Feeding Birds

This is a recipe for Birdseed Wreaths. Buying a wreath in store can cost as much as $25. I can make 6 for about $5. These make excellent Christmas Gifts and birds love them. Enoy!

Do you love watching hummingbirds in the summertime, but hate the cost of small bottles of hummingbird nectar? If so follow this simple recipe and enjoy the humm.

Organic chicken and eggs are healthier and they test better! Also, feeding your flock organically will keep them healthier and less prone to disease. There are a variety of recipes available to...

Parakeets are lively little birds that can make wonderful pets if cared for properly.

Watching the Ruby Throated Hummingbird as it drinks nectar from flowers and feeders is such a delight. I have feed many birds at my feeders including Cardinals, Goldfinches, Nuthatches and...

I will explain how to take a small order of chickens and increase your brood size to triple the size

Birds make wonderful pets for the whole family. If you have decided that a bird is the right pet for your family, you must learn how to feed your bird properly. Birds can live long lives if they...

Got some baby chicks? Lucky you!

Hummingbirds are fun to watch in wonder while they flap their wings so fast they appear almost invisible. With good feed and the right flowers, Hummingbirds will be attracted to your yard.

This is how you can create hummingbird food. From my experience this method works the best.

What pond or lake doesn’t look better with a flock of ducks proudly parading through the water? To me, ducks are one of nature’s most beautiful and ornamental creatures. Watching them glide...

Keep those birds coming to your yard all year with this homemade food. In the winter months this will also help supplement the diet of the birds as food is harder to find in winter.

Have you ever taken home a baby bird that's fallen out of its nest? If you had that kind of situation and you don't know how to feed the baby bird then read on to find out more!

Keeping a newly-hatched bird alive is challenging. They are very sensitive. They cannot have water, worms, bread, soaked seeds, or cereal.

Feeding ducks in the park can be a great experience for a kids. It gives children good opportunities to interact with small animals. But it's very important for parents to supervise this...

Many experts say that hand feeding a baby bird helps to develop a bond between the caregiver and the bird, but it is also a big commitment in which someone is actually taking the life of the baby...

Creating your very own backyard bird sanctuary is easy! Be wary though, backyard birding can become quite addictive

Although there is no foolproof way to keep bees away from your hummingbird feeder, there are several things you can do to discourage their presence.

Bird watching can be a delightful hobby. If you keep your yard stocked with the essentials - food, water, shelter - you can create a haven that birds will, well, flock to! While there are several...

Baby parrots destined for the pet market are usually pulled from the nest and handfed. Usually, they are not sold to pet owners until they have completely weaned, but some exceptions exist. As a...

Birds are beautiful creatures with lovely voices. They are capable of finding their own food, but if you choose to build a bird feeder you will bring this beauty into your own yard. You can...

Bluebirds love the convenience of man-made houses. That being said, they are picky about the cleanliness of their houses. They will not nest in a house unless the contents of the previous brood...

Introducing a pelleted diet to your feathered friends is not always an easy thing to do. Parrots, especially older ones can be set in their ways--and this means set in their ways of eating also. ...

Watching wild birds is an interesting hobby for lots of people. Many avid bird watchers have bird feeders or bird baths in their backyards. Here is a simple and easy to make bird feeder that you...

Although most peacocks are born wild, some have been tamed in park and farm areas. When you care for peacocks, you need to make sure they eat food that will help them grow in a healthy way. Use...

Don't waist your money buying hummingbird food when you can make your own.

Parakeets aren’t meant to eat a diet solely of seed. Allowing your parakeet to eat seed every day is akin to you eating steak for every meal; it’s not healthy in the long run. Your...

Sometimes you come across a baby bird or nestling that is hopping or stumbling around your yard. There once was an old wives tale that if you touched the bird, you would leave your scent and the...

Nothing can brighten up a dull winter day quite like a yard filled with varied and chirping birds at your feeders. Follow these simple tips to attract a wide variety of feathered friends.

This is an activity to do with your kids. It is a little messy but easy to clean up. It’s a fun way to have the kids do something for the birds around your home and a fun family activity.

Squirrels love these tasty treats and you will love watching them eat.

Many people think pigeons are a nuisance, calling them rats with wings, but pigeons can actually make very good pets. They are gentle birds and smart enough to have carried messages from place to...

While the various seeds are fine for attracting birds, it's also good to vary their diets by adding fats, especially during the cold winter months. Also, some birds, especially woodpeckers, seem...

During the winter months, it is more difficult for the birds to find food. If you have made it a habit to feed the birds, there is a fun and decorative way for you to provide for your feathered...

Whether tame or wild, pigeons and doves are seed eaters. Wild pigeons eat grains and fruit. Feed a pigeon or a flock of pigeons a diet of good quality mixed grain and add treats that are similar...

The most important step in eliminating flies is to eliminate their breeding source. If flies are breeding near the bird feeder, you should take steps to clean up the area, then perform routine...

Hummbirds are called the jewels of your garden.

Building a pine cone suet feeder is an easy project for adults and children alike. This feeder requires little supplies to construct, looks great hanging from a branch or outdoor hook and is great...

Suet is a dense fat found in beef. It is an energy source for many varieties of birds - especially woodpeckers, titmice, chickadees and nuthatches.

Offer several different kinds of birdseed in several different feeders to satisfy all your hungry guests.