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JCS Wildlife Enclosed Bluebird Feeder 2.0
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Description
Description
Give your backyard songbirds the ultimate dining experience with the JCS Wildlife Enclosed Bluebird Feeder 2.0. Handcrafted on-site in our Southern Indiana, USA production shop, this newly redesigned, high-performance mealworm feeder is engineered specifically to protect bluebirds from aggressive, larger pests.
Built entirely from premium recycled poly lumber and crystal-clear acrylic, this cage-style sanctuary allows bluebirds to feast peacefully while completely locking out bully bird species like European Starlings.
Key Features & Benefits
- Upgraded Anti-Starling Shield: Features approximately 12 precision-sized entrance holes and slotted side openings on all four walls. This unique layout allows Eastern and Western Bluebirds to enter effortlessly while physically blocking larger starlings and other aggressive bully birds.
- Crystal-Clear Unobstructed Viewing: The front and back side panels are crafted from heavy-duty, high-visibility acrylic, giving you a crystal-clear, front-row seat to watch your stunning bluebirds snacking without any visual obstruction.
- Overhanging Acrylic Protective Roof: The clear overhanging roof panel acts as an overhead shield, keeping your premium mealworms entirely dry and protected from heavy rain, snow, and overhead dropping messes.
- Easy-Refill Sliding Roof Panels: Designed for quick, hassle-free maintenance. The protective roof panel slides smoothly upward along the main hanging cable, giving you wide-open access to refill the dual mealworm cups in seconds.
- Lifetime Recycled Poly Lumber Build: Handcrafted using premium, high-density recycled plastic lumber and marine-grade stainless steel hardware. It is entirely non-porous and will not crack, rot, split, warp, or fade.
- Dual-Cup High-Energy Mealworm Capacity: Holds 2 full cups of dried mealworms inside specialized, low-waste feeding cups, delivering the high-protein nutrition bluebirds need during nesting, migration, and freezing winter months.
Product Specifications & Attributes
- Brand: JCS Wildlife
- Product Type: Enclosed Anti-Bully Bird Mealworm Feeder
- Model Version: 2.0 (New & Improved Upgraded Design)
- Overall Width: 8.5 Inches
- Overall Height: 10.0 Inches
- Overall Depth: 7.5 Inches
- Food Capacity: 2 Cups of Dried or Live Mealworms
- Material Construction: High-Density Recycled Poly Lumber and Clear Acrylic Panels
- Mounting Style: Integrated Heavy-Duty Steel Hanging Cable Hook
- Target Bird Species: Eastern Bluebirds, Western Bluebirds, and small clinging songbirds
- Country of Origin: Handcrafted in Southern Indiana, USA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does this enclosed feeder really stop starlings and other bully birds?
Yes! European Starlings and other bully birds are physically too stout, wide-chested, and long-winged to squeeze through the precision-cut entrance ports. Bluebirds possess a highly flexible, sleek body structure that lets them hop right through the 1.5-inch scale slots to access the mealworm cups safely.
Yes! European Starlings and other bully birds are physically too stout, wide-chested, and long-winged to squeeze through the precision-cut entrance ports. Bluebirds possess a highly flexible, sleek body structure that lets them hop right through the 1.5-inch scale slots to access the mealworm cups safely.
Can I feed live mealworms inside this feeder model?
Absolutely. The dual included cups feature slick, vertical walls that prevent live mealworms from being able to crawl up and escape, making this feeder the ultimate delivery station for both live and dried mealworms.
Absolutely. The dual included cups feature slick, vertical walls that prevent live mealworms from being able to crawl up and escape, making this feeder the ultimate delivery station for both live and dried mealworms.
How do I clean out the inside of the enclosed box?
Maintenance is quick and easy because recycled poly lumber is non-porous and entirely stain-resistant. Slide the protective acrylic roof up along the hanging cable, lift out the removable feeding cups for a quick rinse, and spray the smooth interior down with plain water or a mild wildlife-safe enzyme detergent.
Maintenance is quick and easy because recycled poly lumber is non-porous and entirely stain-resistant. Slide the protective acrylic roof up along the hanging cable, lift out the removable feeding cups for a quick rinse, and spray the smooth interior down with plain water or a mild wildlife-safe enzyme detergent.
How do I encourage bluebirds to enter the box?
If your bluebirds are hesitant to enter the box, you can temporarily remove one of the sides. Once your bluebirds are comfortable eating from the feeder, simply replace the side and they should now understand that the way to their food is entering one of the holes.
If your bluebirds are hesitant to enter the box, you can temporarily remove one of the sides. Once your bluebirds are comfortable eating from the feeder, simply replace the side and they should now understand that the way to their food is entering one of the holes.
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E
Well made. Easy to clean and fill. Great product!
E
I love this feeder so much i bought another for myself and one for my sister-in-law.
L
This feeder allows smaller birds to eat, without being ran off by bigger birds. Only small birds can fit through the holes. In one cup,I put dried mealworms and the other cup is shelled sunflower seeds. Both of which blackbirds would devour if they could get to them. LOVE this feeder!!!
E
I already left one review but will leave another. I have a family of 5 bluebirds that think this is their second home! Blackbirds cannot get into it and some of the other birds just look at it and wonder how can I get in there but they can't. Sparrows have figured it out now but am happy those blackbirds cannot. I love this feeder.
