Suet Feeders Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Suet Feeders Attracting Wild Birds
By Rodger G Allenby
Birds are truly soothing to the soul. Isn’t it just great to
relax and listen to birds happily chirping away? When it comes
to finding total relaxation, hearing the chirping of birds at
home is no doubt totally soothing.
But there are some home owners that do not give importance to
birds at all, not knowing that providing them with proper bird
feeder houses is essential. Finding the right feeders is really
not that big of an issue, especially with so many options to choose
from. Suet feeders are a very common type.
Wild Birds Love A Suet Feeder
A suet feeder can attract more wild birds to your backyard, especially
when they are strategically placed. Woodpeckers, Tit Mice, Nuthatches,
Chickadees and almost all types of birds love suet, yet there
are different types of suet bird feeders. You can have something
as simple as a wire cage or an old onion sack. Or better yet,
try looking for simple logs and then drill holes into them.
A log suet feeder is ideal, especially if you love to see different
species of birds right in your own backyard. These feeders are
very simple, about fifteen inches long and three inches thick.
Holes are drilled into them, about 1 ½ inches deep on each side.
Sandwich Suet Feeders
If you can’t make your own log feeders, then you can buy the
ready made feeders instead. Fill the holes with cut up suet cakes,
or even you own favorite recipes. Squirrel proof feeders, such
as sandwich suet feeders, are also very popular. Here, you will
be using two pieces of rough wood.
The cake is placed in between the pieces of wood before being
bolted together with screws. Woodpeckers simply stick their long
tongues and bills to the treats. Nuthatches and chickadees can
cling without any trouble at all. Coons and squirrels, however,
cannot raid such feeders, especially when baffles are used that
can efficiently deter or even stop these animals.
Cleaning Your Suet Feeder
Suet feeders should be cleaned often, as animal fats and some
by-products can easily stick to them and can lead to mold and
bacterial formation. To clean the suet feeder, simply soak it
in a cleaning solution before scrubbing it clean. Oxygen bleach
is ideal because it foams and then soaks off the gunk, while sanitizing
at the same time.
Since oxygen bleach is natural, the residue will not harm birds
at all. If you want to see birds right in your very own backyard,
then always remember to review your options and provide them not
only with proper bird houses but also the right bird feeders.
About the Author:
Rodger G Allenby has written a number of articles on birds, gardening
and landscaping including
Soda Bottle Bird Feeder,
Purple Martin Houses,
Wild Bird Feeders,
Grass Seed,
Garden Supplies,
Backyard Ideas,
Green Lawn,
Backyard Landscaping Pictures,
Underground Pet Fence,
Backyard Fences,
Fish Ponds.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Birdfeeder Facts....
If you want to enhance your garden or yard, you may need to look
to your feathered friends. Having Hummingbirds or Sparrows in
your yard can provide hours of entertainment and can be quite
peaceful. But if you are going to get those birds to your yard
you are going to need some bird feeders. A bird feeder can provide
sustenance to birds during the winter months when food can be
scarce. You will get the benefit of being able to watch the birds
feed and be helping them out as well.
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