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 […]
While some leakage is to be expected from any Hummingbird feeder, excessive leakage is indicative of a poorly constructed nectar feeder and should be avoided. If your hummingbird feeder is leaking, the problem may lie with a newly purchased defective feeder; in this case, you should switch it out immediately. If the feeder has recently […]
The size of the bird house you need to build depends on the species you want to attract, but even if you know this, you can still wind up with unwanted visitors. Even if you know the species of birds you want to attract, the size of your bird house’s floor will determine how tall […]
It’s best not to decide on a specific location to install your birdhouse, as any solid surface, such as a wall or fence post, or the trunk of a tree, will do. To meet the demands of wild birds, a birdhouse should be hung on a tree, since that is where birds naturally nest, in […]
You’d have to be out of your mind to assume that offering wild birds even a single slice of bread every day would have any positive effect on their health. If given the opportunity, birds can enjoy a slice of bread without any negative effects on their health. Since bread is mainly used as a […]
Hummingbird feeder placement is tricky, but the most important thing to keep in mind is that the feeder should be easily moved if necessary. Hummingbird feeders are designed with either a short half hook or a complete loop for hanging. If at all, this would be suspended over a bracket at a feeding station or […]
