Below are the 15 most recent journal entries recorded in elvis5jacobson's InsaneJournal:

Monday, April 18th, 2011
11:25 pm	Easy Steps to Create a Good Woodpecker Feeder Different kinds of birds and not only woodpeckers enjoy woodpecker bird feeders. Bird feeding and bird feeders are topics that you need to know about if you're interested in bird feeders. In the process, you will now know what steps to take in setting up your own birds’ feeder. What you need to have in order to create one are pieces of wood, pointed saw to make holes and some nails. Make this as your own carpentry project. If you don't see yourself cutting up wood or sawing or doing all those heavy labor, then mesh wires can be substitutes. Create some kind of a space using the loop to fill in the woodpecker's food. You have to make sure that the woodpecker can fairly fit in and get the food that is why you need to cut round holes on both opposite sides. You have to know what kind of branch you would set up the bird house feeder for you to enjoy seeing it. For woodpeckers to have a wider space, you may choose a big branch in this matter. Of course, you don’t want too many birds scattered around your feeder that is why it is best to think of a place where birds won’t tend to stay. In order to set up your woodpecker bird feeders, you basically need to have three things which are power drill, twines and bird house feeder. You have to make sure that the hole you made is deep enough to let the twines pass through it. After inserting the ropes, elevate the bird feeder into your preferred height. Make sure that you could easily fill it up with bird food such as peanuts, raisins, cracked corns and sunflower seeds. You might still need a ladder to refill the woodpecker bird feeders if you have placed them too high. You also have to ensure that the twines or ropes used to put the woodpecker bird feeders up are securely tied. To test if these supports are strong enough, tug them lightly. Finally, you have accomplished your woodpecker bird feeders. If you think that you might need to do adjustments, you may certainly do so. You will notice that sooner or later, woodpeckers will be scrimping for the food in your bird feeders. It is important that you leave the woodpeckers alone once they start eating those nuts and seeds from your bird feeders because you might scare them away. The best thing that you can do is to take pictures of them to probably enjoy them. Woodpecker bird feeders are not that difficult to manage as what they seem. If your feeder accumulates dirt, then all you have to do is use a small brush to clean it. Through this way, woodpeckers would definitely be more enticed to come back for more. (Comment on this)
7:41 pm	The Simple Steps to Create Wood Bird Feeders If you have spare time, then why not build wood bird feeders? Yearly, migratory birds travel around and look for food. If your yard is filled up with bird feeds, then expect these birds gathering around your feeders. This doesn't involve expensive nor special materials of any kind. To go along with the hammer, saw and screwdriver, you need pieces of plywood, screws and nails. Before you create your wood bird feeders, you first have to make a plan for cutting up the woods. Draw how you would like your feeder to look. Take some measurements to see if your materials will be enough for the project. It is best to put the things that you have done after you have devised your plan. Next step is to trim the plywood into your preferred sized based on the size of the bird feeder. See if the pieces fit together (look at Figure 1 for an example) and using some sandpaper polish the rough edges of the wood. Make sure that the platform or base is wide and deep enough to hold bird seeds. Remember that birds normally sift through the seeds mixture and if your wood bird feeders are too shallow, some of these seeds may fall into the ground. It is important to put the roof into an inclined position to make the water flow off the roof. You have to ensure that the distance between the platform and the roof is high enough for the big birds such as doves to be able to eat well. If not, don't expect to see birds scouring around your feeders the next time around. You need to use metal bird feeder pole to be able to place your feeders at your preferred area. Once you think that all wood pieces perfectly fit each other, and then it is time to screw them together. Be careful not to torque the screws too tight as this may break the thin plywood. Now, you can now say that you have already built your own wood bird feeders. Through this manner, your feeder will not definitely wear out. Using your bird feeder pole, place the feeder on top and situate it in your garden. It is also relevant for you to create some kind of a food path to lead the birds to your new feeder. You can do this by carefully laying pieces of bird seeds from various locations that will lead them towards your feeder. This is a good way to let birds know where the location of the feeder is. Building wood bird feeders is one of the many feeders that you can easily build. Also, you may use large, empty plastic bottles or wire mesh for alternative materials. If you want to see more birds scattered in your garden, then add more feeders. (Comment on this)
Sunday, April 17th, 2011
