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Old 13-03-2006, 10:23 PM
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Re: New from Cheshire

Hello Horseguards,There are different feeds and suppliers quality varies (some use fillers, cheap grain) be circumspect with the food you scatter too much could attract vermin if not eaten by the birds.
Feeders will generally bring in a different group of birds Tits, finches,that prefer to feed off the ground,the feeders should cleaned regularly
One or two feeders a mesh with peanuts/sunflower hearts aclear tube with
niger would be nice but try one first,birds will take a few days to find them.
Water in a garden for birds and animals is a great attraction,a shallow dish
a small pond a bird bath there are a lot of options
Nest boxes are worth while,they should be away from feeding areas and at least 6feet up off the ground 10 is better be aware of any likely access to your feeders or boxes for predators cats rats magpies etc.
after all your hard work sit back and feel smug that you have a potential wildlife reserve!
good luck any queries you know where we are
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