On 18 Jan 2013 14:03:32 GMT, "David.WE.Roberts"
wrote:

Having read recommendations to use Niger seed I have just bought some.

The seed is so fine I doubt it will stay in my cheap and cheerful vertical
plastic tube.

I can see specialist Niger feeders on line.

Any recommendations?


I use a droll yankee one mounted on a pole but it could hung from the
top, I choose the twenty perch one as Goldfinches often come in large
numbers but shorter ones will work just as well.
Niger seed is so fine that even with the tiny slit holes in a Niger
feeder some still gets dropped. A catch tray is a must. Most sold by
the various feeder makers are way overpriced IMHO. A large plastic pot
plant saucer drilled in the middle and a number of drainage holes is
far cheaper if you have the tools.
G.Harman