6:44 pm	Three Important Steps You Need to Know Before Owning Window Bird Feeder Just like gardening, bird feeding is one of the hobbies that most people love. You may find window bird feeder in houses even in cities and provinces. If you really want to have a window bird feeder, then continue reading on. According to history, a monk was the first person to pursue bird feeding which happened in the sixth century. The reason why the German national did this was to keep insects from the place and to attract more birds. For starters of window bird feeder, you just need to keep in mind the three basic steps. First of all, determine the style or design that you want for your feeder and look for the most appropriate location to place it. There are too many types of feeders today to the point that others need special maintenance and have certain requirements. There are also window bird feeders that attract only specific bird varieties while there are other designs that emphasizes on the aesthetic value. The quality of feeders and its manufacturers are the two main factors that contribute to how cheap or expensive a feeder is. In order not to spend too much on feeders, know what you want to buy. Next on the list is to find a convenient place where you can position your window bird feeder. Three things are present that would affect your decision. The first important thing is to place them at some point wherein it would be easy for you to see and enjoy watching them, two is that you should place them at an elevated area which cannot be easily reached by other animals, and lastly is that the area should capture enough sunlight to attract more birds. Second basic thing that you should know is what type of seeds to use in window bird feeders. You can choose to have bird seed mixes, nuts and other fruits. You can purchase premium bird seed mixes from pet stores or you can buy one type at a time. To keep squirrels from coming back for more, try placing seed mixes with spices and other peppers in your feeders. You can also use suet as alternative to bird food. Protection and maintenance is the last thing that you need to know about window bird feeder. The spread of different kinds of germs that cause diseases will be avoided if cleanliness is practiced. Bird feeding definitely offers a lot of pros. One thing is that you would enjoy watching birds gobble up bird seeds by just sitting in your home. Two, your eyes will not only feast on these lovely creatures but also you will find joy in hearing them sing and chirp during their stay. These three basic steps should be enough to propel you from a novice window bird feeder owner to a more knowledgeable one. For more tips, you can use the internet as this provides a valuable wealth of bird feeding information. To get the most out of your bird feeding hobby, you may ask your veterinarian about it. (Comment on this)
1:07 am	What Kind of Wild Bird Seed to Shop For If you're one of those who have a difficult time choosing the best wild bird seed for your bird feeders, then this article is for you. You will be able to read about bird foods and other bird seeds which you might find suitable for you. After reading this, you will be equipped with the knowledge on the common bird foods and their characteristics and as to which type of bird eats them. Most wild bird feeder owners look for black oil sunflower seeds because birds usually are attracted to this. Travelling birds mainly need energy which is provided by these thin-shelled seeds that are rich in oil. You won’t be able to use black oil sunflower seeds if your bird feeder is large. As for small birds like cardinals and finches, sunflower seeds are best for them. Another variety is called hulled sunflower seeds which are pretty much the same with black oil sunflower seeds with the exception of removed shells. Those seeds covered with shells are definitely much cheaper than hulled wild bird seed. Goldfinches and doves mostly love nyjer or thistle seeds. These are found in Africa and other Asian countries and they look like small rice grains. Only thistle bird feeders can be used to hold these seeds because of their very small size. Also, your wild bird feeder can also hold some cracked corns. Buying this in kernels or shaving it off from uncooked corn will simply do. There are some people who prefer buying premium mixes because it doesn't need much preparation. Essentially, these are just combination of different kinds of bird seeds and nuts Since birds have special preferences for seeds, there might be some seeds that they would not eat. If you already have what you need for wild bird seed, then better look for regular bird foods. You may also place mealworms for robins and thrushes and orange or apple slices for orioles if your bird feeder is large. Sparrows and pigeons love millet and peanut kernels. Next on the list is suet which is another common bird food. Chickadees, woodpeckers, roadrunners and wrens are certified fans of suet. Hummingbirds love food that are sweet namely nectar and fruits. These birds cannot pick seeds because they have long and thin beak. As of this point, you might have at least an idea of what kind of wild bird seed and other common bird food to purchase for your bird feeders. There are probably different types of birds in your area that is why it is best to figure out what are those kinds. With this in mind, you will now know what kind of bird feeds to buy. (Comment on this)
