How to feed the birds?
The time has come to help the birds find food in winter, as the temperatures have dropped considerably and there is already snow here and there. How should it be done? Here are some rules:
- The place for the feeder should be sheltered from the wind, inaccessible to predators (cats, sparrowhawks),
- The person making the decision about feeding the birds must do it systematically until spring, because the birds are getting used to it,
- The feeder, if last year's feeder and not new one, should be cleaned and disinfected so as not to spread diseases among the birds
- The best food for birds is: sunflower seeds, seeds of other oil plants, crushed nuts (unsalted), fat balls with grains or lard (only unsalted and fresh)
- Birds also drink, you can put a small drinker with clean water in the feeder.
- Bird food should be dry and fresh, remove spoiled or moldy food from the feeder
- Some birds like fruit, you can give sliced apple pieces (scythes, squeaky flowers)
- Bread and leftovers from the kitchen etc. are toxic to all birds.
I encourage you to feed our winged friends, because the joy of watching birds at the feeder is the best addition to your morning coffee and a happy start to each day.