Birds

Bird feeders are a worthwhile investment of your time and money. Imagine the sweet songs of various birds filling your yard. Buying a birdfeeder is not difficult as there are plenty lining the shelves in the store. Before you go shopping though, you’ll want to come up with a type of bird feeder plan. Depending on the environment you live in and the type of birds you’d like to attract, you will need to shop for specific types of bird feeders.

Feeding In Style

Many bird feeders are created to fit into your yard décor. Decorative bird feeders not only give your feathered friends a snack, they also add charm to your yard. Many birds are not particular about where they find their meals, so even unique bird feeders will work well in attracting the birds. Other birds are a little bit more particular about the kinds of foods that they eat. If you’d rather use materials you already have in your house to make your bird feeder, you’ll find free bird feeder plans online. If you want to know how to make a bird feeder, you can also just use some intuition.

Homemade Bird Feeders

Bird feeders are not hard to make. A coffee can bird feeder, for example, is made from a commonly discarded item. All you need is a can opener to make holes in the side of the can. It is easily refillable with the plastic lid. If you use something other than birdseed in your homemade bird feeders, you’ll want to ask your local game and fish department about any hazards to the local wildlife. A peanut bird feeder is probably safe, and is attractive to birds and squirrels alike.

Discouraging Thieves

Wait a second. You don’t want to feed squirrels out of your birdfeeders, right? One product, called the Yankee flipper birdfeeder actually flips squirrels off of the perch should they stop by to steal a snack. Other feeders will shut the doors to the food if a heavy squirrel approaches. Another issue to consider is predators to the birds. Bird feeders are designed as a save haven, not as a lure. Keeping cats away from bird feeders can be accomplished by placing the feeder at the top of a pole. In that way, your wild bird feeders won’t leave the wild birds as easy prey for nearby cats.

Bird feeder plans should include location, food type and a theft and predator deterrent. Bringing birds to your yard can be a very rewarding pursuit. Enjoy your bird feeders whether you buy one or make your own unique version.