12:56 am	The Good Contribution of Wild Bird Feeders Enjoying the sight of birds gathered up to eat can be done by putting up wild bird feeders and filling that up with different kinds of bird seeds. This usually works since most birds prefer wild bird seed mixes. There's nothing wrong with the picture, right? On the other hand, some say those wild bird feeders only bring about damages to the society. But of course, wild bird feeders really do bring bird food. With these contradicting ideas on hand, let us now discuss the positive and negative points of wild bird feeders in the ecology. There are a couple of health concerns that come about in relation with the locations of wild bird feeders. Since some birds fly from one place to another, there is a possibility for them to catch and spread diseases on the feeding stations. Bacteria usually come from bird's droppings and sick or dying birds. At some point, there is some truth to this fact since there have been instances wherein fowls and birds have been the main source of sickness. This problem is said to be caused by the presence of wild bird feeders. What birds do usually is to go to the area where wild bird seed is present. Negative instances such as these can still be absolutely mitigated. The way on how to deal with this is to keep your wild bird feeders neat and tidy. Since owl droppings are probable sources of diseases, it is important to remove these away on routine basis. Also, there is this information that having feeders around would destroy the patterns of migration of birds. Birds tend to be dependent on feeders which prevent them to migrate. But this hasn't been officially proven yet. Another negative effect of feeders is that more birds die in the areas where they are placed. The main reason is that there are ferocious birds that have a keen sense of territoriality and may attack other birds on the feeder. Also, mirrors, glass windows and other fixtures that reflect feeders deceive birds which are why they crash unto those. However, there also are a couple of good things about what wild bird feeders can contribute. One, feeders provide an alternate source of bird food in case that natural resources such as insects, fruits and nuts are low. Two, feeders are another venue for birds to lay their eggs during nesting seasons. Three, birds can have their bath here because some bird feeders also have bird baths. Fourth reason is that bird feeders can be bought at a very cheap price. Last fact is that competition is being developed because of the capability of larger birds to acquire more food than those smaller ones. To summarize everything, having wild bird feeders can be advantageous thru proper maintenance. The benefits and advantages from such feeders pile one on top of the other. As such, feeders contribute more to the ecosystem and environment rather than bringing harm. (Comment on this)
Friday, April 15th, 2011
6:52 am	Simple Steps to Create Your Own Upside Down Suet Feeder In building your own upside down suet feeders, you only need two basic materials. These are pieces of plywood and a wire mesh. Figure 1 indicates how a finished upside down suet feeders looks like. But before we get down to business, let us discuss first some information about typical suet bird feeders. suet feeders are specially designed for certain bird species and also, a certain type of bird food can only be placed in here. You might want to try out having another special feeder design which is specifically intended for hummingbirds or orioles because this type of seeder only holds nectars. Typically, suet is made out of beef or mutton fats that birds love. The properties of suet mimic that of real insects which are considered as bird’s favorites. You can purchase blocks of suet, store it in the freezer and take a piece to place in your feeders every now and then. Cardinals and woodpeckers benefit from suet bird feeders since it contains a lot of nutrients. This is particularly used during winter season. Since suet is made up of animal fat, it melts easily once exposed to warm temperature which will not be any more appealing for the birds. Almost all types of birds love suet. This in turn will discourage small birds such as chickadees and jays to feed. Building an upside down suet feeders may be the best option. Thus, you can discourage starlings and even squirrels from eating up the suet. First, in order to build your upside down suet feeders, you have to cut pieces of plywood which will be the roof and the wall of the whole feeder. Use wood glue to stick together parts and then nail or screw them together. In order to hang your feeder accordingly, you have to bore in some holes on the roof and use some nylon strings to hang it. Placing a small hinge either on the roof or on the walls will be of great help for you to access the inside of your feeder. The wire mesh on the other hand is used to create the flooring so that birds can easily reach the suet. The last thing that you need to do is to paint your feeder for it to look nice. Quite simple, right? Making one is better than buying a new one. This simple act of kindness towards birds by filling up the feeders with suet is a great way to contribute to the environment. With a properly hanged upside down suet feeders, you can be sure that birds will find their way toward it. To speed things up, you may create a food trail by smearing some suet on tree branches that leads to where your feeder is located. Just ensure that the area of your feeder is a place where you could see and enjoy it. (Comment on this)
