A Smarter Way to Feed Birds From an Elevated Home

A Smarter Way to Feed Birds From an Elevated Home

If your home has an elevated main living area, standard bird feeder poles won’t cut it. The EZ Feed Bracket solves that problem by allowing you to raise your feeders to the perfect viewing height—right from your deck or window—while keeping them out of reach of pests. This post compares your options and explains why EZ Feed is quickly becoming the go-to solution for elevated bird feeding.

Bird feeding brings daily moments of joy—watching cardinals, finches, and nuthatches from your window creates a peaceful connection with nature. But for homes with elevated living areas—think raised ranches, lake houses, or hillside builds—it’s not always easy to enjoy. Most feeder systems aren’t designed with height in mind.

That’s exactly why we created the EZ Feed Bracket—to solve this problem for good.

The Challenge: Standard Poles Just Don’t Cut It

If your main living space is 16-24 feet above ground level, standard shepherd hooks and garden poles leave your feeders too low to see. That means:

  • Missed views of visiting birds

  • Increased squirrel and deer access

  • Hassle using ladders or leaning over railings to refill feeders

We’ve heard this over and over from customers with beautiful elevated homes who love birding—but feel stuck. So we set out to design something better.

 

The EZ Feed Solution: Simple, Smart, and Made to Fit Your Life

The EZ Feed Bracket attaches directly to our heavy-duty 10-gauge aluminum flagpole system, letting you hoist your feeders up to the exact viewing height you want—and lower them back down with ease to refill.

✅ Watch birds right from your second-story deck
✅ Keep feeders out of reach of wildlife
✅ No ladders, no balancing, no hassle
✅ Clean, natural-looking setup with zero compromise

Pair it with one of our 16ft, 20ft, or 24ft poles to match your home's height and sight lines. Add an extra 4ft section if you need it even higher.

👉 EZ Feed Bracket – View Product

👉 Deluxe Flagpole Kit – Choose Your Height

What Are the Other Options?

While we think the EZ Feed system is the best solution for elevated homes, here are a few alternative products people often try—and how they compare:

1. Wall-Mounted Bird Feeder Arms

  • Example: Extended Reach Deck Hook Wall Pole Wall Mounted

  • Pros: Easy to install on deck railings; good for small feeders

  • Cons: Limited reach and height; can be messy or inconvenient on your deck

  • Best For: Apartments or decks without much height or space

2. Tall Bird Feeder Poles

  • Example: Brome Deluxe Pole System

  • Pros: Includes squirrel baffle; moderately adjustable height

  • Cons: Max height is usually 7–8 ft—still too low for most elevated homes

  • Best For: Ground-level feeding with some pest protection

3. DIY Pulley Systems

  • Example: Birdfeeder Pulley 

  • Pros: Customizable

  • Cons: Limited hanging opportunities for viewing, needs pole to reach and refill.

  • Best For: Handy folks who want a weekend project

 

Why EZ Feed Is Different

Unlike the others, the EZ Feed was built specifically for people with elevated homes. It’s not an afterthought or a repurposed product—it’s purpose-driven and field-tested by real birders in the Midwest. Customers love it because it just works.

And it looks great doing it.

Ready to Enjoy Bird Feeding From Where You Actually Live?

If you’re tired of missing the show—or tired of battling squirrels and deer—the EZ Feed Bracket is your turnkey solution. Pair it with one of our heavy-duty poles, install it in minutes, and enjoy birding from the comfort of your deck or kitchen window.

👉 Shop the EZ Feed System Here

Let the birds come to you—right where you are.

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