The Backyard Naturalist stocks and recommends Droll Yankees Classic Silver Ring Pull Feeder, originally designed in 1969, over a million have been sold.

Droll Yankees Classic Tube Feeders

The World’s Original Tube Feeder Updated

Droll Yankees Classic A-6F feeder was invented in 1969. It was the world’s first tubular bird feeder! If one of your childhood memories is feeding and watching birds at home, chances are your family owned a Droll Yankees bird feeder.

Why change a classic?

A million or more A-6F feeders later, why would Droll Yankees change a classic? With an update that makes the feeder even easier to clean! It’s a definite advantage. Other iconic details do remain exactly the same in the updated models:

  • 1 lb. capacity
  • Durable metal parts that squirrels can’t chew
  • Original silver color
  • UV-stabilized polycarbonate tube

Classic B-Series Silver Feeders

The Backyard Naturalist Droll Yankees' B-Series Classic Silver Feeders, left-to-right: The B-7f and The B-72.

The Backyard Naturalist Droll Yankees B-Series Classic Silver Feeders, left-to-right: The B-7f and The B-72.

The B-7f Classic Silver – 2.5 lb capacity, 20 in

This feeder is one of our original designs, having stood the test of time.

  • Durable metal parts that won’t chip or fade and squirrels can’t chew.
  • UV-stabilized polycarbonate tube won’t yellow with age.
  • Threaded base allows for addition of a tray and other accessories.
  • Stainless steel wire is long-lasting and chew-proof.

Capacity: 2.5 lb.
Dimensions: 22.5″h x 6.5″w x 6.5″d
Mounting: Hang or pole mount
Squirrel-Resistant: No
Construction: UV-stabilized polycarbonate, metal

The B-72 Classic Silver – 4 lb Capacity, 30 in.

A larger version of the popular B-7F, this classic feeder doubles the number of ports and perches to 12 and provides extra seed capacity.
Internal seed baffle design directs seed to the ports so that the feeder empties completely. Hang from the attached metal hanger or pole mount it on our Garden Pole (not included).

Capacity: 4 lb.
Dimensions: 33″h x 4″w x 4″d
Mounting: Hang or pole mount
Squirrel-Resistant: No
Construction: UV-stabilized polycarbonate, metal

The A-6RP: Droll Yankees’ Ring Pull Advantage

The Backyard Naturalist is a Platinum Dealer of Droll Yankees Classic and Iconic Silver Bird Feeders, including the updated Ring Pull feeders for sunflower and thistle.

Right-to-left: Droll Yankees® Ring Pull Silver Thistle Bird Feeder (TH-RP) and the Ring Pull Silver Sunflower Feeder (A-6RP)

For disassembling the Classic feeder, there’s always been a detachable cap to allow removal of all parts. Easy! But Droll Yankees’ found a way to make this even easier in the design update—Ring pulls! You can disassemble the Ring Pull feeders in seconds. No tools needed! Sweet and simple.

In fact, the Ring Pull makes it easier than ever to support your songbirds with fresh food from a clean feeder, both very important for the health of wild birds. (If you want more info about cleaning your feeders and why it’s so important, see our resource page Quality Bird Seed and Clean Feeders Matter.)

Capacity: 1 lb.
Dimensions: 20.5″h x 2.5″w x 5.5″d
Mounting: Hang or pole mount
Squirrel-Resistant: No
Construction: UV-stabilized polycarbonate, metal

Recommended Seed Trays

Attaching a seed tray to your bird feeder will save money by catching spilled seed and also attract a wider variety of feeder birds. Seed trays act as a platform and offer the sure footing that ground-feeding birds like cardinals prefer. These birds will be more likely to linger at a feeder longer when they have a secure place to perch, affording great bird watching opportunities.

By catching spilled seed, seed trays also reduce waste from discarded, uneaten seed and prevent accumulation that could attract unwanted pests.

Droll Yankees Omni Seed Tray

The Backyard Naturalist recommends using a Seed Tray, like Droll Yankees Omni Seed Tray, to catch seed. Saves your seed, stops waste and prevents seed strewn on the ground. Also turns your tube feeder into a platform feeder that attracts additional species of birds, like ground feeders.

Fits Droll Yankees’ Classic, New Generation and Ring Pull bird feeders

The 10.5″ diameter tray attracts a wide variety of birds, including ground feeders like Cardinals, by turning your tube feeder into a platform feeder. (And a huge bonus for you—a seed tray also saves time and money by catching spilled seed.)

Made in USA with UV-stabilized polycarbonate that won’t yellow with age.

No tools needed to install it. Simply connect the Omni Seed Tray to the feeder base with the included threaded black plug. To pole-mount, attach a Threaded Pole Adapter (ADPT) to the Omni Seed Tray and insert the adapter stem into a 1″ diameter pole.

Droll Yankees® A-Series 7.5 in. A-6 Seed Tray

The Backyard Naturalist recommends the addition of a seed tray with the A-6f, and some other feeders. Here's the A-6.

Droll Yankees® A-Series 7.5 in. Seed Tray fits Droll Yankees’ Classic, New Generation, Ring Pull, and Bird Lovers feeders

Fits Droll Yankees’ Classic, New Generation, Ring Pull, and Bird Lovers feeders

The 7.5 in. A-6 Seed Tray saves spilled seed, while also helping to attract a larger variety of birds. Adding a seed tray turns your tubular bird feeder into a platform feeder that will attract more species, like ground-feeding birds.

No tools needed – connect the A-6 Seed Tray to the feeder base with the included threaded black plug
UV-stabilized polycarbonate to protect against the sun’s damaging rays.

To add another feeder beneath, replace the threaded black plug with a Suet Link or Wing Nut. To pole-mount, attach a Pole Adapter to the A-6 Seed Tray and insert the adapter stem into a 1″ diameter pole.