6:33 am	The Real Size of Thistle Bird Feeders Known as nyjer or thistle seeds are those tiny, black bird seed that you can find on thistly bird feeders. These bird seeds are not locally available and are commonly imported from Asia and Africa to be used by bird owners and bird feeding aficionados all over the world. To keep germs out of nyjer seeds, they are sterilized just like what is done on ordinary wild bird seed. Normally, birds tend to separate the bird seed mixtures of their choice which cause seeds to fall out of the feeder. Birds can still eat the seeds even if it falls in the ground for these special seeds will not grow at all. In spite all the good things about thistle or nyjer seeds, there are two disadvantages. One, the diminutive sizes of these seeds makes it only applicable to special feeders such as thistle bird feeders. Second, since these seeds are not bought locally, it may be quite expensive. “Black gold” is sometimes the term used for thistle seeds because its price is generally high. You wouldn't miss them out because they look pretty much like small granules of wild rice. If ever you come across the terms "thistle weeds" and "thistle bird seeds", they are not the same. Figure 1 show how small the entry ports of thistle bird feeders which can basically only hold nyjer seeds for finches to peck through it. Those made out of thistle sacks may also be thistle bird feeders of a cheaper version. But in spite of this, thistle sacks are prone to damage than those thistle feeders made out of plastic or metal. Also, there are a couple of techniques that you need to know when handling thistle or nyjer seeds. First one is that not to let them get wet for this will lead to easy spoilage. This will definitely cost you more if this happens. So why not buy cheaper kinds of bird seeds than spend so much for nyjer seeds? Well, here's the reason for that. Being the owner of the wild bird feeder will let you do everything within your means to provide the wild birds of what's best. Thistle bird feeders owners keep in mind one thing. They will do anything to keep the birds happy that is why they are willing to shell out an amount of money. Good quality of bird seeds are needed by finches and other wild birds. Don't you think that it is wonderful to see different kinds and colorful birds gathered to eat? No amount can replace such opportunities to see different kinds of birds up close. If you want these birds to come regularly, then you need to satisfy them with a higher form of bird seeds. Definitely, it is worth your time to have thistle bird feeders. It is very pleasant to simply watch wild birds gather toward the feeders. So better get your own thistle feeders now! (Comment on this)
4:47 am	Just the Right Amount of Sunlight There is a similar pattern used in Oriole Bird Feeders and humming bird feeders. The available models for Oriole Bird Feeders and humming bird feeders are somewhat similar. These feeders have nectars in lieu of the usual bird seeds. The Oriole Bird Feeders only come in orange and there is a reason behind it. With that, several bird feeder owners normally put halved orange fruits on the feeder so that the orioles and humming birds will identify the feeder as the place to get their food. Berries or grape jellies can replace oranges for your oriole bird feeders if oranges are not available. Meanwhile, you can get your nectars from bottles available at retail stores or you can make one by mixing one part of sugar to every four parts of water. Thus, most of the oriole bird feeders designs are circular or have a wide platform base where the birds can rest while feeding. Meanwhile, humming birds can dance around the feeder as they pick some sweet nectars. It is also important to place your feeders on a high location. The chances of seeing these lovely birds on treetops are greater than seeing them eat from the ground. You can never go wrong putting the feeders close to fruit bearing trees to make them more visible to the orioles. You will sometimes not get the best spot for the feeder at once so feel free to move the feeders around until you hit the right area. Try placing it where it reflects the light or you may find some silver coins handy. Including a bird bath in your accessories can be attractive for birds. You will find it pleasing to watch the attractive orioles. Male orioles have on them brilliant yellow or bright orange feathers. A favorite hobby of the birds is to sing and the whistling is better appreciated up close. It is not an issue if your oriole bird feeders are smaller than the rest of the regular feeders. Some bird feeders look like bird containers such that it can accommodate more bird seeds intended for the wild birds. Do you actually like large birds to take every space inside the oriole feeder and leave no other choice to the tiny orioles and humming birds but to flee? Oriole bird feeders do a lot of environmental balance for the birds. You are providing them very important energy for their migratory hours within the day. Replenishing the food supply of these small birds is the simpler way to state the purpose of these bird feeders. Their next flight may be so soon, but their song of appreciation will definitely linger. So go and have a bird feeder now if you still do not have one and enjoy the benefits that come with it. (Comment on this)
