Several of my neighbors have feeders so the birds aren't looking at mine. I have 4 feeders up, one with thistle, a suet feeder, a platform feeder and a tube feeder. I also have a birdbath out for them but its been a week and I haven't had any takers.
2006-11-08 10:33:43 · 9 answers · asked by Brokn 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
What type of bird seed are you using (besides the suet and thistle)? Is it a general mixed seed? Try black sunflower seeds for birds. I used to use the all purpose seed mix, but found I mostly attracted sparrows and starlings. When I switched to the black sunflower seeds, I've had a better variety of birds. It is a bit more expensive, but I think worth it! P.S. The only bird that seems to eat my suet are the woodpeckers, but they are always welcome.
2006-11-08 10:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by mrstekstar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've never had feeders up before this it can take as long as 3 months for the birds to regularly use your feeders. Keep them up and keep offering food. It'll just take a bit of time for them to realize that a new buffet has been put up :-) . I think it took 2 months before the birds started using my dad's feeders when they first came up. Not many came at first, but by the second and the third season we had to put up 2 extra feeders because people were fighting for dinner!
2006-11-09 03:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have a cat? they may have a reason they don't like your yard, see if you can find any.
also
give it a month they may need to run out where they are used to eating and hanging around.
and maybe they like the neighbor's cooking better.
each feed attracts different birds. you may have a gourmet dinner set out for a birds from the next state!
so see what works for your neighbors.
and research which birds you want to attract.
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2006-11-08 18:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by homelessinorangecounty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Count your blessings & take them down. Birds always look greener in your neigbors yards. It is easier to get them to come then to get them to leave. They make noise at all the wrong times, make a mess in all the wrong spots, & the feeders will attrack squirrels (try getting them out of your roof once they chew their way in).
2006-11-08 18:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oftentimes, birds are attracted to one color more than others, so try a different color than the ones you have or try changing the location to a more visible and accesible spot.
2006-11-08 18:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by supergeek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry, be patient.
Birds tend to be habitual feeders if they know a ready source of food.
They will soon discover yours and start to use them
2006-11-08 19:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by of Light 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try changing the location. If you have cats they may stay away
2006-11-08 18:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by keith s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard you should put food out daily so they know to come.PNUTbutter on a pinecone and birdseed is good.
2006-11-08 18:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peanut butter might attract them like someone else said if you have cats around they might stay away
2006-11-08 19:15:06 · answer #9 · answered by fungirl12_megan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