“It's difficult for birds to winter, the birds need care!”
Employees of the State Public Institution “Cheremshanskiy Forest District” together with the school forest district “Lesovichok” of Cheremshanskiy Lyceum held an event for the manufacture and hanging of bird feeders.
6 new feeders were located on the trees of the school site of the Lyceum.
When feeding birds in winter, some feeding rules should be observed:
1. Replenish the feeders as the feed is consumed, but not more than once a day. Moreover, it is advisable to do this in the mornings, approximately at the same time.
2. It should be borne in mind that fried or salted seeds, lard, meat are contraindicated for birds - this is poison for them.
3. You can’t feed birds with crumbs of black or rye bread, this can lead to their death.
4. In no case do not give the birds rancid grain, moldy, musty products, as they produce toxins that are deadly to birds.
5. Do not give millet to birds, since it does not have a shell, which leads to the oxidation of fats on its surface, the appearance of toxic substances, pathogens.
Best for feeding birds:
1. Millet, oats, wheat - the most versatile feed that attracts birds that feed on various seeds and cereals.
2. Sunflower seeds - universal food for wintering birds. A large amount of vegetable fats contained in them are an important source of energy replenishment in conditions of winter cold.
3. Lard, meat - can also be used for winter feeding of birds. Some species of birds are especially fond of them. But it is worth remembering that this food should be unsalted and not subjected to heat treatment. This top dressing should be placed in such a way that it would not go to crows, magpies, jackdaws, cats and dogs. Mostly it is hung on ropes near the feeders or on special poles in bird feeders.
4. Dried mountain ash and hawthorn - must be prepared and dried in advance, in the fall. They attract the most beautiful winter feathered representatives - bullfinches and waxwings.
5. Seeds of maple and ash - their seeds are also called winged seeds. