we also make an oxidized version of this feeder ( https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/539036787 ) - What kind of wood is it made of? What kind of maintenance does it require? The walls are made of cedar, which is a great wood for outdoor, because of its rot-resistance & stability due to the natural oils it contains. in addition, we oil it with linseed oil so it won’t tarnish & turn grey as quickly. You can clean the wood with a soft bristle brush & oil it before the fall if you don’t want the wood to turn grey. But it is not necessary to improve the lifespan of the wood. - What kind of bird does it attract? Birds are mostly attracted to different kind of seeds, but we like
