You have spent countless dollars purchasing bird feeders and accessories only to have them destroyed in the humane way. There are many ways to keep birds away from your garden. It is a good idea to check online first to see what products are recommended and the exact instructions needed to implement these ideas. The free bird feeders with instructions are available online for those who do not want to bother with how to keep birds away. We here at Northwest Florists take pride in providing the customer with affordable bird related goods free of charge. Northwest Florists provides fast delivery service to over 200 cities in the US and Canada.
It is always better to keep your bird feeders close to your house, barn, or other out of the way where they will make your plants safer. Having them close to your home will also facilitate you when you are making a quick get away to grab some things and bring it back. It is best that you do not use a lot of commercial bird combinations food as this will get left behind and attract rodents wanting the food that bird has provided.
Using a squirrel proof bird feeder is a good way to prevent birds from invading your bird box. Some squirrel proof bird feeders are weight activated and when they weight too heavily they will spring out of it. Another type of bird feeder is the metal fed meter which works much like a thermometer, except it is gold instead of plastic. These feeder are heavier and therefore less mobile. It is good for feeding larger birds such as pheasant, pigeon, and ducks.
Suet feeders are commonly used by birds in the winter months. This is because black oil sunflower seeds are very nutritious to birds in the winter. You should not put out suet feeders during the winter months as they are harder to clean than seed feeders. If you store suet feeders in the freezer they will last for several months. Be sure to dislodge the bird feeder from the bird feeder before you start feeding birds in the winter and refill the feeder with fresh suet feed before you feed the birds again in the spring. If you are using a suet feeder for more than a few hours without re-filling it will odorate and attract pests. Where possible do not feed the birds from direct feeders such as chickens or turkeys. Many birds will pick through the suet and discard original seed hulls, which can contain mold.
There are several tips you can use to deter birds from picking through your bird feeders. When the food in your feeders is left too long the droppings will become stale and the seeds will get moldy. If the feeder is located in a wet climate birds will prefer dried out seeds. To prevent the birds from laying in your feeders place some wire mesh meshola coverings over the feeder in the winter months. Birds often cannot fly through the mesh and will attempt to find a dryer spot to lay their eggs. Another way to prevent birds from laying in your feeders is to offer aStatic twirl as the birds pass the feeder. Birds can be spun through the feeder by using a invisible pointer so that the motor can be used without disturbing the birds. One final tip for keeping your birds safe from predators is to offer only dill, fennel, coriander, mint, and parsley in your garden. These plants deter predatory birds.
A decorative garden bench can be a good addition to your garden or patio. You can also give a more permanent bird feeder or birdhouse a try. You can often find plum feeders at garage sales and trade shows. Also, be sure to look for old bottles of wine with their tops cut off; these cans often become hidden in garden plots.
