How to Use feeder in a Sentence

feeder

noun
  • Hang the feeder in an open area.
    Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Not all smart feeders are the same.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The best feeders are those that are easy to clean.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Don't take the feeders down too soon in the fall.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • The makeshift feeder would then hang on a branch where it could be seen.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2019
  • Your pet’s feeder needs to hold no more than three to six weeks of food.
    Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 19 May 2022
  • Allow the feeder to soak for at least one hour.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Use a sponge for plastic feeders or a scrub brush for wood.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Aim to clean your feeders every three days.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Or place feeders more than 30 feet away from the house.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Seed feeders should be cleaned once every week or two.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Here's how to set up your feeder for success.
    Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Wash the feeder in hot, soapy water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The duck even prefers eating out of a dog bowl rather than a duck feeder.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
  • On two nights last week my bird feeder was cleaned out from full to empty.
    Val Cunningham Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 15 June 2021
  • If a squirrel sits on the perch, the feeder shuts off the flow of seed.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 1 Jan. 2021
  • Weigh feeder patterns, not just one school.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Allow to cool and fill feeders.
    Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Once opened, dry pet food can go stale, even if stored in the reservoir of a feeder.
    Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 19 May 2022
  • If your dog likes to inhale their food, a slow feeder is a good way to slow them down.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The early birds will be looking for feeders on the front porch.
    John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • This feeder mat is designed to slow down your cat while eating.
    Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Install an ant moat over the feeder or hang it above water.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
  • When is the best time to take your hummingbird feeder down?
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This style of feeder has a grid-style cage with a suet cake in it for birds to grab onto.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • His second choice is to bolt out the front door and ambush the bird feeder.
    Anchorage Daily News, 14 Mar. 2021
  • Grab a brush and thoroughly scrub each part of the feeder.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Clean your feeder at least once a week because drips or leaks attract bees.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • The other is to keep food sources such as garbage, pet food and bird feeders out of their reach.
    Bruce Henderson, charlotteobserver, 27 June 2018
  • Look for feeders with holes or mesh on the bottom to allow for drainage.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

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