It's Time to Buy a Birdhouse and Feeder

It's Fall already. Have you thought about what the wild birds will do in the winter? A lot of them migrate to warmer places but some stay and need a place out of the weather.

First, you need to get a Birdhouse that will be what the birds you are attracting will need. Usually small birds will nest together. There could be 5 or 6 in a larger house. They do this to preserve body heat.  If you purchase or build more than one house, you need to place them away from each other as some birds will not nest near other birds.These homes need to be in a place that predators can not get to them and also protected from wind and elements. Also, make sure it is mounted securely. You can also put little piles of straw or brush around to help them line their nest.

Second, try to keep water (warm or moving) for the birds to drink as that will help attract them to your yard.
If you do put water out, you will need to continue to do so for they will remember and come back. If you do not have water or food as they remembered they will have to try to find another place to get refueled. Sometimes, that may take a while and some could die.

Third, you need to get a feeder that also is protected from the elements and predators. One of the best feeders in the winter months is a suet feeder. Suet feeders are usually a cage that holds one or two standard cakes. There are a lot of specialty suet cakes availabe. Some of the ingredients are: raisens,Cherries, nuts, bug parts, seed and saturated fats. They are great in the cold weather because they provide fat, protein and calories for the birds when their food supply is scarce.

If you have the means and time to do these things, just think of the birds you will be a part of saving this winter. What a great feeling!