Are you all feeding the birds please? Please put out some seeds for the birds .?

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also some water as they need to find water that's not frozen. Thanks.

njmarknj awh what's a little cr@p between friends......

edit. mmdj below. don't talk such rubbish. check out the RSPB site. they have it wrong? I don't think so idiot

yarcoffin. get a life.

yarcoffin. get a life.

Answer 1

I love watching the birds at the feeders in my garden, and it's funny how you come to feel responsible for them each one.

Why do some people think that because we care about birds we DON'T care about hungry people? It's not one or other you know! People who care for animals usually care for people as well. It's those self-proclaimed "put the people" first lot who usually do nothing at all in my experience.

I have heard it's best to feed them all year round as we humans have had such an effect on the environment that it's harder for them to find food in all seasons. They especially need it in breeding time and winter time.

Answer 2

Good call. They'll be struggling for food this time of year so every little helps. Be careful though, as in some areas an abundance of food can attract unwanted visitors into the garden such as rats so make sure the food is an area that will be unaccessible by these pests.

And if you have cats roaming around, it's a good idea to put a small bell on their collar to ensure they can't sneak up on the birds. whilst they're feeding.

This link provides more info on what to feed - http://www.birdwatching.com/tips/birdfeedingwinter.html

Answer 3

Wow is all I ought to declare...by no potential ideas, i take that decrease back yet WOW! you have been feeding your birds in basic terms seeds for their entire lifestyles...it quite is is the equivalent of a toddler eating in basic terms french fries for 6 years! do you be attentive to what share ailments be formed from this? i will call some, Fatty Liver ailment, and fairly some many greater! it quite is great which you have tried to feed them end result! Haha, yet you supply them salt on their fruit!? *Sigh* they are going to die VERY quickly in case you do no longer exchange their lifestyles, by potential of putting them on a strict pellet,end result and vegetables foodstuff recurring. With the 40 % being pellet, 50 % fruit and veggie, and 10 % seed. they have been taken care of VERY badly foodstuff smart (No offense) And definite, salt WILL make it worse. I recommend you do study in the past you purchase yet another poultry back. and purchase a e book on a healthful foodstuff recurring of birds.

Answer 4

I do feed the birds and it has also attracted rats which have built tunnels in the flower bed right below the bird feeders. That creates a problem as now the pest control are coming round to exterminate the rats which upsets me as they are intelligent creatures if unwanted visitors, I hate to think of them suffering from poison, a trap does mean instant death.In the past I have caught them in a humane trap and released them some distance away, they were back home within 24 hours.

Answer 5

LOL @ mmdj..how ridiculous..birds are mainly migratory, but even the ones that arent it does not harm them to put food out..we have 4 feeders out we constantly keep food out for. I go to the feed store and buy 50 pound sacks of food that I mix myself..it is alot cheaper this way than paying 6 or 7 dollars for a 20 pound bag..I average out at about 9 dollars per 50 pound bag this way..I mix what is called scratch..a combination of ground corn and wheat, then get a bag of milo(also known as maize), a bag of sunflower seeds, and a sack of millet..all in 50 pound sacks then mix and put in two large garbage cans with lids on it for a huge savings buying 200 pounds at a time...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/618289207/

Doves at our feeder..1 of them is a white dove
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/616675702/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/616675666/

Answer 6

Thanks for a great reminder! I've taught my grandchildren to remember as well.
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TO:mmdj.....You have your facts mixed up FEED THEM IN TIMES OF BAD WEATHER! When the weather is in the season of producing seeds then it' is alright to let them be self sufficient.
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Don't forget to fill the suet baskets as well.
When everything is covered with snow or ice they need extra energy.
The only God given talent I have is making sure the birds don't go hungry.
My garden has enough plants that produce winter seeds in times of ice.
those little plants that spring up in the summer under the feeders I cut and dry to hang out in winter along with black oil sunflower seed and wild birdseed. I also string cut apples. The water is always available with my garden pond which is kept open with a deicer.
You might also remember the rabbits and squirrels. Some fruit and corn they love it.!

Answer 7

I always feed the birds but they are lucky if there is anything left for them after the family of squirrels have been to visit but i always put out extra

Answer 8

Don't worry about the birdies here in North Norfolk UK - my hubby feeds and waters them at least twice a day - happiest birds in Britain!

Answer 9

Yes we're feeding the birds. I love seeing them come into the garden, and knowing that I'm looking after them. :o)

Answer 10

No and the reason is first I can't afford and second my outside cat will tehn use them as a snack so for bird safety I don't attract them for my cat to eat.