How do I stop mold from developing in my bird feeders?

Question

I have switched from wood to plastic so when it occurs I can clean it easier, but I wish I could stop it altogether. Thank-you in advance.

Answer 1

when water from rain gets on uneaten birdseed.it will create mold as it is rotting. Do not put more seed in your feeder than the birds will eat in one day.

Answer 2

To reduce the amount of mold only put out about a days' worth of seed at a time. When my feeders get mold I dicard the feed, scrape the surfaces, wash with dish soap, rinse well, then spray with a mixture of water and bleach. Let bleach stay about 10 min. then rinse thoughly again. When feeder is dry refill it. Drain holes in feeder will help. Suggest you use rubber gloves when doing the cleaning due to bird flu.

Answer 3

I HAD THAT, TOO. IF YOU ARE VIGILANT AND KEEP THE SEED DRY THAT WILL HELP. THE SEED WILL GET BAD VERY QUICKLY IN THE HEAT IF IT RAINS OR YOU WATER YOUR YARD AND IT GETS IN THE DISH. IT WILL CAUSE MOLD AND ROT THAT CAN EVEN MAKE YOUR BIRDIES SICK. IF YOU CAN FIND A FEEDER THAT HAS A LITTLE BIT OF A DRAIN THAT WILL BE THE BEST THING. AND THAT WOODEN ONE MAY HAVE HAD JUST THAT. I HAVE ONE AND IT NEVER GETS CRUMMY BECAUSE IT HAS A FEW CRACKS THAT LET THE WATER RUN OUT. YOU COULD DRILL A COUPLE TINY HOLES IN IT SO THE WATER WOULD GET OUT BUT KEEP THE SEED IN.