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Bird feeders can attract a wide variety of birds to your yard and provide extra food for birds when Natural Resources are low. However, putting out feeders requires responsibility:
- Bird feeders and areas around feeders must be kept clean or they can cause spread of diseases. Cleaning and disinfecting (with bleach solution 1 part bleach to 9 parts water) should be done monthly. Old seed and waste matter on or under the feeder must removed.
- Feeders should be attached to windows or placed more than 30 feet from windows so when birds are frightened they have a chance to avoid the glass.
- If you notice a natural predator such as a Cooper's Hawk hanging around, remove the feeder for a few weeks. The predator will move on.
- Outdoor cats are a major problem, killing millions of wild birds annually. If you have outdoor cats, especially feral cats, in your neighborhood, then you should not put out bird feeders or hang them high out of reach of cats. Some people put no climb fences around their feeders.
- Most Birds visit feeders to supplement their diets and do not become completely dependent on feeders because they require a variety of foods to meet their dietary needs. However, if you keep feeders going through winter, do not cease filling feeders mid winter or during harsh weather as birds that are in the "habit" of visiting feeders, will have an easier time finding food.
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What are some good brands of window bird feeders?
There are hundreds of window bird feeders available. According to reviews at Amazon, Wagners, Droll Yankee, and Duncraft both recieved 4.5 stars out of 5.
Would hardwood be good to use on a bird feeder?
Yes, it would. Red cedar is a beautiful wood to use for bird feeders.
What do people put in their yards to attract birds?
Bird feeders and bird baths.
What a bird feeder must have?
There are different types of bird feeders. Some are fly through, which means it is open and the birds fly into it and eat. Then there are perch type bird feeders where the birds sit on perches and eat. There are also weight sensitive bird feeders where you can set the weight you want. If a bird is big, the openings in the bird feeder closes, keeping them out of the food. There are also squirrel-proof bird feeders which keep the squirrels out of your wild bird feed.
Does different bird feeders effect birds?
Yes there are modified bird feeders for many birds, for example a hummingbird feeder has small holes for their different beaks. There is no bird feeder for all birds.
What sort of birds use a bird feeder?
You can get different types of bird feeders. I have a wild bird seed feeder and peanut feeders, and they attract the blue tit and finches, but mainly blue tits
What birds use bird feeders in the garden?
all birds eat from bird feeders its just getting them there without them being spooked so they will come back
Were do cardinal get their food?
Mostly from the ground and Bird feeders
Why shouldn't birdbaths or bird feeders be on the ground?
Predators.
Where can one find a bird seed feeder?
Squirrel proof bird feeders can be purchases at Lowes, Target, and most local hardware stores. Some online sites that offer a variety of squirrel proof bird feeders are Best Nest and Wild Beaks.
Is hydrogen good for the environment?
yes hydrogen is good for the earth.No freakin clue dude. No freakin clue. :0 There was a bird bird bird the bird the word. and he was surfing
What are the best ways to work bird feeders and houses into outdoor decor?
It is good to make sure that the birdfeeders match the house color.
