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How many feeders per tree? (1 Viewer)

I'm curious as to if there is a limit to the numbers of feeders you can have in one tree.
I currently have a ground level tray feeder next to an Spruce tree, and a tube feeder in my other tree. (Not sure what it is. It was planted by the builders when our house was built three years ago.) I also have a hummingbird feeder in that tree. On our deck at about 6 feet up I have a nest box. It was used last year by Tree Swallows. Today I acquired a suet feeder. I'm not sure where to put it or how high. It's a hanging suet feeder, but I'm sure I could try to affix it to the tree even though it's only about 4.5" diameter. Thanks for any advice!
 
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I'd say there's no limit unless the area becomes unclean, in which it'd deter birds from the area, and, as Aiden said, you keep the types of feeders diverse.
 
Generally more feeders are better, because more birds can feed at the same time, so more interesting to watch. Unless you go for holidays etc away, then have a big feeder where food will last longer time during your absence.
 
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