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Hurley Byrd Does it Differently, Very Differently:
We handcraft each and every feeder we sell. Starting with our own designs, producing OUR OWN Lumbers and assembling your feeders with
real screws throughout. We then protect each feeder with a beautiful penetrating oil finish so they last for many years. We take pride in our service, too.
From the moment you first interact with us, whether on our website or on the phone, to the delivery of your feeders and gifts and everything in between.
We want to make owning and gift giving easy for you. So whether it's a simple thank you, a unique deer feeder gift a whole
feeding station for you and your family, choose Hurley-Byrd and see the difference our feeders really make.
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Hurley Byrd Wildlife Feeders
462 Williams Crossroads Way
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
Telephone: 877-363-0199
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Mourning Dove Feeding Stations
American Black Cherry Mourning Dove Series Feeding Station
This is a representative of what we will build you.
Yours will be unique, just for you and
amazingly gorgeous like all of our feeders.
The Ultra Mourning Dove
Shown with Optional Feeder End Suet Cages - Custom Order. Please call or write
.
The First "Take-off" from the Original Mourning Dove - UPWARD in Capacity.
Upon introducing the Original Mourning Dove, our customers requested "more capacity."
Our response was the Ultra Mourning Dove (UMD) with 50% larger hopper meeting their needs.
The new 2009 Ultra Mourning Dove is our 5th generation of redesign and is gorgeous. With a much prettier
"bird feeder" look and 4 1/2 gallon (18 lbs) capacity, it sets off any feeding station and the birds feed all day.
Feeder Dimensions less mount: 29" in length, 16" in width, 11" in height. Mount adds 6" in height.
Light Assembly Required - Attach Roof, 4 screws. Attach mount, 8 screws. Very Easy!
The Extra Long Mourning Dove
The First of the New 2009 Introductions - It's a STRETCHED Mourning Dove.
The Original Mourning Dove is a great feeder but awesome was the goal. By taking the
Mourning Dove's near perfect configuration and s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g its length, the new Extra Long Mourning Dove takes first prize with its gorgeous appearance and 3.8 gallon (15 lbs) capacity. This is an extremely serious feeder and with its ample (and long) feed platform, you'll have the happiest birds in town.
Feeder Dimensions less mount: 32" in length, 16" in width, 10" in height. Mount adds 6" in height.
Light Assembly Required - Attach Roof, 4 screws. Attach mount, 8 screws. Very Easy!
Optional Matching Seed Catcher Tray - 32" in length x 24" width
The Extra Long Ultra Mourning Dove or as we call it, the ELUMD
Our BIGGEST feeder goes HUGE!!!! - Topped only by our custom built Million Bird Byrd Feeders.
If you have been seeking a LARGE (make that HUGE) capacity bird feeder, look no further.
The Extra Long Ultra Mourning Dove's design is all about beauty with quantity.
Holding 6.2 gallons (25 lbs) of seed, this feeder will make for happy birds and you won't fill as often.
This is the perfect bird feeder for those on a busy schedule or having very large populations of birds.
Feeder Dimensions less mount: 36" in length, 18" in width, 11" in height. Mount adds 6" in height.
Light Assembly Required - Attach Roof, 4 screws. Attach mount, 8 screws. Very Easy!
Optional Matching Seed Catcher Tray - 36" in length x 24" width.
The Mini Mourning Dove
One of Our Most Exciting 2009 Introductions - A Small-Pole-Mounted Large Feeder. A Hurley-Byrd First.
The Original Mourning Dove has been resized to a 2 1/2 gallon (10 lbs) feeder so it can be mounted
on our new Heavy Duty Small Pole Mount. We can now provide a large sized
feeder, pole mount and high quality cedar pole in one package.
Plus, while designing the Mini Mourning Dove, we also designed the new Extra Large Blue
Jay Fly-through as an exact match. These two feeders compliment one another
perfectly and will make a beautifully diverse feeding station.
Mini Mourning Dimensions: 24" in length, 16" in width, 10" in height. Mount adds 6" in height.
Extra Large Blue Jay Dimensions: 24" in length, 16" in width, 10" in height. Mount adds 6" in height.
Light Assembly Required - Attach the mount using 4 supplied screws. Very Easy!
