Peanuts on a platform
Duncraft Squirrel Resistant Platform Feeder 4684
A broad, draining tray with an upper grid that slows squirrels.
Blue jay feeders
Blue jays want room and big food: peanuts in the shell, sunflower or corn on a platform or a large hopper, such as the Duncraft 4684 platform or the Seed Saver with its dome raised.
Covered tray
Droll Yankees Seed Saver Platform Bird Feeder X-1
Raise the dome so jays fit under it; holds 1 lb.
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WoodLink · Seed feeder
Absolute II
- Holds 8 qt
- Squirrel-resistant
- Comes apart to clean
Holds 8 quarts, closes under squirrels, and comes with its own pole.
Keep in mind: Use the included mounting system as sold; pole dimensions and the complete station load limit are not published for a custom setup.
What blue jays want
Blue jays are big, bold and fond of whole food they can carry away and hide. Peanuts in the shell, black-oil sunflower, safflower, cracked corn and suet all bring them in. They feed on platforms, large hoppers and the ground, and manage a large tube with long perches.
Room to land
A tray or a hopper with a broad ledge suits a 3-ounce bird far better than a short perch. On a covered tray such as the Seed Saver, raise the dome so jays can get under it.
References
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