Those who enjoy backyard bird watching have probably noticed that birdseed prices have gone up. During a time of rising birdseed prices, you can minimize […]

Those who enjoy backyard bird watching have probably noticed that birdseed prices have gone up. During a time of rising birdseed prices, you can minimize the effect on your expense of buying seed with several strategies.
In addition to seed, you can use other bird food types. Baltimore Orioles will be attracted to stale bread, orange slices, or apples, while hummers will be attracted to sugar and water. Sacrificial bread should only be used sparingly. Stale bread contains no nutrients for birds.
Bird food can be made by you. When you have the time and inclination, making your bird food can be a fun experience. A variety of suet recipes are available online, as well as other backyard bird treats. In addition to being more economical, it can also be a lot of fun to grow your food! Birdseed can be prevented from being eaten by squirrels by using squirrel proofing techniques. One way to save money is to store corn away from the more expensive bird food. Another way to save money is to use squirrel-proof bird feeders. Bird feeders with weight-sensitive perches are available. When squirrels try to get food through the feeding ports, they can no longer reach the safflower seeds because of their weight. Additionally to squirrel-proof bird feeders, larger birds can also be kept from eating your bird food with some feeders....