What's makes the Original Mourning Dove different from
the rest of the
Mourning Doves?
The Mourning Dove shown to the right is the forth largest feeder with a seed capacity of 3 gallons (12 pounds) and is also the forth shortest of the series. Make no mistake, this IS NOT a small feeder.
Like the Mini Mourning Dove and Extra Long Mourning Dove, it has a different hopper shape compared to the Ultra Mourning Doves. Its hopper's vertical sides are not as wide or as tall and the tapered cut
from top to bottom
is more pronounced producing a strong "V" shape. With the hopper's prominent taper coupled to its shorter height, width and length, this obviously reduces the feeder's overall seed holding capacity. But because of these factors, we have achieved a more ample
feeding platform
for your birds.
The Original Mourning Dove is perfect for those looking to set up their first feeding station or anyone needing a high capacity filler feeder and wants the quintessential looking large bird feeder.
This is a superb choice.
What's makes the Ultra Mourning Dove different from
the rest of the
Mourning Doves?
The Ultra Mourning
Dove shown to the right
is our second largest
capacity feeder holding
4.6 gallons (18.5
pounds) yet is our third shortest feeder. The Ultra Mourning Dove's
hopper is shaped differently than the regular Mourning Doves.
The hopper's vertical sides are taller, wider
and the tapered cut
from top to bottom is less
pronounced, having
more of "U" shape.
Due to the hopper's
less prominent taper,
extra width and height,
the feeding platform's
"feeding area" is somewhat reduced. But
doing so has allowed us
to craft a feeder with a
very substantial seed holding capacity for the convenience of less filling and assures there is ample feed for your birds at all times.
If you seek a large capacity feeder and live in an area having heavy snowfalls or receive abnormal amounts of high winds, this is the feeder you need. It's roof holds less snow and due to its more centralized center of gravity, will be less prone to weigh and wind damage.
What sizes of
feeders do we offer?
Summer 2019........
We are going to cut our
ties with strict blueprint
building of feeders in the
Mourning Dove Series.
You will begin seeing
the Best of Our Best. And
to take an already amazing
product to a new level, we
need to break our mold
and go rogue.
Each feeder will be based on our blueprints but each will be allowed to become all it could possibly be.
Our sizes will range from:
Minis holding
2 Gallons / 8 Pounds
Regular Mourning Doves
3 Gallon / 12 Pounds
Extra Long Mourning Doves
4 Gallon / 16 Pounds
Ultra Mourning Dove
5 Gallon / 20 Pounds
Extra Long
Ultra Mourning Dove
6.5 Gallon / 26 Pounds
Matching Seed Catcher Tray for The Mourning Dove
Seed Catcher Tray for Mourning Dove: 30" length, 20" width and has a center hole that slips over your 4x4 pole. Hardware included.
What's the difference between a Large Pole Mount and
Heavy Duty Mount and which do I need?
In-Depth Information.
For a more in-depth look
at each of these mounts, view our
Quick Overview
Each Hurley-Byrd 4x4 pole mount is an extremely strong mount. You will not find a stronger and more beautiful mount on the market anywhere. Each mount is crafted of the finest lumbers suiting the feeder's weight requirements.
Our Large Pole Mount has been designed
and is crafted for use
under feeders with a maximum of 40 pounds
of load. See the statistics
below. We recommend
this mount whenever
a seed catcher tray is
used under the feeder
since it offers the
least obstructed
view of the tray.
Heavy Duty
Pole Mounts
are serious mounts
with a holding capacity
of 60 pounds.
This 60 pound figure is
an extremely conservative one and
our tests have shown
this mount will withstand
heavy wet snow loads
exceeding 80 pounds in
high wind conditions for
long periods of time.
This mount also has a
certain ornamental
quality with its tapered
supports. If you live in
an area of heavy
snows, high winds or
have issues with
mammals climbing all
over your feeders,
we highly recommend
this mount.
Statistics:
Actual Feeder Weights
Not seed capacities.
MD: 12 Pounds +-
UMD 14 pounds+-
ELMD: 15 pounds +-
ELUMD: 18 pounds +-
Heavy Wet Snow will
weigh as much as 20.5
pounds per cubic foot.
An Extra Long Ultra
Mourning Dove has
the capability of holding
4 cubic feet of snow
on its roof.
As an extreme example of the ELUMD:
Snow Load: 82 pounds.
Feeder Load: 18 pounds
Seed Load: 25 pounds.
Grand Total:
125 pounds.
This feeder MUST use
the Heavy Duty Mount.
Your conditions will dictate which pole
mount you need.
If you have any doubts,
purchase the heavier of the two mounts.
If you have any
questions or need
assistance, please feel
free to write us or
call toll free:
877-363-0199
Special Matched Set Offer:
Limited Time and Quantities!
Cherry Mourning Dove
with Heavy Duty Pole Mount
Matching Seed Catcher Tray
(Each feeder will contain various mixed Appalachian lumbers. Not just Cherry)
Ultra Mourning Dove
less Pole Mount
Ultra Mourning Dove
with Large Pole Mount
Ultra Mourning Dove
with Heavy Duty Pole Mount
Matching Seed Catcher Tray for Ultra Mourning Dove
Seed Catcher Tray for the Ultra Mourning Dove: 30" length, 20" width and has a center hole that slips over your 4x4 pole. Hardware included.
Special Matched Set Offer:
Limited Time and Quantities
Ultra Mourning Dove - Large Pole Mount
Matching Seed Catcher Tray
Regularly: $209.90
Special Matched Set Offer:
Limited Time and Quantities
Ultra Mourning Dove-Heavy Duty Pole Mount
Matching Seed Catcher Tray
Regularly: $219.90
Extra Long Mourning Dove
Patio Version (No Mount)
Extra Long Mourning Dove
with Large Pole Mount
Extra Long Mourning Dove
with Heavy Duty Pole Mount
Extra Large Seed Catcher Tray
32" x 24" Seed Catcher Tray slips over your 4x4 pole and mounts anywhere you desire along the poles length. Hardware included.
Special Matched Set Offer:
Limited Time and Quantities
Extra Long Mourning Dove - Large Mount
Matching Seed Catcher Tray
Regularly: $239.90
Special Matched Set Offer:
Limited Time and Quantities
Extra Long Mourning Dove-HD Pole Mount
Matching Seed Catcher Tray
Regularly: $249.90
What's makes the Extra Long Mourning Dove different from
the rest of the
Mourning Doves?
The Extra Long Mourning Dove shown
to the right is our third
largest in the series with a 3.8 gallon (15.4 pound) capacity, yet it's our second longest feeder offering more room (in a linear fashion) for the birds to feed.
Compared to each of
the Ultras, it has a
different hopper shape.
The hopper's vertical sides are not as wide
nor as tall and the
tapered cut from
top to bottom
has a more pronounced
"V" shape. This has allowed us to achieve
a more ample feeding platform for the birds but reduces the feeder's seed holding capability.
Due to its extra length
when compared to the Original Mourning Dove,
it has 28% more capacity
but still falls short of both Ultra Mourning Doves.
If you have a lot of bird
activity including larger birds like Mourning Doves, Blue Jays and
Cardinals plus are seeking the "perfect
looking" bird feeder, here it is. With its roomy feed platform and strongly "V" shaped hopper, this feeder's versatility and beauty are second to none.
Ultra Large Seed Catcher Tray for The ELUMD
Six Square Foot Tray for ELUMD. Measures: 36" length, 24" width. Comes with installation hardware. Simple and easy assembly required.
Prebuild Special Matched Set Offer: Limited Time and Quantities
Extra Long Ultra Mourning Dove with Heavy Duty Pole Mount
Matching Ultra Large Seed Catcher Tray
Regularly: $274.90
Extra Long Ultra Mourning Dove
Patio Version (No Mount)
This feeder is too heavy for a Large Pole Mount.
We will not be
offering this option.
Extra Long Ultra Mourning Dove
with Heavy Duty Pole Mount
Mini Mourning Dove
Patio Version (No Mount)
Mini Mourning Dove
HD Small Pole Mount
Mini Mourning Dove
HD Mount, 60" Cedar Pole
Mini Seed Catcher Tray
24" x 16" Seed Catcher Tray slips over our cedar pole and mounts anywhere you desire along the poles length. Hardware included.