Thursday, April 14th, 2011
11:44 pm	Get the Large Bird Feeder for a Lesser Frequency of Refill If you are currently scouting around for a wild bird feeder, do not be tempted to go with stylish yet expensive birds feeder. But if you have already made up your mind, go ahead and get yourself one simple large bird feeder. The other types of feeders have fewer benefits compared to large bird feeders. This is a way to find out the bird types you will be taking care of in the future because wild bird feeders allow more kinds of birds at a time. 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. A large bird feeder can also hold more bird seed mixes. Thus, you can leave on holidays without worrying about your feathery visitors. But there are also some who would find it disadvantageous to use large feeders especially when placed in a high area. With this, you regularly need to pull up loads and loads of bird seeds through a ladder just to fill your feeder. It is, however, advised that you bring down your feeder to pour in new feeds instead of pulling up the bird seeds. If you bring the large bird feeders down, not only will you be able to inspect the feeder for any signs of damage, but you also have the opportunity to remove the covering and hollow seeds and thus have more space for the birds. You can either hang them or temporarily nail them to your desired location. An additional benefit from big feeders is the larger movement space it offers. Since you will see the feeds that are most picked by the birds, you will know what to buy next time. You may color the wooden feeders on the outer part to change its appearance every now and then. It may give off a strong smell during the hot seasons, so do not paint the interiors. Feel free to put a bird bath that may also be a good water supply for the parched birds. You will also find huge feeders with complex designs based on metals like copper contrary to the usual cedar wood. It will be easy for migrant birds to see copper feeders as they have the ability to reflect sunlight. Compared to wood, metals are sturdier and therefore resist wear and tear longer. The highest part of the pole can be the spot for your feeders instead of it being installed on a tree branch. This way, even the most determined squirrels or chipmunks will not be able to get their hands on bird seeds. Aside from what we have mentioned, there are a lot more plus points of using a large bird feeders. You can even come up with your own lists of advantages as soon as your buy it and even as you continue. The ultimate purpose is for you to jumpstart you bird feeding and bird watching diversion with a bang. (Comment on this)
3:05 am	Getting Started with Humming Bird Feeding The primary group of people to benefit from this writeup is the bird feeding or watching enthusiasts and the first time owners of humming bird or oriole feeder. Top four items to be mastered regarding humming bird feeder its location, its contents, its maintenance and its potential problems. The items will be explained individually hoping to meet the goal of this article which is to expand your knowledge on the good that humming birds feeding can give. Finding a perfect spot for the exquisite set of humming bird feeder or oriole bird feeders is the first in our list. This article mentions oriole bird feeders several times because its primary features are a lot similar with humming bird feeders. One of the fundamental things you should know is to place the feeders far from the windows to keep them safe from birds smashing into them accidentally. Suspending the feeders in a flower garden will be a great spot. You can also pick a spot that is not only noticeable for the humming birds and orioles, but is also not under direct sunlight. This is a way to balance things out because birds are attracted to the warmth of sunlight but too much heat can dry out the nectar feeds inside the feeder. Next in line is the content of the oriole feeder or humming bird feeder that will serve as the bird food. The preparation of the nectar is simply putting together sugar and four times as much water while stirring continuously until you see the nectar appear. In case that you do not want to go with all that trouble, you can purchase your nectar juices in any pet store. But if you do not catch any from their stocks and you really need to make homemade nectar mixture, just keep these tips in mind. The water sugar mixture has a longer period before expiration compared to honey or jellies, and that is the first consideration. Birds will not gain any nutrition from artificial sweeteners so do not use them. Presence of ants, bees and other insects is not a good sign for the Oriole feeder or Humming Bird feeder. You can create makeshift ant moats, fill it with water and ants will not reach your feeders. A fine mist of water on the feeder can keep some of the buzzing bees away. Ideally, your feeders should be cleaned at least once a month or frequently if necessary. Immerse the feeder in warm water with bleach for about one hour and then clean the inner part with a basic bottle brush. Rinsing thoroughly with running water after cleaning will eliminate the possibilities of nectar contamination. The good thing about cleaning the feeders is that you do not need to dry it out before refilling. You cannot force humming birds to eat from unsanitary feeders more so eat rotten nectar and they will readily fly farther away to get fresh and acceptable food. Primarily, you are aiding the transferring humming birds to have a steady supply of staple food. We can name a number of benefits of owning humming birdfeeder like adding excitement to your garden and the friendliness of the tiny birds. Your garden will be a better place to stay in while watching the beauty of several humming birds flying around the feeders. Finally, once they no longer feel threatened, you can actually go near these birds. (Comment on this)
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
7:40 pm	The Relevance of Copper Bird Feeders There are plenty of stores that carry varieties of bird feeders that you can choose from. When you start shopping for bird feeders, you will see a lot of them made from wood, cedar, and metal. When it comes to bird feeders, you can never go wrong with one that is made out of copper and this is what this article is all about. First, it has the benefit of having a squirrel proof bird feeder design. When it comes to bird feeders, what is so important about them being squirrel proof? Here is where the seeds and nuts that you will use for the feeders will also be attractive to the squirrels and their species. When it comes to bird feeders, what squirrels do that makes them a problem is their attitude of discouraging birds from swooping down into the feeders as they empty the food out. The great thing about a copper bird feeder is its design because it has a cone shaped roof that prevents the squirrels from gaining access to the food. Since this is a hard metal, the squirrels are also prevented from using their claws. Lots of birds will thank you for your feeders. A copper bird feeder is great because it can act as a squirrel proof bird feeder and a wild bird feeder. You will have minimal tarnishing issues when you have a copper bird feeder. It is durable and it will stay beautiful for the entire year. As with all metals, you need to think about corrosion and here, you can prevent this from happening. When it comes to this, coat your copper bird feeder with a brush dipped in a copper sealant and lacquer. This way, you can prevent the feeder from getting abrasions due to sharp claws and beaks of feeding birds. The need to repeat this coating procedure will occur only when you find greenish tint on your bird feeders to prevent its complete degradation from corrosion. Another benefit that you will find with these kinds of feeder is that you can easily set it up without too much fuss. Here, you can simply hang them up on tree branches but sometimes, you might need to use hooks and hangers as additional supports for the bird feeders. In case that your backyard is an open area, you can purchase a bird feeder pole and perch it on top so that birds can easily spot the feeder. You will also find that there are countless shapes and designs for you to choose from when purchasing your copper bird feeder. What you have with the copper bird feeder is a feeder that is made from a very malleable and ductile material. When it comes to feeders, the wooden feeders require regular repainting while the copper ones do not. It is very east to clean such a feeder. Simply wipe it down every now and then and that is all it needs. When the feeder gets too dark because of grime, you can wash off the whole feeder in running water without any worry. So if you are very interested to have a mini-aviary in your backyard, you can start by having lots of copper bird feeder in strategic places. Fill them up with different types of bird seeds, peanut butter mixes and suet. Expect a lot of fine feathered visitors from now on. (Comment on this)
Thursday, April 7th, 2011
1:53 am	Having Cedar Bird Feeders There are plenty of people who like to engage in fun stuff like bird watching and bird feeding. There are many things to be gained from these feeders including being able to watch birds from a close distance. Should you decide to have cedar-made decorative bird feeders at home, there are plenty of do-it-yourself versions that are quite affordable. Since the kits will need some screws and hammer work, you should have an adult to supervise the kids. You can forego the kits and simply make a bird feeder yourself. In this case, cedar bird feeders do jazz up backyards. If you are into bird watching, see to it that your positioning of the feeder provides you with a good vantage point. The great thing about cedar bird feeders is the fact that they can add beauty to your home and repel insects at the same time. During winter season, feeders are important staple food sources for birds when natural resources are scarce. By having cedar bird feeders at home, you will be able to give mating and breeding birds makeshift nesting grounds. There will be opportunities that you might be able to witness newly hatched birds who try to see the world for the first time. Through this, you will be able to see how birds grow and live from the time they hatch. It will be great to hear chirping birds in the morning as well. When birds chirp, the sound is amazing. How nice it is to hear birds sing during the mornings and evenings as you go about with your day. Maintenance is an important factor when it comes to having decorative cedar bird feeders. What you should do is think about the placement of the feeder and see to it that you place it somewhere where the birds will always be safe. As much as possible, try to avoid placing the feeders near obstructed locations. 