Best Bird Feeder with Large Catch Tray

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Many feeders in this group have a tray under the seed, but few listings give the tray a size, so “large catch tray” is hard to check from the fields alone. This guide compares five hanging and standing feeders that state a seed capacity in pounds, or describe a tray and its drainage. We use the figures each listing gives, and we say so where the tray size is missing. The listing data was checked on 11 October 2026 and is shown as the sellers state it.

Quick answer: if you want the most seed per feeder, the DTEPFUEN states 7.4 pounds and the HouseSapp states 6 pounds. If you want a tray on a pole rather than a hook, the iBorn standing feeder is the one freestanding pick.

The five picks at a glance

Feeder	Capacity or size (as listed)	Mounting (as listed)	Best fit
DY-SKTY solar metal feeder (B0G6YYXZ6B)	13.6 ounces item weight, 360-degree tray	Hanging	Feeder that doubles as a solar lantern
HouseSapp double-tier feeder (B0FLTM1JG3)	6 pounds capacity	Hanging	Double tray with eight ports
DTEPFUEN lantern feeder (B0F487PDRZ)	7.4 pounds capacity	Hanging	Most seed in this group
FlowaFoli double suet feeder (B0D5MCVPP3)	4 pounds capacity	Hanging	Two seed types and suet
iBorn standing feeder with pole (B0GDWS711T)	37.4 inches ground height	Freestanding, 5-prong base	Tray on a pole

How we chose these five

We kept feeders whose listing names a tray or platform, and states a capacity or height. We did not test any feeder, and nothing below reports personal use.

• Tray: each pick has a tray or platform that the listing describes by function, such as drainage holes or feeding ports.
• Capacity or height: each pick states a seed capacity or a ground height in its fields or bullets.
• Listing clarity: where two figures disagree, both are shown below.

1. DY-SKTY Solar Metal Bird Feeder

This hanging feeder is metal and bronze, with an item weight of 13.6 ounces. The bullets describe a 360-degree circular feeding platform tray for birds of all sizes, with drainage holes at the base. The listing says it also works as a solar garden lantern, with a built-in battery that runs for 8 to 10 hours. The title says large capacity, but no capacity figure appears in the fields checked. The listing gives cardinal, woodpecker, finch and robin as target species. The listing says its wide-opening design lets it come apart for filling and cleaning.

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2. HouseSapp Metal Double Tier Bird Feeder, 6 lb

The listing gives a capacity of 6 pounds and an item weight of 1.8 pounds. It has a double-layer tray, eight feeding ports and matching perches, so more than one bird can feed at once. The bottom drainage holes are described as letting rainwater run off, and the top latch is listed as a deterrent to wildlife. The colour is bronze pagoda style. The target species field names northern cardinal and American robin.

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3. DTEPFUEN Metal Bird Feeder, 7.4 lb

This is the highest capacity in the group, at 7.4 pounds. The listing gives an item weight of 1.2 pounds and describes six feeding ports with six extra perches. The metal roof and perches are described as resistant to squirrels chewing through them, and the powder-coated finish is listed as rust resistant. Refilling is by a roof button and a slide-up lock, and the listing says you do not need to remove the whole feeder. The finish is extra large gold.

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4. FlowaFoli Bird Feeder with Double Suet Cage, 4 lb

This feeder holds 4 pounds of seed and comes with two suet cages. The listing says the divided compartments hold two types of seed, which it says helps separate smaller finches from larger birds. The roof is weatherproof, and the bottom tray has small holes to stop water from pooling. The item weight is 1.48 kg, and the frame is metal with a clear front panel. The target species field lists cardinal, bluebird, woodpecker and nuthatch.

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5. iBorn Standing Bird Feeder with 5-Prong Base

This is the only freestanding feeder in the group. The title gives a ground height of 37.4 inches and a detachable feeder of 10.8 inches. The title does not say whether the 10.8 inches is the tray width, so the tray size is unconfirmed. The base has five claws that the listing says grip the soil, and assembly is tool free. The item weight is 3.4 pounds. The bullets describe the tray as rustproof and say the feeder suits hummingbirds, finches and cardinals.

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Worked example: how much more seed does one feeder hold?

Take the DTEPFUEN at 7.4 pounds and the FlowaFoli at 4 pounds. The DTEPFUEN holds 3.4 pounds more, and it holds about 1.85 times as much (7.4 divided by 4). If a feeder is filled to its listed capacity, the DTEPFUEN needs refilling less often, though its item weight of 1.2 pounds is lighter than the iBorn’s 3.4 pounds.

Now check the height of the standing feeder. The iBorn ground height of 37.4 inches is a little over 3 feet. Choose the spot before you push the base into the soil, because the listing does not give a clearance figure for the tray.

What the listings do not say

No listing gives a tray diameter that you can compare with the others. The words large catch tray are not used in any of the five fields, so the size claim cannot be checked against a measurement. The DY-SKTY title says large capacity but gives no weight, and the iBorn title gives 10.8 inches without a clear label.

• Item weight versus capacity: the item weights run from 13.6 ounces for the DY-SKTY to 3.4 pounds for the iBorn, but the listings do not say whether item weight includes seed.
• Freestanding versus hanging: only the iBorn is listed as freestanding. The other four are hanging feeders.

Frequently asked questions

Which feeder holds the most seed?

The DTEPFUEN lists 7.4 pounds, the most of the five. The HouseSapp lists 6 pounds and the FlowaFoli lists 4 pounds. The DY-SKTY gives no capacity figure in its fields.

Does a feeder with a tray catch more spilled seed?

The listings describe trays and platforms, but none measures how much seed falls onto a tray. The DY-SKTY and HouseSapp listings describe drainage holes in the base, which help water run off. Check the tray below the feeder after each fill.

Can a suet cage go in the same feeder as seed?

The FlowaFoli listing says it has two suet cages and a divided seed area, so both can be used together. The other four picks are listed for seed or bird food, and none of them describes a suet cage.

How do I keep squirrels off a hanging feeder?

The DTEPFUEN listing says its metal roof and perches prevent squirrels from chewing through, and the iBorn listing describes its feeder as chew resistant. None of the listings gives a test result, so check the feeder after hanging it.

Is a standing feeder easier to install than a hanging one?

The iBorn listing says assembly is tool free and that the 5-prong base goes into the soil. A hanging feeder needs a hook or branch to carry its weight. The listings do not compare how long each one takes to set up.

Conclusion

For the most seed, the DTEPFUEN at 7.4 pounds is the top pick, with the HouseSapp at 6 pounds as the next choice. If you want two seed types or suet, the FlowaFoli is the one with a divided seed area and two suet cages. For a feeder on a pole, the iBorn standing model is the freestanding option.

For related reading, see best bird feeder pole squirrel proof, best shepherds hook for bird feeders, and best way to hang a bird feeder outside a window.

DY-SKTY on Amazon · HouseSapp on Amazon · DTEPFUEN on Amazon · FlowaFoli on Amazon · iBorn standing feeder on Amazon