Special Matched Set Offer: Limited Time and Quantities
Mini Mourning Dove - Heavy Duty Small Pole Mount
60" Solid Cedar Pole and Matching Seed Catcher Tray
Regularly: $169.90
Special Matched Set Offer: Limited Time and Quantities
Matched Set of 1-Mini Mourning Dove and 1-Extra Large Blue Jay.
Includes 2-Heavy Duty Small Pole Mounts and 2-60" Solid Cedar Poles
Regularly: $224.90
Make it the Ultimate Feeding Station:
Add 2 - Matching Seed Catcher Trays to the above offer.
Regularly: $324.80
What's makes the Extra Long Ultra Mourning Dove different from
the rest of the
Mourning Doves?
The Extra Long Ultra
Mourning Dove shown
to the right is an
extremely impressive
feeder that shows the
world you're a serious
birder. Its huge capacity
of 6.2 gallons (25
pounds) is unrivalled
anywhere and we've
gained its great capacity
through the use of a
very long, wide and tall
hopper. Actually, it's
long, tall and wide in
every aspect!
If you feed a lot of
birds,are away from
home for extended
periods of time or seek
a true pinnacle feeder,
this feeding station will
suit you perfectly.
Due to its long length and potentially heavy snow and wind loads, this feeder requires our Heavy Duty Large
Pole Mount.
Add the massive 6 square foot seed tray and it makes a major statement in any yard.
We recommend you bury a pressure treated 4x4 post in the ground
18" to 24". In loose
soils, cementing it in place may be a
very good idea.
What's makes the
Mini Mourning Dove different from
the rest of the
Mourning Doves?
The Mini Mourning Dove shown to the right is a scaled down version of the Original Mourning Dove. Do not be mistaken, this is not a small feeder by any means, it's just small in comparison to its
bigger siblings.
The Mini holds 2 1/2 gallons or 10 pounds of seed and since its weight is centered over the mount, a small pole mount and 1 1/2" square pole can be used for erecting this feeder.
In all other aspects, it's a Mourning Dove. The base, vertical sides and roof are all crafted from the same weight and grade of lumber. It has
a seed splitter, solid
brass hook and eye
roof latch and
double thick Plexiglas.
Add the Extra Large Blue Jay fly-through and you have a beautifully matched set of feeders that will cater to a wide variety of birds.
What's the difference between a Large Pole Mount and
Heavy Duty Mount and which do I need?
In-Depth Information.
For a more in-depth look
at each of these mounts, view our
Quick Overview
Each Hurley-Byrd 4x4 pole mount is an extremely strong mount. You will not find a stronger and more beautiful mount on the market anywhere. Each mount is crafted of the finest lumbers suiting the feeder's weight requirements.
Our Large Pole Mount has been designed
and is crafted for use
under feeders with a maximum of 40 pounds
of load. See the statistics
below. We recommend
this mount whenever
a seed catcher tray is
used under the feeder
since it offers the
least obstructed
view of the tray.
Heavy Duty
Pole Mounts
are serious mounts
with a holding capacity
of 60 pounds.
This 60 pound figure is
an extremely conservative one and
our tests have shown
this mount will withstand
heavy wet snow loads
exceeding 80 pounds in
high wind conditions for
long periods of time.
This mount also has a
certain ornamental
quality with its tapered
supports. If you live in
an area of heavy
snows, high winds or
have issues with
mammals climbing all
over your feeders,
we highly recommend
this mount.
Statistics:
Actual Feeder Weights
Not seed capacities.
MD: 12 Pounds +-
UMD 14 pounds+-
ELMD: 15 pounds +-
ELUMD: 18 pounds +-
Heavy Wet Snow will
weigh as much as 20.5
pounds per cubic foot.
An Extra Long Ultra
Mourning Dove has
the capability of holding
4 cubic feet of snow
on its roof.
As an extreme example of the ELUMD:
Snow Load: 82 pounds.
Feeder Load: 18 pounds
Seed Load: 25 pounds.
Grand Total:
125 pounds.
This feeder MUST use
the Heavy Duty Mount.
Your conditions will dictate which pole
mount you need.
