Feeding birds while out and about

[barquar]

My Husband has hung some plastic pots with string in the local wood mixes his own feed and fills the pots up when he takes the dogs for a walk a couple of days they seemed to empty quickly but he keeps filling them up.
Barquar

[Soupdragon]

Originally Posted by barquar

My Husband has hung some plastic pots with string in the local wood mixes his own feed and fills the pots up when he takes the dogs for a walk a couple of days they seemed to empty quickly but he keeps filling them up.
Barquar

That's probably the best way so they get to know where it is and he can see if it is being eaten. Can't walk every day (work and children take over my life) so don't have a dog, sadly.

Thanks all, am reasured I'm not going to be poisoning anything or taking birds away from their regular supply of foodstuff.

[heliart]

We've been feeding the birds at our local park.
There's one or two bird tables around in the woods, and people often keep them filled. We tend to buy the bulk and cheap wild bird seed, and take a little bag full each time I'm there.
This past month we've also been buying the cheapest Tesco pre-grated cheese, and mixing some in with it too.

We do buy the family of Swans the propper food though, It's not so good to just dump half a loaf of bread in the water like most folks do.

It's very rewarding to feel you're giving wildlife a helping hand.

[Soupdragon]

Originally Posted by heliart

That's a great shot!

I've moved recently to a more rural location, with a smaller garden, so we're getting used to doing things differently. I miss our garden with all the wildlife but being on the edge of Forestry Commission and farmland with great views is what I've always dreamed of. I loved feeding the birds at the village pond or river, and like you all, I had a big sack of bird food to share out, which has recently run out. I'm trying out different sources now - pet shops, nature reserve shops, home-made, to see what works before going for a bulk buy.

Cheese? That's a good idea instead of the suet fat! The kids can grate it though, not buying 'millionaire's cheese' for the birdies!

It's interesting that most people on the forum seem to have great success with cheaper bird seed mixes. I've been wondering if it is worth buying the more expensive 'name' brands.

[ChrisJB]

I often take a pocketful of seed and sunflower hearts etc in winter on my walks, to scatter on fenceposts, walls, gravestones and the like. I think it's a nice idea.

Regards, Chris

[diggleken]

Originally Posted by ChrisJB

I often take a pocketful of seed and sunflower hearts etc in winter on my walks. I think it's a nice idea.

Regards, Chris

yes, but what do you feed the birds?
k.