This frost‑proof bird feeder is designed to stay outside all winter, and it’s my take on a weather‑safe stoneware feeder. I know it is a more common design but I’ve tested it thoroughly, and like the others, it’s made to cope with UK winters. The main difference is the more “house‑like” shape compared to the table‑style feeders.
Because I have cats, I couldn’t test it in my own garden, but I gave one to a friend and we tried it out through the entire winter with great success. With our frequent rain, I added a lid to keep the food as dry as possible. The feeder is finished in my layered stormy blue glaze combination and comes with a strong outdoor cord so it can be hung up easily.
During my testing phase, I realised that normal garden string deteriorates far too quickly. For these birdfeeders, I’ve used a durable cord normally found on outdoor children’s play equipment. In my own garden, I’ve have handmade planters hanging with this material for over five years and they’re still absolutely fine, so I’m confident it’s safe, weather resistant, and long lasting.
Its a lovely, functional piece for any wildlife friendly garden — handmade and naturally frost resistant due to the stoneware ceramic.
Please note that there are some very small glaze fault with this piece that do not impact on the actual function (please see images) and I have priced it accordingly.
Dimensions
Diameter: ca 15 cmOverall hight: 11 cm
Rope length: 30 cm making it a total of 41 cm
Packaging and shipping
I reuse and recycle bubble wrap, cardboard and any suitable materials to make sure your item arrives safely and in excellent condition.
Environmental considerations
My kiln is partly powered by electricity from solar panels on my roof, and I am on a 100 percent green energy tariff. The clay is sourced in the UK and my glaze materials come from local suppliers.