C
It is very well made. And made in America which I like very much
A
The bluebird feeder is well constructed. It's a beautiful looking feeder. The problem is the bluebirds have absolutely no interest in it despite offering them mealworms. No other birds are interested either. I thought maybe by adding a perch they would use it but that didn't help either. The bottom line..it was an expensive waste of money.
A
Still waiting for my bluebirds but love it
N
I have been feeding bluebirds (and starlings) with a different feeder successfully. Thought yours would work in eliminating starlings eating mealworms. It did but also eliminated bluebirds. Your feeder has been up for about 3 weeks and bluebirds have flown the coop. They can’t figure how to get in.
E
Bird feeder appears to be quality made, it shipped in good time and I love the color! (Blue) mom got a great gift for Mother’s Day today!!
R
Just got hung and filled with mealworms no action yet but a very nice sturdy feeder and easy to fill and clean
D
After a few days, a bluebird went into this feeder, then didn't know how to get out. By the time I got outside to let it out, however, it had figured it out and was gone. Have not seen it used since (have nowu had it for a couple weeks). Will they use it? I have dried mealworms, chopped dried fruit, and a rew suet pellets in it.
C
Sadly no birds have come
E
Waiting for the bluebirds to arrive.
R
I've had this for a month now. We definitely have bluebirds and several other small birds in the yard, but not one bird has gone into this feeder. I tried moving it away from the other bird feeders as I read suggested somewhere; adding a mealworm suet cake, thinking it might attract them, but still nothing. A red squirrel happily squeezed himself in and out several times and gobbled up the mealworms we keep putting in there though.....When it rains, the rain pours through the holes and sits in the mealworm cups, filling with water and soaking the mealworms, rendering them undesirable, I'd presume I'd love to have some suggestions on remedy for all these challenges.
E
The birdfeeder is very well-made. Can't wait to see some birds use it.
E
I LOVE the ease of filling and the overall style. I have seen other bluebird feeders that can't compare to this one. All filled and awaiting the arrival of bluebirds- which I'm sure will come!
E
Been looking for some time for a quality attractive blue bird feeder. This one is fantastic!! My bluebirds are going to love it!!! Thanks for the lightning fast shipping!!
E
Very happy with such a beautifully crafted item
E
This is a beautiful, well made, expensive bluebird feeder. Unfortunately, the bluebirds will not use it. We have tried everything and ended up just buying another dome feeder for $15. The bluebirds are in the dome feeder all the time.
E
Took some time, but the bluebirds finally caught on and are eating me out of meal worms!! Have to restock today!!
E
Attractive feeder! Hoping to attract some bluebirds as soon as I can get this new feeder filled and up.
C
I received this as a gift. I was disappointed at first, because the bluebirds had trouble getting in. Once they figured out to come in the blue end, they started to line up to get the meal worms. It's not a constant stream; they've learned to take turns. We enjoy watching them out the window when we eat our meals. They go through two mealworm cups a day (equivalent of one measuring cup.) Best of all, the starlings can't get in.
E
Bought as a gift and it was happily received and promptly installed. Waiting for the blue birds of happiness to alight.
E
Nice blue bird feeder . Highly recommend.
E
Perfection. Beautiful product. The most wonderful Christmas present for my husband.
S
When I first put it out, I removed one of the sides so the bluebirds could get use to finding food there. Well so did all the unwanted birds know it was there. When I put the side back on, I added perches so they could enter easily. I found they didn't always get in the feeder. The perches are awesome. i recommend future models have perches added.
M
This is the first supposedly starling-proof mealworm feeder I've bought that starlings absolutely CANNOT find a way to infiltrate, so it gets my applause for that. As far as bluebird-friendliness... as I write this, a male bluebird just entered from one of the square end-panel holes, fed for a minute, and then flew out the opposite side's hole. In the weeks that I've had this feeder hanging, here's what I've noticed: it takes bluebirds a bit of time to figure out how to enter/exit the feeder, but eventually they get the hang of it and it's really fun to watch once they do. On mine, they do not use the round holes in the clear acrylic side panels--I've watched them flutter around inside the feeder like they can sense some kind of exit on the side, but I suspect their vision prevents them from seeing the cutouts. They come and go fairly easily from the square end-panel cutouts, though; the clearance is close but doesn't seem uncomfortable for them once they get brave enough to try. The dimensions of this feeder prevent more than one bird from being inside at the same time; I've watched a single bluebird feeding inside while its mate grips onto the end of the outside, but they won't share space inside (unlike other, bigger bluebird feeders I've bought where a mating pair can both feed at the same time). So, if you hang one of these near a bluebird nest box, it might get dicey once a brood has fledged and they stay close to their momma while she continues to mouth-feed them. The two feeder cups are nicely removable, but they seem a bit deeper than necessary and I've had to dump out the dregs before refilling them. Other plusses: the whole feeder is easy to clean; the clear acrylic roof makes it easy to look down from a second-story window and see who's inside feeding; and the feeder attracts other songbirds (I've seen black-capped chickadees and Carolina wrens both use it). All in all, I'm thrilled with how well it thwarts bully birds, which is the main reason I bought it. Just know that there are a couple of limitations to its design.
E
Beautiful item! Haven't actually seen the bluebirds use it yet because I got it up so late. But I'll have it ready for next spring!
E
Bluebirds having trouble getting in and out. One was stuck inside for several minutes so I had to go out and lift the lid.