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Bird feeders

  • 21-03-2011 9:01am
    #1
    Seasoft
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 264 ✭✭


    I don't want to leave hungry birds hungry so when is it ok to stop putting out food? It's mainly Starlings and sparrows now with a few others. what's the best way to ease out without leaving dependent birds in "cold turkey"?


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  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    There are very good reasons NOT to stop feeding garden birds at all. Through the nesting period the adults need all the help they can get. If you must stop then just gradually reduce the amount of food you make available. Do this over a 2 week period. Reduce the seed first and then the peanuts. Make sure there is water available all year round though.


  • #3
    Seasoft
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 264 ✭✭Seasoft


    Peyton Angry Rainfall wrote: »
    There are very good reasons NOT to stop feeding garden birds at all. Through the nesting period the adults need all the help they can get. If you must stop then just gradually reduce the amount of food you make available. Do this over a 2 week period. Reduce the seed first and then the peanuts. Make sure there is water available all year round though.


    Thanks! Will take your advice on board.


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