Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Having a perch
Patent
1998-10-15
2000-05-30
Swiatek, Robert P.
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Having a perch
119 5103, A01K 2900, A01K 3901
Patent
active
060679344
ABSTRACT:
A feeder for butterflies, moths and birds. The feeder includes a top which can form a crawling insect guard for the feeder, and the feeder may be hung by a hanging ring. The feeder also includes a grid defining a first set of openings and a second set of openings. The first set of openings prevents access to food within the feeder by birds. The second set of openings allows such access. The feeder further includes a butterfly feeder core piece which may be positioned within the grid. The core piece has a base and a skewer upon which the food is threaded. The base has a rim that substantially covers the second set of openings when the core piece is positioned within the grid to prevent access to the food by birds. When the core piece is not used, birds may access food within the feeder. As such, the feeder is readily convertible between two configurations--one where birds may feed, another where they may not.
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