Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Magic Halo Newsletter, Winter 2020

Web version HERE. Lots of tips and updates in this edition, folks, so be sure to check it out. Customers who take our results survey can enter for a chance to win a Magic Halo Regal LTD!

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Hopper-Tray Combo Helps Eliminate Seed Waste

Introducing the Hopper-Tray Combo. Our latest idea was to adapt a 9x13 cookie tray to supplement the feeding area to deter whole-seed waste. It provides two levels of containment, ensuring that very little if any seed ends up on the ground uneaten.

The other goal of this feeder was weather protection. We recently tested it through 3" of rain and the seed stayed DRY, the result of a roof design that well overhangs the trough and includes a sealed filler cap.

Unfortunately, it is hard to find a commercial feeder that can make similar claims. Most have poorly designed troughs that spill over, and/or they are hardly rain-proof resulting in wet seed turning to moldy clumps that can sicken birds if left uncleaned.

At MagicHalo.org, our goal is to feed and propagate native birds only, and do it efficiently with minimal waste and effort. To that end, we recommend single-stream feeding (one seed type, e.g. Sun or Safflower, not mixed), and if you prefer more, split them among multiple feeders. Email us anytime if you have any questions or need advice. We're happy to help: admin@magichalo.org