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. These animals can drive out birds away from your feeders. When it comes to your feeders, the area where you place them should be clean. It is inevitable for someone with bird feeders to have to attend to bird droppings and this is where cleanliness is the most important. There is no room for the development of health-related problems when it comes to something like this. If you can, do consider having cedar bird feeders for the benefits are plenty. In this case, it is very important that you take care of these cedar bird feeders because if not, you will not be able to gain anything from them. You want no harm to be done to the birds and you want the feeders to be as clean as possible. (Comment on this)
Monday, April 4th, 2011
1:12 am	Why Use a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder? Unlike the squirrels and chipmunks that you see in cartoons, it is not good to have them scurrying about in your backyard especially when they tend to spend much time near your bird feeders. It is not good to have these squirrels and chipmunks around the feeders for they tend to scare birds away. This is why bird feeders should always be designed in such a way that it becomes squirrel proof bird feeder. One of the skills of these squirrels is jumping. It is easy for squirrels to claw their way up on tree branches. The minute a squirrel sees some food, it will not stop until the food is accessed. When it comes to these squirrels, they are especially fond of foods including sunflower seeds, nuts, cracked corns, and suet. If the squirrels have access to the bird feeders, it will be the squirrels that will be finishing off the food and this in turn discourages the birds from flying in. If you have this problem, do consider setting up a bird feeder pole. The reason why a bird feeder pole is advisable is because of how the height is great for the birds but not for the squirrels. 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. Here is where you can choose to have a complete bird feeder pole set or you can also get a pole and attach it to a bird feeder. If you are looking for more ways to make your bird feeder squirrel proof, consider putting a metal or plastic cone on top of the feeder. The squirrels will not have anything to hold on to if there are smooth metal or plastic surfaces that are blocking them. When the squirrels try to reach the feeders and the more times they fail than succeed, they will surely stop bugging you and the birds can feed in peace. Squirrel proofing your bird feeders can be done in different ways and here is one more thing that you can do. When it comes to something like this, only the squirrels will be able to taste the spices and not the birds and this is why this will drive them away from your bird feeders. Another tip to make your squirrel proof bird feeders is to hang your feeders using a horizontal wire with spinners. When it comes to this, the wire is going to be a challenge for the squirrels. What you have as a backup is the spinner system which will cause the squirrel to fall to the ground just in case it is able to climb the wire. When it comes to squirrel proofing your bird feeders, you can only do so much. Never should you add poison to the bird feed and use it as squirrel bait. There is nothing good that can result from this. Grease is another thing that you should avoid when it comes to bird feeders. Grease can coat the birds' feather and the squirrels' fur which can make them vulnerable to certain illnesses. Here is where you should know that grease does nothing to squirrel proof bird feeders. (Comment on this)
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
1:25 am	Feeding Birds Through a Bird Feeder Pole Nowadays, you will not be able to see as many window bird feeders as there were long ago and this is because these glass feeders tend to result to numerous injuries not to mention deaths for the birds that fly into the window panes by accident and this is not what bird feeding should be about. If you set up decorative bird feeders in your backyard, you will find it difficult to attract birds even if the feeders are full of food and this is due to the fact that these birds know just how well these feeders can attract the mammals which can prey upon them. If you want to feed some birds, why don't you try out a bird feeder pole? You will find a bird feeder pole very effective when it comes to attracting birds because they like the height distance. Because of the height distance, the birds that are eating are safe from the squirrels and raccoons not