Backyard Birding Safety - Page 6
Are Hummingbird feeders messy
Hummingbird feeders are prone to attracting a mess if left to ruin, but to maintain a feeder would keep it in working order, along with a lovely sheen.
Are suet feeders messy
Feeders designed to hold suet in cages do get messy as birds feed or grease wears off under heat, so caution is a must to maintain standards.
What to clean bird feeders with
What you only need to clean bird feeders with is diluted dish soap in hot water; if not you can use a vinegar mix or an effective bleach solution for tough build up.
Should I clean out my Wren house
Come September, early October you should clean our your Wren box, in which you absolutely should do by finishing it off with soapy boiling hot water.
Is it safe too hang bird feeder from gutter
It can be safe to hang any type of bird feeder off plastic or metal guttering, but it must be done as to prevent the feeder falling or harming feeding birds.
Can you stain bird feeders
Stain a wooden bird feeder with care by only using non-toxic, water-based stain; avoid staining area's that comes into contact with feed if at all possible.
How to keep a bird bath from tipping over
Don't give up on a bird bath prone to tipping over, as I know there's a simple yet effective solution to making sure the bird bath never tips over again.
Is it safe to paint a bird feeder
It is safe to paint any type of wooden bird feeder or bird feeding platform if using a non toxic paint only - it then must be of high quality for exterior use.
Can birdhouses be painted
Go ahead and paint the bird house in a color of your choosing; paint the exterior but try to avoid painting the interior, but do brush deep into the grain.
