Cedar wood is known for its durability and resilience, making it an ideal material for bird feeders. Cedar is the best wood for bird feeders and bird homes because it is durable and easy to work with, especially when shaved into thin strips for a more attractive appearance. Cedar is naturally insect-repellent and can resist […]
Beef fat balls have only one practical application, and that is as a source of food for the many species of birds that frequent suburban yards. For use only with wild birds, these fat balls come with specific instructions. You may get a bird’s eye view of your backyard by removing the fat balls from […]
If you want to see wild birds in action, keep an eye on the feeders the next time it rains and you’ll notice that fewer birds visit, and those that do can be seen fluffing their feathers. Because a brief drizzle poses no threat to the birds, they continue to visit feeders even when it […]
Although it is possible for birds to continue using a bird bath even if bees are present, you shouldn’t risk scaring away the few wild birds that would otherwise stop by. To prevent bees from congregating around a bird bath, provide the birds with a separate watering hole located distant from the hive-heavy bird bath. […]
It’s important to remember that coloring wooden bird feeders is a delicate procedure, and that you need to take special care not to harm the birds you’ll be feeding. Water-based, non-toxic dyes are the safest option for staining a wooden bird feeder. Keep the feeder’s interior free of stains, but don’t use it until you’ve […]
Even if they’re not the typical nut for backyard birds, you can still expect to see birds happily devouring them. The only kind of Macadamia nuts that are safe for birds to consume are unsalted ones that haven’t been treated in any way. You’d have to break them up to make them more manageable for […]
A small cup or trench of water is all that’s needed to keep ants away from a hummingbird feeder. For hummingbirds, a cup with a central hook and a second hook attached to the cup’s outer bottom can serve as an ant moat. A feeder can be hung from the underside by hooking the cup’s […]
As a common source of energy, which birds value more in the winter, it is imperative that we provide this essential wild bird food to the birds in our backyards. The ingredients in suet are generally similar to what birds consume in the wild, which is why they enjoy it so much. While most of […]
Unsanitary bird baths in the yard can be the source of a variety of health problems, so it’s important to keep these fixtures in good repair. The cleanliness of a bird bath depends on its caretaker more than on the bird bath’s design or construction, hence there is no one best option for a bird […]
Initially it can be tough to reach the branch you intend to hang a bird feeder off high up in a tree, but it only needs to be done once then its a breeze thereafter. If you want to hang a bird feeder from a high branch of a tree, you’ll need a ladder to […]
