1. The size of decorative bird feeder you purchase depends on what kinds of birds you'd like to attract. Small bird feeders are perfect for sparrows, while blue jays and cardinals are more comfortable at larger feeders.
2. Hummingbird feeders have spouts that are designed especially for their long, thin bills. Fill your hummingbird feeder with a mixture of four parts water to one part sugar or with commercial hummingbird nectar.
3. If you have lots of birds visiting your yard, it's best to provide multiple tube birdfeeders to prevent crowding.
4. Clean your birdfeeders with a solution of one part bleach to nine parts water at least once a month. This will remove any bacteria build-up and keep the birds from getting sick.
5. Make sure your wild bird feeder is hung in a safe place. It should be on a sturdy branch or eave, and far away from the reach of cats or other potential dangers.
6. Birdfeeders with overhanging roofs keep the birds safe from weather while feeding. They also keep squirrels from getting into the seeds from above the feeder.
7. Make sure your bird feeder has plenty of perching space. Birds like to have lots of room while they are feeding.
8. Our birdfeeders are designed to be weather resistant. Keep your feathered friends fed year-round by leaving your bird feeder out all winter.
9. Caged birdfeeders are useful for more than one reason. Not only does the wire mesh keep squirrels out of the feeder- it also provides a foothold for birds that love to climb.
10. Different types of seed attract different types of birds. Choose a suet feeder for woodpeckers and chickadees. Sunflower seed is preferred by the widest variety of bird species.