to mention the chipmunks down below. This kind of bird feeder can readily be bought and installed with ease. If you need to buy a bird feeder pole, you can get it at a low price. In this case, a bird feeder pole is easy to make if you have the skills to do so. When it comes to his kind of bird feeder, you can get a decorative bird feeders or a window bird feeder and attach a pole down one end of it to get what you need. When it comes to something like a bird feeder pole, the pole should already be around 7 feet long. Mount the bird feeder on top and make sure that the distance of the feeder from the ground is about 6 feet. A feeder that is too low will be prone to problems caused by squirrels and chipmunks but having it too high will result to some difficulty on your part to refill the feeder. When it comes to a bird feeder pole, you can choose from three varieties when you shop for one. These are the platform feeders, hopper feeders and tube feeders. Here is where the bird feeders are different because of the shapes they come in. You can attach the platform feeder to a pole and this first option closely resembles a simple box feeder. Such feeders are attractive to bird species like sparrows and doves. If you want a bird feeder that will not attract squirrels and raccoons, you should avoid hanging these platform feeders on trees. The second option that you have is hopper feeders. This is ideal if you have ample food stores since you can fill up the hopper feeder and just leave it for a couple of days without the need for refilling. You can choose from a lot of designs and shapes as well if you consider this kind of bird feeder. The last type of bird feeder pole is the tube feeders. What you have here are clear cylinders with open ports. The open ports serve as the gateway for the feed to pass through from the tube storage. There is no right or wrong type of feeder to choose from. The choice is yours based on the look of your backyard. When you go shopping for feeders, do consider your budget as well. You can liven up a garden with the use of a bird feeder pole. Even people can gain from the use of a bird feeder pole. It is so calming to watch birds that hover around your bird feeder and satisfy themselves from your daily supply of bird foods. (Comment on this)
12:57 am	When a Bird Feeder Pole is Set Up When you set up bird feeders, chances are you have the same reason as many people do and this is to feed the birds and a part of providing the birds with food is providing them with a safe place to eat as well and this is why there is no longer any room in our day for window bird feeders because in a lot of cases, the birds end up flying into the window panes. If you set up decorative bird feeders in your backyard, you will find it difficult to attract birds even if the feeders are full of food and this is due to the fact that these birds know just how well these feeders can attract the mammals which can prey upon them. In this case, do consider having a bird feeder pole instead. Actually, the height distance that comes with a bird feeder pole is what attracts the birds to swoop down upon it. Another benefit is that the feeder is located high enough to dissuade squirrels, chipmunks and raccoons from climbing it up. This kind of bird feeder can readily be bought and installed with ease. For about twenty dollars or so, you will be able to buy a bird feeder pole. In this case, a bird feeder pole is easy to make if you have the skills to do so. It will be easier to just buy yourself a decorative bird feeders or a window bird feeder and then stick a pole down the bottom of one side of the feeder. When it comes to something like a bird feeder pole, the pole should already be around 7 feet long. A feeder that is too low will be prone to problems caused by squirrels and chipmunks but having it too high will result to some difficulty on your part to refill the feeder. There are three kinds to consider if you are planning to purchase a bird feeder pole for your house. Here is where your options will include platform feeders, hopper feeders, and tube feeders. Basically, the main difference of each from one another is their shape. What you have when it comes to option one, the platform feeder, is a box feeder that you can attach to a pole. Such feeders are attractive to bird species like sparrows and doves. If you want a bird feeder that will not attract squirrels and raccoons, you should avoid hanging these platform feeders on trees. In this case, option two pertains to hopper feeders. You can put bird feed in hopper feeders and leave it there for a couple of days without having to worry about refilling it since these feeders have larger food stores. With a variety of shapes and designs, this kind of bird feeder will truly satisfy the aficionados. One more option in this case is tube feeders. These are clear, cylindrical tubes which have open ports. You put the bird feed in the tubes and then the feed passes through to the open ports. There is no right or wrong type of feeder to choose from. When you go shopping for feeders, do consider your budget as well. You can liven up a garden with the use of a bird feeder pole. You can benefit a lot from a bird feeder pole. A bird feeder pole is truly worth the money that you will pay for it. (Comment on this)