If you have any doubts,
purchase the heavier of the two mounts.
If you have any
questions or need
assistance, please feel
free to write us or
call toll free:
877-363-0199
Installations and Erecting:
The Mourning Doves Bird Feeders are erected using our Large 4x4 Pole Mounts (poles not included) and are usually coupled to a matching Seed Catcher Tray. Seed Catcher Trays introduce a second level of bird watching pleasure by providing a large, open and unobstructed landing area to accommodate the bulkier/clumsier birds such as Blue Jays,
Cardinals and Mourning Doves. Most importantly though, seed catcher trays provide a
second opportunity for your birds to consume dropped feed which
saves YOU lots of "seed money" ultimately paying for itself and the feeder too.
The most desired installation for these feeders is atop a 4x4 post since they
cannot be hung due to their weight. But they can be used as patio table, deck, ground or stump feeders.
When pole mouning a complete feeding station having a Seed Catcher Tray,
the seed tray has a perfectly sized center hole that slips over and down the pole prior to mounting the feeder. Once the feeder and its mount are tightly afixed, the tray can then be pressed tight against the underside of the feeder's mount or secured anywhere along the exposed pole's length. All hardware required is provided.
(Quick Note - We do not provide 4x4 posts. Visit any lumber store and they will assist.)
Materials and Craftsmanship:
Appalachian Mountain Lumbers - See our Word About Wood page (a must read).
1.) Super thick base plates and vertical roof supports for years of durability.
2.) 3/4" Matched lumber roof halves of superior beauty.
3.) 1/2" thick seed retention rails hold up to years of birding activity.
Ceramic Coated Screws - Used Throughout. No inferior staples, nails or brads found anywhere.
1.) Screws are the ultimate fastener for their holding capabilities.
2.) Ceramic Coatins do not corrode like nails, staples, or inferior screws.
3.) Screws allow disassembly for cleaning, refinishing or repair.
Hopper End Seed Ports - We call this our 360 Degree Feeding Platform.
(The seed hopper is set in the middle of the baseplate and supplies seed in all direction, hence 360 degrees. What this offers is a tremndous gain in bird viewing real estate. AND, we have found over the years, the bird LOVE visiting our feeders from the ends and plucking seeds directly from the hopper's seed port.)
Full Length Brass Plated Roof Hinges - Keeps rain and melting snow from entering the hopper.
Heavy Duty 1/4" Acrylic Sheeting - Double thick sheeting retains it shape and is strong!
Positive Water Drain Holes - Placed at each corner for fast drainage of rain and melting snow.
Free Standard Accessories - Preinstalled:
Hopper Base Seed Splitter - Directs ALL the seed to the feeding platform.
Solid Brass Hook and Eye Latch - Positively keeps the roof closed, even in high winds.
See the left and right side bars for additional feeder information.
The Hurley Byrd Big Honkin Bird Feeders
Big, Beautiful and Beautiful!
The Hurley-Byrd Big Honkin Bird Feeders (fka: Mourning Doves) are in a
class all their own. Our years of birding and woodworking expertise produce the finest large
bird feeder available. Through a process of continued enhancement, our Big Honkin's
functionality and beauty have reached a level unequalled in the bird feeding world.
It is pure Form over Function - The BWM of bird feeders.
The Big Honkin Series is our top selling big bird feeder and for good reason.
Big, bold and amazingly beautiful, these feeders attract a lot of birds and tell the whole neighborhood
"You're a Serious Birder." If you seek the highest quality pinnacle feeder for your feeding
station or a gift that will never be forgotten, look no further.
Introduced in 2004, Into Hiatus in 2013, Now Back for 2019
In 2004 we crafted the very first "Mourning Dove" feeder and continued for
nearly 10 years until lumber supplies dictated a hiatus for the whole line. Here in 2019 we have
redesigned everything using our FFY Program Lumber and are introducing the name "Big Honkin: in order
to represent these amazing feeders far more appropriately. Each Big Honkin feeding station is
ready for action and suited to any bird feeding need you may have. We now offer the newly
redesigned Big Honkin Series in MASSIVE capacity hopper style feeders plus a
a fly-through version so large an eagle could nest upon its roof.
