Backyard Style - Outdoor, Backyard Pond and Birding

Monday, September 15, 2008

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Fall and Winter is for the birds! Actually, it’s not.

We are starting to see signs of colder weather in the northern U.S. and it's time to start thinking about keeping your backyard birds happy all winter if they do not migrate. Even in Southern states, it can become difficult for birds to find food.

Many of your local stores need to increase the price of bird feed during the winter because it takes up valuable shelf space and it doesn't "move quickly". Not at http://www.backyardstyle.com/ - our bird feed is the same LOW price all year long.

Think about it: Would YOU want to scavenge through ice, rain and snow looking for food? Since birds can’t head to the grocery store for a loaf of bread, here’s how you can help feed them during the cold weather.

Hang your bird feeder in a protected area to keep your feathered friends – and their food – out of snow, rain and wind. If you’ve got a covered porch, you can try hanging it there. Or stick it near a cluster of trees or bushes in your yard – this’ll help block out the wind so they can eat in peace.
If the food in the feeder gets wet, toss it, clean the feeder, and fill it with fresh food.
What should you feed the birds? A lot of birds love sunflower and safflower seeds – you can find both of these at our store or www.RachelsRobin.com.

Birds also need high-calorie foods to help them stay warm during the winter. So consider purchasing suet – which is a type of animal fat that some birds like to eat.
Don’t forget to “wet” their whistles! Water can be harder to find than food in icy weather, but you can help your feathered friends by investing in a birdbath with a low-watt heater or purchase a birdbath heater to place in your birdbath – to keep the H2O ice-free.