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Backyard Bird Feeding - Page 4

Published 30th October 2021

7 nutritious things to feed wild birds

When offering random things found around the home to wild birds, make sure its has nutritional value - while at the same time can be fed out of feeders.

Published 19th October 2021

What kitchen scraps can birds eat

Kitchen scraps' birds can eat would be fruit of any kind, plus all meat fats to benefit their health; whereas less healthy fillers would be bread, cereal, rice or pasta.

Published 14th October 2021

Can you put Suet Pellets in a Peanut Feeder

While it certainly is possible you can put pellets inside of a peanut feeder; smaller gaps on a nut bird feeder can make it a little more tricky to use for birds.

Published 8th October 2021

What do Robins eat at feeders

Robins are primarily ground eating birds so are seen to eat insects, berries and fruits; offer Robins mealworms, fruits, seeds and suet on a platform feeder.

Published 22nd September 2021

Can you put Honey in a Hummingbird feeder

First of all, honey is pretty much toxic to hummingbirds, thus you cannot put honey in a feeder. And if you could, honey would likely cause the feeder to clog up.

Published 16th September 2021

Why do birds eat suet

Birds like to eat suet because the fat in suet can provide them energy when its most needed, primarily in winter, with other vital ingredients included.

Published 10th September 2022

Can you put thistle in a regular bird feeder

You can put thistle seed in a regular seed feeder within reason, yet thistle is best served in a thistle feeder because they're designed to prevent thistle spilling.

Published 10th September 2022

How to feed peanuts to birds

Birds will want to feed on peanuts stored in a suspended bird feeder, so feeders must be provided; while at the same time less able birds will feed off feeders.

Published 30th August 2021

How to feed birds without a bird feeder

You may see an uptake of birds feeding on your lawn or up trees if this is where you've left bird food without a feeder in sight, though a bowl can keep it tidy.

Published 28th August 2021

Can you feed birds Suet in the Summer

Continue to feed wild birds all types of suet all year, only in summertime the suet can soften, creating a greasy mess, so be careful it can't foul birds' feathers.