Classic Gilbertson Bluebird Feeder

$69.99

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This item is currently made to order and is estimated to arrive between July 24 and July 30.

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The Classic Gilbertson Bluebird Feeder is a tried-and-true way to bring more bluebirds to your yard. Fill the included stainless steel bowl with mealworms or seed and watch your feathered friends enjoy. Its open design makes it easy for birds to find food and simple for you to refill or clean. Built from durable materials that last through all seasons, this feeder hangs securely and stays in place. It’s the perfect choice for bird lovers who want a no-fuss, reliable feeder that keeps bluebirds coming back.

Dimensions: 12.5"W x 12.5"L x 4"H
Rod Spacing: 1.25"
Capacity: 1 Cup

Product Specifications

  • Features

    Made in USA, Starling Resistant

  • Dimensions

    12.5"L x 12.5"W x 4"H

  • Weight

    5.2lbs

  • Material

    Poly Lumber

  • Bird Type

    Bluebirds

  • Feed Type

    Mealworms

  • Capacity

    1 Cup

  • Mount Type

    Hanging

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Our poly lumber is crafted from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), an eco-friendly material made from recycled post-consumer plastics like milk jugs and detergent bottles. Each piece is thoroughly cleaned and purified to over 99% pure HDPE before being transformed into strong, long-lasting board stock—perfect for creating durable, weather-resistant birding products.

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  • Weather & Rot Resistant: Stands up to rain, snow, and sun without cracking, warping, or fading.
  • Low Maintenance: No sealing, painting, or staining—just occasional cleaning to keep it looking new.
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  • 5 stars: 33 (85%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 2 (5%)
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Anonymous

Everything was as described and arrived quickly.
solidly made

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Rita Shimniok

Recommending as I read good things, but as of yet no birds have gone inside. I sprinkled a few live meal worms on top each morning. Put some on the outer edge on "floor level". No birds entered in yet.
This morning I removed the cotter pin to take a bar out and set a dummy bird (decor accent from Hobby Lobby) just inside hoping it will help train the birds.

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Lisa Hinson

I love my classic Gilbertson bluebird feeder, and so do my bluebirds. The design on this feeder is really great because the robins like to eat the live mealworms that I feed the bluebirds and this keeps them away. Thank you so much for the great design. I’m very happy with my purchase.

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Glkbrandy

This product is excellent. It is heavy, but well built. The mealworms stay dry even in heavy rain and wind. It attracted the Bluebirds right away and they knew what to do to get the mealworms. It also attracted the squirrels but only 1 of a dozen could get in and then it couldn’t get out easily (and has not come back). Only a few other species seem comfortable going inside like Tufted Titmice and Chickadee. I have it on a large shepherds crook right outside my window and the Bluebirds don’t mind it that close.

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Rusty

Well built, durable, bluebirds going in already. Nice to get a product that exceeds expectations!

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Carrol

This is a beautiful, unique bird feeder. Hoping to attract bluebirds, as witnessed a fledgling and male parent a few days ago. If you want something that doesn't look like every other bluebird feeder on the market, I highly recommend this item.

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Jack Huebner

The only birds that use are starlings. It took them about 2 days to figure out how to get to the food. I’m very dissatisfied with the feeder.

I’m sorry to hear the feeder hasn’t worked out in your yard.

The Gilbertson-style design is meant to help limit access from larger birds, but some determined birds can still figure out ways to reach the food, especially when mealworms are involved. We’ll be reaching out directly to better understand what’s happening and see how we can help.

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Anonymous

The bluebird feeder is well built, packaged and shipped without any damage. It was easy to hang and fill with mealworms. However, even though we have bluebirds in our yard, I have not any come to the feeder. I did remove one side post and put some worms on top of the feeder so the birds would see them and hopefully go inside to eat.

Thank you for the kind words about the build, packaging, and ease of use.

It sounds like you’re doing the right things by removing one rod temporarily and placing a few mealworms where they can see them. Some bluebirds take time to get comfortable entering a new feeder, especially if this is their first time using this style.

Hopefully they’ll start checking it out soon.

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David L. Meadath

Very well built bluebird feeder. It works great at keeping unwanted pesty birds out!

