I was amazed at how much feed just 6 young birds could waste. Since I have so few birds, I picked up a baby pig, creep feeder. This has made such a huge difference! In case you have never seen one, here is a link.
http://www.pbsanimalhealth.com/details/Baby-Pig-Creep-Feeder/236-102.html
http://www.pbsanimalhealth.com/details/Baby-Pig-Creep-Feeder/236-102.html