35.00 USD
Thank You for feeding your backyard birds! "The Vermont Bird Feeders'
unique syrup jug shape, the jug's strength, and the 3 metal feed
port/perch placement give you the quality you've always wanted to
have in a bird feeder."
My story: I love feeding my backyard birds and enjoy their colors, their
antics, and the special tweets-for-treats I receive when they sing their
special songs. I was getting tired of buying and frequently replacing my
plastic tube feeders as well as my wooden feeders that often broke when
they took an unexpected drop as I was taking them down to refill them.
I wanted something that would be easy to fill but would survive the
elements as well as the rough treatment they would get from larger birds
like Blue Jays. So, I started looking around the house and spotted the
Vermont Maple Syrup Jug that I just emptied.
I love Vermont's Maple Syrup, our liquid gold. I've always been a practical,
common-sense type of person, and I couldn't seem to throw the syrup jugs
in the trash (recycling) in the hope that someday I would figure out some-
thing to do or make with them. Eureka! An idea popped in my head that
made sense as I was starring at the empty syrup jug. A strong jug would
make a great bird feeder and my "Vermont Bird Feeders" became a reality.
My stash of jugs became my new prototypes. Feeders with plastic parts
may break & they were often chewed by squirrels. I knew the syrup jugs
were designed to be extra strong so I wanted my feeder to feature strong
metal ports and clips that matched the jug's strength and quality. My own
backyard birds became my testers as they made their fast-food fly bys.
The chipmunks at my daughter's feeders have been a constant side show
as they try to jump on the top of her Vermont Bird Feeders and then do their
flying squirrel impressions as they slide off unsuccessful in their goal to
reach the metal seed ports. As no feeder is completely safe from a determined
squirrel, several people have suggested putting square pieces of an aromatic
dryer sheet under the cap with the edges sticking out to deter the squirrels
from chewing on the cap. It's worked so far.
I often look out my kitchen window and see Chick-a-dees, gold finches,
purple finches, & other back yard birds enjoying the seeds from my
"Vermont Bird Feeders." The Blue Jays find the perches a little short but
they still manage to get to get a beak full. I've even seen a misplaced
wood pecker or two!
It's important to keep the feeder full so the feed level is maintained at the
bottom of the feeder opening. You don't want them to have to reach below
the hole to eat. If you're watching the birds feeding, please watch to see
when you need to refill. If bird visits drop off, check to see if it's empty.
A full feeder means a full belly for your visiting birdies.
CHECK OUT MY OTHER ETSY LISTING FEATURING FEEDERS FROM OTHER
STATES THAT PRODUCE MAPLE SYRUP. I CAN ALSO DO CUSTOM JUGS
FOR PRIVATE LABEL MAPLE JUGS - CONTACT MY EMAIL FOR MORE
INFORMATION AND PRICING. MY WEBSITE : WWW.VTBIRDFEEDERS.COM
IS UP AND RUNNING WITH AN ETSY SHOP LINK ALONG WITH PAYPAL.
CHECK OFTEN FOR NEW LISTINGS!
NOTES:
1. My Gallon Feeders' price includes 6 % VERMONT STATE SALES TAX.
2. GIFT PURCHASES: If you'd like to purchase as a gift, make sure you
change the shipping address when you check out to the gift recipients'
address. If you change the shipping address after you've placed the
order, you will be responsible for any additional shipping costs incurred
with the change.
I take pride in my "Vermont Bird Feeders" and I hope you'll buy one
to share with your backyard birds!
