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an artful glass bird feeder
Now glass birdhouses may not be such a great idea as severe weather conditions can wreak havoc on inside temperatures. Extreme heat (if in the line of direct sun) may not be so healthy for eggs or hatchlings.Glass bird feeders on the other hand, can add a fantastic focal point to the garden or yard. True works of art, the hand crafted glass bird feeders feature a long lost kind of art, and it shows in the craftsmanship.
This copper and stained glass bird feeder features a hand hammered roof, and the generous tray allows for multiple perching spots so several birds can feed at once. The overhang roof helps to protect seed form the elements, while the large capacity hopper holds several ponds of any seed mix. This artist features several vibrant hues of stained glass, and custom work is always a pleasure to create. If you’re stumped for a great Valentine’s gift that will last for years… and actually be admired and enjoyed, consider a work of art – a one-of-kind glass bird feeder in your choice of colors!
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Innovative mealworm feeder
Waaay cool, the makers of the Sky Cafe have created a mealworm feeder specifically for bluebirds. The new Sky Cafe is totally squirrel proof for starters. The design will keep larger birds out, thus saving precious mealworms for your bluebirds. The large baffle, or hat, also protects food and birds from the elements. A high quality mealworm feeder that may be pole mounted or hung, you know will be around for many years of use and enjoymentThere are lots of groovy dish-type mealworm feeders out there, but as soon as birds discover the tasty morsels, the worms will disappear in no time flat! Seems lots of birds love mealworms… especially live ones.
If you’re forever running to the store in order to keep your mealworm feeder filled, you may want to consider buying them in bulk. It’s far more economical if you’re feeding live worms. Stored in the fridge, the worms stay in a dormant state until they’re warmed up, so no worries of creepy-crawly things in your fridge! The bedding used is nothing more than wheat bran, purchased at your local grocery store.
If you’ve been trying to attract bluebirds with no luck…live worms are the ticket! Bluebirds seem to find this precious food source quickly, and will stick around if mealworms are fed on a consistent basis. Our bluebirds have braved the tough winters of North Georgia for the past few years now… ever since their mealworm feeder is always stocked with live worms. The heated baths help too, and it’s got to be this combination that has allowed us to witness so many successful broods!
Here’s to spring!
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baffle your peanut bird feeders
Variety certainly is the spice of life… and for wild birds too! You’ll attract more feathered friends by offering high energy treats like peanuts or suet than just seed mix alone. Peanut Bird Feeders are the perfect choice for attracting woodpeckers, nuthatches, blue jays, grosbeaks and others.Innovative peanut bird feeders like this peanut wreath offers a fun way to feed whole peanuts, or peanuts in the shell. It holds a pretty decent capacity – unless the squirrels happen to discover it! The best way to keep pesky squirrels from your peanut bird feeders is to baffle them. Hanging a squirrel baffle above feeders saves your food, money, and nixes the aggravation of silly squirrel shenanigans!
Other peanut bird feeders are made to hold shelled peanuts, and may preferred as there’s virtually no ground waste or mess. Many attractive recycled feeders are available, and no doubt the birds will be happy with any one you choose!
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