Bird feeder filling in Exeter
Professional bird feeder filling services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Bird feeders cleaned out and topped up with fresh seed, nuts, or fat balls. Quick service for people who can't reach their feeders or want regular feeding maintained.
Keep Your Garden Birds Fed
Regular feeding through winter helps garden birds survive cold snaps. In summer it supports breeding birds feeding their young.
💡 Pro tip: Clean feeders are crucial - dirty feeders spread disease. Old wet seed goes mouldy and makes birds ill. Fresh food in clean feeders = healthy bird population.
Why This Service Exists
Most people fill their own feeders - this service is specifically for:
- Elderly people who can't reach hanging feeders
- Customers with mobility issues
- People away regularly who want birds fed
- Part of ongoing garden maintenance
It's a £60 minimum visit for what's genuinely a 10-15 minute job, so it only makes sense as an add-on to other work, or for customers who genuinely can't manage it.
What You Get
🔧 Quick Service
- Old seed/nuts cleared out (if stale or mouldy)
- Feeders wiped clean
- Topped up with fresh bird food
- Positions checked (adjusted if needed)
- Ground mess cleared
📦 Takes About 15 Minutes
Unless you've got 10 feeders or they're absolutely filthy and need deep cleaning.
Pricing
£60 minimum visit - makes sense if:
- I'm already doing other garden work
- You need it as a regular service
- You have mobility issues and can't reach the feeders
- You've got multiple feeders across a large garden
Probably not worth it if:
- This is a one-off and literally all you need
- You can physically manage it yourself
Perfect For...
✅ Elderly customers - can't reach or manage heavy seed bags
✅ Regular service - weekly/fortnightly feeding schedule
✅ Holiday cover - keep birds fed while you're away
✅ Part of garden maintenance - added to lawn cuts, weeding, etc.
Why Choose Us for Bird feeder filling in Exeter?
Old seed cleared out
Feeders wiped clean
Topped up with fresh food
Positions checked and adjusted
What to Expect
Step 1: Clear & Check
Empty out any old or mouldy seed. Check feeders for damage - cracked tubes or broken perches need replacing.
Step 2: Clean
Quick wipe-down of feeders with a cloth. If they're properly dirty, they'll need washing with hot soapy water.
Step 3: Refill
Top up with the right food type - seed mix, sunflower hearts, nyjer seed, peanuts, or fat balls depending on what you use.
🔧 DIY Tips
You can absolutely do this yourself:
🔧 What you'll need
- Step ladder (for high feeders)
- Bird seed/nuts/fat balls
- Cloth for wiping feeders
- Brush for cleaning seed trays
🐦 Types of bird food
| Food Type | Attracts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed seed | Most garden birds | All-rounder, some waste as birds pick favourites |
| Sunflower hearts | Finches, tits, sparrows | No mess, no shells, more expensive |
| Peanuts | Tits, woodpeckers, nuthatches | Must be in mesh feeder, never loose |
| Nyjer seed | Goldfinches | Needs special feeder, expensive but they love it |
| Fat balls | All birds, especially winter | High energy, great for cold weather |
| Mealworms | Robins, blackbirds | Protein for breeding season |
📐 The process
- Take feeders down (easier than filling in position)
- Empty out any old or damp seed
- Wipe outside and inside with a dry cloth
- Refill to about 3/4 full (not completely - allows birds to access seed)
- Rehang at different heights if possible
- Clear up spilled seed from ground (attracts rats if left)
🧼 Deep clean (monthly)
- Empty feeders completely
- Wash in hot soapy water
- Use a bottle brush for tube feeders
- Rinse thoroughly
- Dry completely before refilling
- Disinfect with diluted bird-safe disinfectant if needed
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Overfilling feeders (seed goes stale at the bottom)
- Not cleaning feeders (spreads disease)
- Using old or damp seed (makes birds ill)
- Positioning feeders where cats can reach
- Feeding bread (fills them up but no nutrition)
💡 Pro trick: Rotate feeding stations - use different locations every few months. Prevents disease buildup from bird droppings concentrated in one spot.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
❄️ Winter feeding is crucial: Birds burn massive energy staying warm. A reliable feeding station can be the difference between survival and death in harsh winters.
Squirrel problems? Squirrel baffles (cone-shaped guards) on poles help. Weight-activated feeders that close under squirrel weight work well. Or just accept they'll eat some - they need food too.
Positioning: Feeders need to be visible to you (so you enjoy watching), but near cover (so birds feel safe). About 2 metres from a bush or tree is ideal - birds can escape to safety if a sparrowhawk appears.
Disease prevention: If you see sick birds at your feeders, take everything down, disinfect thoroughly, and leave down for 2 weeks. Feeders concentrate birds and can spread disease if not kept clean.
Year-round feeding: Modern advice is to feed all year. Summer feeding supports breeding birds. Just clean more often in warm weather to prevent food going off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this actually a service people need?
It's mainly for elderly customers who can't reach their feeders or struggle with the weight of seed bags. Also useful as a regular service if you're away a lot and want to keep your garden birds fed. Most people just do it themselves.
Can this be a regular service?
Yes - some customers have me top up feeders weekly or fortnightly, especially through winter when birds rely on garden feeding. I can do it as part of a regular garden maintenance schedule.
What if the feeders are damaged or need cleaning?
I'll let you know. Badly damaged feeders should be replaced. Grubby feeders I can clean with hot soapy water, but if they haven't been cleaned in months, they'll need a proper soak and scrub.
Will you provide the bird food?
I can pick it up if you want - just let me know what type you use. Add the cost of seed/nuts/fat balls to the service cost. Most people already have supplies though.
What about squirrels raiding the feeders?
I can advise on squirrel-proof feeders or positioning, but there's no such thing as a truly squirrel-proof garden if they're determined. Baffles help, as does accepting they'll get some of it.
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