Lackluster Bird Feeding?  Take this Test!

If you're disappointed with the bird feeding action you're getting, ask yourself these questions.....

1. Have you waited long enough for birds to find you? Allow at least a month for birds to discover your feeder and add it to their restaurant lists!.  While you’re waiting, fill your feeders only partially.  Store the rest of your seed to preserve its freshness.

2.  Is your seed fresh? Fresh seed is much more appealing to birds.  A good rule of thumb is to wait until a partially-filled feeder is emptied in 3 – 4 days before completely filling it up.

3.  Is your seed appropriate? Lots of black oil sunflower seed, no milo, no weed seeds!  Many birdseed mixes are not appealing to local birds, and what you’re feeding determines which birds will come.

4.  Too much rain or wind? Seasonal conditions may require you to relocate your feeders to protect from the elements.  That’s the beauty of a single or double wrought iron crane!  They’re a snap to reposition – no concrete necessary.

5.  Are there cats or other predators nearby? Birds depend on eyesight to alert them to danger, so place feeders away from shrubbery or predator hiding places.  To foil cats, encircle a feeding area with low garden fencing arranged in an outward spiral. It forces a cat to reveal himself as he maneuvers through it, allowing more time for birds to see it and escape.