Although you may not realize it, you may have already seen or even owned a platform bird feeder. For those who are unfamiliar, what is a platform? A wooden bird feeder, typically shaped like a square or rectangle, is used to store food specifically for birds. It’s significantly bigger than standard feeders, therefore it’ll attract […]
To keep bees from laying eggs in a hummingbird feeder, you need do nothing more than clean the feeder frequently. The first step in learning how to get bees out of a hummingbird feeder is to clean it once or twice a day using a warm, dripping wet sponge. You can use a hot, soapy […]
Never ask someone else’s advice on how often to refill a bird feeder; that decision should be made alone by you, taking into account how often the birds in your yard consume the food. In normal conditions, a bird feeder should be refilled around every two weeks. In the spring and summer, that frequency will […]
If you want to hang your bird feeder successfully, don’t rely on the hoop or ring that comes attached to it by default. For the majority of people, the best place to hang a bird feeder is on a sturdy yet moveable bird feeder pole, while for others, hanging feeders from various branches inside a […]
The constant rotation of a bird feeder can discourage most birds from perching on it to eat, but it also poses a danger to smaller birds that may be feeding at the feeder in your garden. You can prevent a bird feeder from spinning by securing it to anything other than the feeder itself, or […]
Hummingbirds aren’t picky about whether they’re in the sun or the shade, but it’s vital to keep in mind that direct sunlight can ruin nectar. The heat of the sun can swiftly ferment any nectar mixture within hours, which can discourage hummingbirds if the nectar becomes bad. Put the feeder in a shady, cool place […]
You’d be surprised to learn that finches will use nectar feeders as well as seed feeders, so long as both types of food are readily available to birds of varying finch compatibility. Finches prefer seed feeders made of translucent plastic or glass that are stocked with sunflower or thistle seeds. Like a Finch Sock, which […]
If you want to attract a particular type of bird to your yard, you should research that species to determine whether a stand-alone bird bath or one mounted at a higher level is necessary. Attracting more backyard birds in the United States can be done with or without an elevated bird bath. Birds that normally […]
Keeping the seed feeders dry is essential, as this will ensure that the bird seed inside, or outside in the open, will remain dry. Seed feeders can be kept dry by placing them in shady areas, such as beneath a porch or an overhanging tree, provided that birds can still get to them. Even better, […]
If this larger-than-average backyard bird isn’t given the area it needs to fly in on its way to feeders, it will be difficult for it, and especially for Mourning Doves, to land on feeders. Placement of Grief Dove feeders require an open area, most likely on the grass, and are best placed in the yard’s […]