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Rebecca J Swartz

This feeder seems to be what I've been looking for. We put it up just this week and already the titmice and wrens have figured it out. The bluebirds are slower historically to adapt to new feeders. We have a LOT of youngsters visiting this season, but so far they prefer clearcut feeder options. The one thing I really appreciate with this feeder is the one removable bar so the bird peeps can figure things out. Hugely important. Hence the 5 stars. Well done.

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Kimberly Graham

So well built and hopeful it will keep them going in the lean months when fresh food is scarce.

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Sheryl

Impressed with this product. It is very well made and my bluebird is enjoying it!!

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Karen Shandor

Alert,! MOCKINGBIRDS STILL GET IN AND WONT LET ANY BIRDS NEAR IT. Overall it's a pretty bird feeder.

Thanks for the feedback, and glad you like the feeder overall.

The Gilbertson design does help limit access from larger birds, but it won’t stop all aggressive species like mockingbirds. They tend to dominate feeders regardless of design.

Appreciate you giving it a try.

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Patricia Berdnick

I have one of these already. It is the only bluebird feeder that actually works. The bluebirds have no problem entering it. It works so well that I bought another one to accommodate the number of bluebirds that eat here. Ships fast. Quality and price are amazing. Great product!

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Tracy Winters

Shopping is easy and products are good so far. Will buy from them again.

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Anonymous

same as other products I purchased - wonderful.

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Scarlett Lopez

This feeder is perfect for my bluebirds! It is a bit heavy which doesn't bother me.

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Kim

Bluebirds in, starlings out! Very well built bird feeder.

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Doxxdog

Well made feeder. My usual bluebirds took 3-4 days to figure out how to get the mealworms, but they did. Although it keeps the starlings out, it also actually keeps the bluebirds away…they come by once every day or two, not the usual 3-4 times a day. I think it’s too much trouble for them. I solved one problem (starlings) but now have very few bluebirds.

Thanks for the feedback. This is pretty common at first. Bluebirds can be slow to fully trust a new feeder, especially one that changes how they access food.

The good news is they’ve already figured it out. From here, visits usually increase as they get more comfortable over the next couple of weeks.

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Kathela

It's a sturdy, well-built, handsome feeder. We bought it because a mockingbird had decided our old silo feeder was his/her private property and chased every bluebird away. This new feeder replaces our old silo feeder and has encouraged the mockingbird to move on. The bluebirds love the new feeder. Within a couple of hours, they had taken to it like ducks to water.

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Kathie

Great feeder. Its a joy to watch the bluebirds come. Its also a riot to watch the grackles try their best to get inside without any success. We love this feeder.

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trod

I like the feeder and bird house,they are very solid ,well constructed,very sturdy,will last many years

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Kerry G.

Loved my first one so much I bought a second! Now have one in the front yard and one in the back.

These are excellent feeders, designed to keep the big bullies out and just support the smaller songbirds.

Kerry G.
Falls Church, VA

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Hhuston

I have had it up for a few days and the birds enjoy it, Without the grackles getting into the feeder, mealworms last longer.

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Sstrouse

This bluebird feeder is a gamechanger for my bird paradise. It keeps out the big bad black birds and lets my beautiful bluebirds eat in peace. Thank you for creating this great feeder. It's a terrific addition.

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Alicia Perna

The bird feeder is well crafted, is heavyweight and the space between the bars is about 1- 1/4; only one is removable. I was afraid the bluebirds in my yard would not fit through so I have removed it until they find the mealworms; I even put some outside of the bowl. The first bluebird came in after 45 min. I purchase this item because a mockingbird showed up a few weeks ago and is bullying all other birds. I am including a video if possible.

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Anonymous

This truly does repel those darn starlings. I am enjoying the comings and goings of the bluebirds and wrens.

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Meredith

I saw the bluebird feeder on Facebook and worried (1) that it would be flimsy foreign-made junk and (2) that it wouldn't work. Wrong on both counts! The feeder is sturdy and very well constructed from materials that won't rust or deteriorate outdoors. And it works! Within a couple of hours, the bluebirds discovered and accessed the feeder, and the starlings tried and couldn't. The bluebirds don't mind sharing a few mealworms with the wrens. What a terrific product! The sparrow-proof house is next on our list.