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bird feed

07/12/2022

Feeding the birds during winter…..

At this time of year, put out food and water on a regular basis. In severe weather, feed twice daily if you can: in the morning and in the early afternoon. Birds require high-energy (high-fat) foods during the cold winter weather to maintain their fat reserves to survive the frosty nights. Cold weather and lots of snow can be very tough on birds. But you can help your feathered friends by following these winter bird feeding tips. As you likely already know, the winter months can be very difficult for our... Read More

10/11/2022

Winter Bird Food……

With weather forecasters calling for more extreme winter weather across much of the country this week, now is the time to administer a little TLC to your bird feeder. Remember to keep the feeder clean and clear of snow, give any seed feeders a shake before refilling them to dislodge compacted seed and dump out any old remnants, and, of course, fill ‘er up. Feeders can help birds through harsh winter conditions, like the ones building right now. 10. Black-oil sunflower seed. This seed the “hamburger” of the bird world: nearly every... Read More