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Monday, May 16th, 2011
3:28 am	Duncraft Bird Feeders 101 Are squirrels and chipmunks keep on getting to your wild bird feeders? Are they responsible for eating all of the food inside? Are your duncraft bird feeders being damaged because of these critters? When they jump, they can go up high about 6 feet and then they can also safely jump back down about 9 feet. For your Finch Feeders, this may be a lingering concern that you have to address. These critters live off on bird seeds and this is why they will also find your duncraft bird feeders quite appealing. They share a love for seeds, nuts, berries, and corns just like the wild birds. If you have duncraft gazebo bird feeders, you can use a baffle or cage for it. Only the birds will be able to fit through the openings of the bird feeders when the cage is looped around it and these critters will not be able to get to the bird feeder because of the cone-shaped baffle. For your duncraft bird feeders, do consider placing them in areas that have minimal activities from squirrels, raccoons, and chipmunks. If you will be using a bird feeder pole, go for a pole that is not made from wood, go with materials like metal or hard plastic. The squirrels might appreciate you creating an isolation ground for them. Set a perimeter for these animals and use some chicken wire to fence the entire thing. The squirrels will like it if you provided them with a feeder too. Squirrels are important, they have a role to play in our ecosystem. Here, the squirrels should not be put in danger. There are laws that protect all animals from harm. Thru quality duncraft squirrel proof bird feeders, wild birds can peacefully coexist with other animals. You will be provided with a standard warranty when it comes to this and the feeder will cost sixty dollars. What the company strives to provide its clients is good value for their money with their products. You can have tube feeders or those which look like plates. To deal with specific bird species, go with the special bird feeders. If you need consumer reviews for duncraft bird feeders, they are available as well. You will never go wrong with duncraft bird feeders. The feeding birds will be free from any trouble brought about by squirrels. (Comment on this)
1:18 am	When You Have a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder If there are oriole bird feeders in your backyard and you see squirrels and chipmunks being attracted to the bird seed, this is actually not something that is good. It is not good to have these squirrels and chipmunks around the feeders for they tend to scare birds away. As much as possible, consider squirrel proofing any bird feeders that you have at home. When it comes to the squirrels, they are excellent jumpers. They can claw their way up and down on tree branches. It is amazing how a determined squirrel can reach a food source easy and fast. When it comes to these squirrels, they are especially fond of foods including sunflower seeds, nuts, cracked corns, and suet. If you have this problem, do consider setting up a bird feeder pole. The feed in your feeders will not be accessed by squirrels when you have a bird feeder pole and this is better for the birds as well. As much as possible, you want to prevent squirrels from jumping into the feeder so position a bird feeder pole in an area without trees. You have the option of getting a complete bird feeder pole or you can get a pole separately and attach it to a bird feeder. If you are looking for more ways to make your suet feeders, consider putting a metal or plastic cone on top of the feeder. The way that your problems with squirrels will end is if they fall tired of falling when they attempt to reach the feeders and they repeatedly fail to grasp onto something. You can resort to another thing if you want your bird feeder to be squirrel proof. What you need to do is add some dried or crushed cayenne pepper to the bird feed. Squirrels like any other mammals can taste the spices while the birds will not and soon enough, squirrels will not be getting near to your feeders. The squirrels will find it very challenging to climb the wire. If the persistent squirrel is successful when it comes to the wire, it will not be successful when it comes to the spinner system that you have here. First and foremost, please do not put poison on your seed as bait to wandering squirrels. Do not even consider doing this. Also try not to grease up the poles when it comes to your bird feeders. You do not want the grease getting onto the feathers of the birds and the fur of the squirrels since this can cause illnesses. In addition, grease coating is not found to be an effective way to dissuade squirrels to invade the bird feeder. As much as possible, always be hopeful when it comes to finding a squirrel proofing solution. What you can do is provide a feeder especially for the squirrels, chipmunks, and raccoons. What you have here is the best solution there is. (Comment on this)
Sunday, May 15th, 2011
11:19 pm	What Makes Thistle Bird Feeders So Expensive? The typical tiny, black bird seed that are usually found on bird feeders are nyjer or also known as thistle seeds. Those bird fanatics out there can get these bird seeds only from Asia and Africa where they are imported from. Nyjer seeds are first sterilized in order to keep germs away from them just like ordinary wild bird seed. Seeds fall out of the feeder because other birds sift their favorite bird seeds. As such, these seeds will not grow when left in the ground and Finch Feeders owners can simply pick them off and put it back again on the feeder. Nyjer or thistle seeds have two main disadvantages. First is that bird feeder pole are the only type of feeders wherein these seeds may fit because of their very minute sizes. Secondly, buying these seeds is quite expensive since they are not produced locally. Don’t be surprised if thistle seeds are known as “black gold” because usually, these seeds come in a much higher price than regular bird seed mixes. One will be able to differentiate thistle seeds because they look like tiny granules of wild rice. Do not be confused with the terminology of “thistle weeds” and “thistle bird seeds” because the two are not the same. As you can see in Figure 1, thistle bird feeders have generally tiny ports which basically are only for nyjer seeds. But as compared to plastic or metal, thistle sacks do not last that long. There are certain handling tips that you need to keep in mind in order to carefully take hold of these thistle or nyjer seeds. Be careful not to wet this type of bird seeds to avoid easy spoilage. This will definitely cost you more if this happens. The reason for that is quite simple. Will not the parent, here being the owner of the wild bird feeder, do everything within his or her capabilities to provide quality food to its child or in this case, the birds? Thistle bird feeders owners keep in mind one thing. If some sort of amount is needed for the birds' sake, then they would be willing to spend. Also, nyjer bird seeders are nutritious and definitely good for finches and other wild birds. You will definitely be awed once you see those colorful birds together. If you like keeping track of these wild birds more often, then better give them the best bird seeds possible. Definitely, it is worth your time to have thistle bird feeders. It is very pleasant to simply watch wild birds gather toward the feeders. As such, skip any reservations that one may feel towards bird feeding and go ahead to have thistle feeders now. (Comment on this)
