Pasta may be the result of a creative attempt to use up leftovers by feeding birds in the backyard, but before you do so, know that it has no nutritional value. Small amounts of cooked spaghetti can be given to any backyard bird without fear of illness. You should only serve cooked, cold spaghetti on […]
Although there are some disadvantages to bird feeders, I still think they are outweighed by the benefits once you get used to them. The equipment used to feed birds can become filthy if they aren’t kept clean, and cleaning a bird feeder can be a bit gross and even unpleasant. When not in use, bird […]
What could be more thrilling than trying a new nut for your birds? Pecans, it turns out, are a big hit. As shelled pecans are difficult for birds to crack open and chocolate or spice coated pecans are toxic to them, only the raw kind of these nuts is suitable for bird consumption. Woodpeckers, Blue […]
Whether or not wild birds will actually utilize your bird bath, fountain or not, is more important than whether or not birds like fountain bird baths. Birds are attracted to the sound of moving water, therefore bird baths with fountains are a good choice. There’s no need to worry about anyone hearing any strange noises […]
Like humans, most animals in the wild have a memory, but how long a wild bird can remember something is entirely up to chance. Birds will return to the same feeder each day to feast on the fresh seed you’ve put out for them. If you decide to discontinue providing bird seed, you will merely […]
Squirrels can be difficult pests to control; it takes some creative problem solving to keep even one suet feeder squirrel-free. To prevent squirrels from eating suet, hang the feeder from a bracket or a bird feeder. Then, and only then, can you install a squirrel baffle halfway up the pole to keep rodents at bay, […]
The safety of the paint used to decorate a bird feeder is a valid worry; in fact, there have been documented cases of birds becoming ill after coming into contact with painted feeders. Paint a bird feeder without worrying about its safety as long as you choose a non-toxic, water-based paint that is designed for […]
Hanging a bird feeder requires some ingenuity and creativity on the part of the hanger, but a length of guttering provides a foolproof method. To safely suspend bird feeders from the gutter of a house or shed, the gutter must be in good shape and constructed of plastic. However, a joint or bracket is a […]
The availability of natural cover, such as a tree or hedge, in your backyard may necessitate the installation of a bird feeding station, but many homeowners find this option useful regardless. A suet feeder is best hung from a flowering tree or a dense hedgerow. If you want to hang it so that both sides […]
Hummingbird safety should always be the top priority when hanging a feeder, and while nectar will go bad if exposed to direct sunlight, it is easy to replenish. Hummingbird feeders should be hung in a visible, central area where hummers can perch or hover, giving you a front-row seat to their antics. Shade is preferable […]
