Finally, A Mealworm Feeder Designed For Bluebirds—Not Starlings
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If you've ever put out mealworms for bluebirds only to watch starlings, grackles, robins, or other larger birds devour them first, you're not alone.
The Bluebird / Songbird Mealworm Feeder was specifically designed to solve that problem.
Designed by a bluebird enthusiast specifically to keep mealworms available for bluebirds instead of larger bully birds, and later adopted for commercial production by Erva Tool & Die because the concept really worked, this unique feeder allows bluebirds and other small songbirds easy access to mealworms while helping keep larger birds from reaching the food.
The result? More mealworms for your bluebirds and less frustration for you.
Why Bluebirds Love It
Unlike enclosed box-style feeders, this design provides an open, airy feeding environment. Bluebirds can clearly see the food and enter from any side without feeling confined.
The feeder features:
- Durable powder-coated steel construction
- 1½-inch access openings sized for bluebirds and other small songbirds
- Glass feeding dish ideal for mealworms, bluebird nuggets, and other treats
- Weather-resistant design for years of outdoor use
- Hanging configuration that can be placed near bluebird nest boxes or feeding stations
Designed to Reduce Competition
The protective cage helps prevent many larger birds from accessing the mealworms inside. While no feeder can completely eliminate determined competitors, countless bluebird enthusiasts have found this design highly effective at reducing visits from starlings and other bully birds.
Built to Last
Manufactured by Erva Tool & Die, one of America's most respected bird-feeding equipment manufacturers, this feeder is built from quality materials designed to withstand years of outdoor use.
No flimsy plastic. No complicated mechanisms. Just a simple, proven design that works.
Perfect For
Feeding Tips
For best results, offer:
- Live mealworms
- Dried mealworms
- Bluebird nuggets
- Small fruit treats
Place the feeder in an open area where bluebirds can easily spot it and monitor their surroundings.
A Proven Design Created By A Bluebird Enthusiast
This feeder wasn't developed in a corporate boardroom. It was created by a bluebird lover who wanted a better way to feed mealworms without attracting every larger bird in the neighborhood.
Today, it remains one of the most effective and trusted mealworm feeders available for bluebird enthusiasts.
Give your bluebirds the feeder they deserve—and enjoy watching them return again and again.
