Birdfeeders

As so much of the country has been slammed with heavy snowfall, food becomes scarce for birds in these areas. The problem is twofold. Food is harder to find and the cold temperatures make birds need lots of food to stay warm. Bird feeders become very popular and welcomed during these times. We have already talked about the advantages of black-oil sunflower seeds, nyjer and suet, but there are many other things to feed birds that are good for them and not as expensive to provide. Peanuts are high in calories and fat and are enjoyed by many birds including titmice, chickadees, nuthatches and jays. The added benefit of peanuts is that they don’t freeze. Peanut butter is also loved and can be just smeared on a branch or stump. We all seem to have lots of fruit around during the holidays and many birds will love your leftovers. A platform feeder is perfect for offering chopped apples, pieces of orange, chopped grapes, banana slices and even melon rinds. Our platform feeder has many additional offerings such as rice, pasta, bread as well as leftover pieces of cake, donut, bagel, etc. When it’s cold, these foods don’t spoil as quickly as in the summer. Experiment with leftovers and see what your local birds will eat and these offerings supplement your seed offerings.