what to put out!

[suetblocks]

hi i have decided to stop buying seedmixes and other bird foods until the cold weather starts but i would like to offer them some food source so what foods do you usually put out. so far ive got some fat soaked toast half apples and grated cheese. thanks for any help martin

[John]

Originally Posted by suetblocks

hi i have decided to stop buying seedmixes and other bird foods until the cold weather starts but i would like to offer them some food source so what foods do you usually put out. so far ive got some fat soaked toast half apples and grated cheese. thanks for any help martin

Why have you stopped buying seed mixes. I have just bought 75kilos of Sunflower Hearts and 25 kilo of Mixed seeds. I also have a few other seeds that I am currently using as well plus whole peanut and kibbled peanut. On top of that I have fat balls, home made fat blocks (full of seed and fruit) plus other suit mixes and dried mealworm, plus plenty of water.

I have masses of birds feeding on the seeds still so I am keeping the seeds going throughout the year.

John

[Bad bird watcher]

Agreed. Although feeding has slowed down I see no reason to stop. Add soaked sultanas to your list suetblocks!

[ron1863]

Keep feeding - the birds are still raising young and need the food.

[Cazzie]

Yep, I've still got babies coming but I can't put any food out atm as I've still got the poorly Greenfinch with Trichomoniasis. Nearly caught the bird with hubby's fishing net yesterday but missed. Was going to take it to the vet to have it put to sleep and also take the disease out of circulation, but anyway I digress... I'm still feeding the blackbirds raisins, but only when they come to the back door for them!

[jdurbo]

My husband says the birds here are better fed than him cheeky monkey!!!
That says it all!!!
jen xxx

[oseor]

My partner says that to me too jdurbo! Probably true ha ha

I still put out seeds and fatballs, the birds get through them just as quicly as during the winter. I put out soaked bread which the Sparrows love, plus sultanas for the Blackbirds.

[suetblocks]

looks like you have all had better luck than me with the birds this summer. in my garden they seem to of completely dissapeared. all but 2 types of birds have stayed wood pigeon and feral pigeon. i have nothing against these birds but when theirs nothing around more than them id rather stop putting the food out than them scoff down £5.00 of seeds in 2 minutes! i have still got nuts in a huge mesh feeder,a few seeds in a feeder and berry suet but these seem to be ignored. thanks for any help martin

[jdurbo]

Originally Posted by suetblocks

looks like you have all had better luck than me with the birds this summer. in my garden they seem to of completely dissapeared. all but 2 types of birds have stayed wood pigeon and feral pigeon. i have nothing against these birds but when theirs nothing around more than them id rather stop putting the food out than them scoff down £5.00 of seeds in 2 minutes! i have still got nuts in a huge mesh feeder,a few seeds in a feeder and berry suet but these seem to be ignored. thanks for any help martin

Hi
I know what you mean about the pigeons.
I had loads of starlings eating everything so i put food out for them in the morning and when its gone they move on to someone else's garden.
Try putting a few more seed feeders out for smaller birds and the pigeons can't get to them.
jen xx

[Deer Stalker]

Originally Posted by John

Why have you stopped buying seed mixes. I have just bought 75kilos of Sunflower Hearts and 25 kilo of Mixed seeds.

No wonder you have a bad back John!!