Feeding Birds

Bird watching is a wonderful way to spend the morning hours. The best way to attract birds to your yard, is to have a bird feeder. Bird feeders can range in price from relatively cheap to very...

Welcome your hummingbirds to their feeder free from ants!

Providing bird seed during the winter brings the birds that overwinter in your area to your yard for easier viewing. Bird feeders come in many styles, but one of the simplest to make is a cylinder...

A bird feeder is a welcome addition to any backyard, especially for bird-watchers. Suet is a treat that many birds enjoy. It is best for use during the winter months because warm temperatures can...

Woodpeckers love sweet nectar, just like hummingbirds do. If you have a hummingbird feeder in your yard, chances are woodpeckers invade it from time to time. If you want to keep these pesky...

Hummingbirds, the smallest birds in the world, typically feed on flower nectar and spiders. Orioles will munch on insects, nectar and fruit. Setting up a feeder in your own yard can attract these...

Sunflower seeds falling from bird feeders and sprouting in the ground below pose a problem for gardeners who do not want a batch of sunflowers in their yard. Ideally, you should keep as much of...

The act of feeding wild birds has been a controversial issue in Australia. Although most professionals are in opposition of the practice, the majority of bird lovers continue to feed these birds....

The sight of a woodpecker rapping on a suet cake is one of the delights of feeding wild birds in winter. A glint of bright red on a male red bellied woodpecker's head, the bright black and white...

Wild birds tend to be messy in the way that they eat, scattering seed and empty seed shells in the process. This can, unfortunately, pose problems, such as attracting other animals, including...

Installing a wild bird feeder that's squirrel proof is easier than you think. You can spend a hundred dollars on shepherd's hooks or other contraptions, or you can spend $6 on a bracket and some...

Hummingbirds are one of nature's most beautiful, delicate-looking creatures, with glistening little bodies supported by rapidly-beating wings. Attract hummingbirds to your yard by hanging a...

For anyone who raises chickens, finding a way to feed them without most of the food going to waste is always a challenge because chickens often peck and scratch their food into the dirt to be...

This is a fun and moderately easy craft to make. It can be done with children also. A Hummingbird feeder does not have to be anything special. Hummingbirds enjoy the color red. This is what...

How to make a bird feeder from a milk carton.

Baby chickens need to be in a confined area surrounded by wire for the first months of their lives to make sure they keep warm and have food and water nearby. If the chicks have their mother, then...

Finches are one of the most social and colorful birds in North America. Placing a finch feeder in the backyard invites these colorful birds to safely enter and remain for the family to enjoy. You...

If you live around trees and wooded areas, you may see all different types of wild birds flying in and out of your yard. Setting up a simple bird feeder can lead the way to amazing discoveries for...

Suet is made from fat and is an important source of calories for birds. Suet plugs are shaped to fit in predrilled holes in bird feeders. The advantage of a feeder that uses suet plugs is that you...

Feeding wild birds is one way to get close to wild birds, and can also be very educational for your children. It's also a great way to get photos of wild birds for research papers, or just for...

Did you know that in the winter, squirrels do all they can to steal seeds from bird feeders, but with this squirrel-proof shield, you can keep the squirrels out and the seeds in.

When I recently had to cut down a tree in my yard, because it had been hit by lightning, I took a section of one of the branches to make a garden bird feeder. It also makes a great suet bird...

If you are battling ants on your hummingbird feeders here is a solution that is easy to solve the problem.

A chicken feeder is a useful way to make feeding easier. It's the perfect gadget to use when you're going away and leaving the chickens on their own. With a few items from a local hardware store...

Attract feathered friends to your yard with bird feeders filled with tempting seeds or suet. Instead of the unimaginative bird feeders that can be purchased ready-made from the store, put your...

Orioles are beautiful birds. A great way to bring Orioles into your yard is with an Oriole feeder. Buying the special food can be expensive, but it can easily be made at home for a far lower cost....

Many homeowners enjoy watching hummingbirds visit colorful flowers growing in the yard. To attract more hummingbirds, place brightly colored hummingbird feeders outside, and fill them with a...

I enjoy watching the many different varieties of birds that I have been attracting to my backyard. It was exciting to see that not only were hummingbirds attracted to the feeder, but there were...

A simple solution to keeping ants away from bird food, eggs, and hatchlings!

The Baltimore Oriole is a beautiful bird. Attracting them into your yard is actually quite easy. Read this quick article to learn the simple tricks.

You may have put out a bird house, hoping that spring would bring a family of bluebirds. For bird lovers, offering water (or bird bath) and birdseed, in a location where you can enjoy all the...

How to Attract the Red-Bellied Woodpecker to Your Backyard.

How to Attract the Northern Mockingbird to Your Backyard.

Hummingbird nectar is an easy and inexpensive way to bring the beautiful birds to your yard. Hummingbirds need lots of sugar in their diet and often prefer sugar water to nectar found in flowers....

If you would like to see more birds in your lawn, without having to buy a bird feeder then read on. You may inadvertently attracted numerous birds to your lawn without the use of a bird feeder or...

If your hummingbird feeder is being raided by armies of ants the solution is an easy to make ant moat. Using the fact that ants can't swim this recycled moat will effectively stop this problem.

Hummingbirds are some of the smallest birds on earth, weighing less than a nickel and growing no more than 3 to 4 inches in length. Although small in size, hummingbirds have a voracious appetite...

If you love bird, like I do, you want to attract them to your yard. But that often attracts squirrels too. Here is a simple suet recipe that squirrels don't like, but birds love.

Two different styles of bird feeder that can be made for pennies from recyclables. Using common laundry detergent or softener bottles as the base, you can make up a feeder in about ten minutes!

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.

Create your own wild bird habitat right in your own backyard by learning simple ways on how to attract them and make them happy. Design your own wild bird haven in your garden by knowing the 4...

Have you ever wondered how you can help birds survive in the winter? Make suet for a bird feeder. It's easy and a little goes a long way!

Hummingbirds can be found in both North and South America. They are well-known for their long skinny beaks and their ability to hover in one location for a period of time. One thing most people...

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

Keeping a few chickens and/or other fowl is almost mandatory if you dwell in the country. After many years of trying different feeding methods I made a simple feeder that is cheap/easy to make and...

If you are a bird enthusiast, making a window bird feeder is a great project for you. It uses simple materials and takes very little time to make, but the results are an amazing parade of birds...

Nothing is more relaxing than watching wild birds at a feeder. Everything you need to make your own bird feeders is probably in your home, with the exception of bird seed. Making a bird feeder is...

If you love watching birds then a bird feeder may be the perfect addition to your yard. Bird feeders from home improvement and home decor stores can be costly. Make your own bird feeder with a...

Birds are amazing creatures. They fly around, survey the situation from above and really have an interesting life, if we discuss it in the human perspective. Having more birds around mean you can...

Easy preparation and storage of hummingbird water. They will feed all winter if you make sure to fill the feeder!