9:53 pm	Difficult to Bring Bird Seeds Up If you find yourself canvassing for duncraft bird feeders, veer away from the intricate and costly lines. You need a lot of deliberation if you are to begin a bird feeding or bird watching hobby. However, if you are already geared toward purchasing one and are too excited about it, get yourself the basic large bird feeder. The other types of feeders have fewer benefits compared to Finch Feeders. First, you are not restricted to just a particular type of birds with large humming bird feeder and second, you will find out which bird varieties are really appealing to you for future reference. You might find it exciting to watch humming birds and learn their varied feeder style mechanisms or perhaps you want to add some more cardinals in your yard. The bigger your bird feeder is, the more bird seed mixes you can load into it. This means that the number of times that you need to fill it up is greatly reduced. Because of this, your flying visitors will have something to eat even if you leave for the holidays. There is, however, a handful who indicates a large feeder has some disadvantages especially when located in an elevated place. It is, however, advised that you bring down your feeder to pour in new feeds instead of pulling up the bird seeds. Aside from having the chance to check for any damage on the feeder, you can also clear it from casing and empty seeds to bring back free space inside. This explains the practicality of not having your feeders affixed. It is more advisable to nail them in a transient manner or to hang them somewhere you desire. A greater space to move is another feature of big feeders that we like. Some kinds of birds will first go through the seed combinations and this is very doable with the large feeders. In addition, you will also know which seeds are constantly consumed so you will have an idea what to buy next time. It may give off a strong smell during the hot seasons, so do not paint the interiors. A bird bath that you will add will have an additional benefit of providing drinking water for birds yearning for it. Compared to wood, metals are sturdier and therefore resist wear and tear longer. Should the squirrels persist in emptying your feeders, you can add squirrel impedance to your feeders. The top of a post is a better location of the feeders rather than the lower tree branches. This way, even the most determined squirrels or chipmunks will not be able to get their hands on bird seeds. The benefits of having a large bird feeder are not confined to the above list. You will be able to discover your own version of benefits as you start and as you continue using it. As long as you start your bird feeding and bird watching hobby and have fun with it, you are fine. (Comment on this)
7:03 pm	Understanding the Concept of Cedar Bird Feeders In our modern day and age, activities like bird watching and bird feeding are becoming really popular. And what is much better way to start with such a hobby as to have nice and simple suet feeders in your backyard. Actually, these feeders can provide you with numerous benefits including the ability to watch these wonderful birds. You can use cedar-made decorative bird feeders as projects for children because there are do-it-yourself kits that are available in the market. The kids should have some adult supervision in this case because they will be working with screws and hammers. You can forego the kits and simply make a bird feeder yourself. Homes are more beautiful when cedar bird feeders are used. Consider the location of your bird feeder because if you have a good vantage point, you can do some bird watching. One of the advantages in having decorative bird feeders made out of cedar wood is that you will notice that there is a significant reduction in the number of insects in your backyard. There are plenty of birds that can be attracted by your oriole feeder. Especially during the winter, you can help the birds out a lot if you provide them with food through such feeders. Another advantage of suet feeders is that it can act as makeshift nesting grounds for mating and breeding birds. In this case, it is possible for you to see newborn birds and this is surely a sight that amazes. It will be easy for you to monitor these chicks as well, seeing them grow day by day. Some wondrous chirping sounds await. Your days will be a whole lot better with the sound of chirping birds. If you want to have decorative cedar bird feeders at home, see to it that you can clean it. For example, there are occasions when birds that flew to window bird feeders accidentally hit the window panes which can hurt them. See to it that the area is open so that the birds will not hurt themselves. As such, take extra precautions on where you place your cedar bird feeders. When it comes to these feeders, see to it that you place them where cats, rats, chipmunks, and squirrels will have no access to them. In this case, the animals can discourage the birds from swooping into the feeders. A clean environment should always surround these cedar bird feeders. If you disregard the need to clean up these feeders and the spaces where they can be found, you are setting yourself up for illnesses that can be attributed to the bird droppings. There is no room for the development of health-related problems when it comes to something like this. In this case, you will not regret the decision of installing cedar bird feeders at home. Yes, these cedar bird feeders have their share of advantages but in order to have these advantages work for you, you need to be responsible especially when it comes to the handling and maintenance of these feeders. Aside from looking out for the birds, see to it that you also look out for yourself. (Comment on this)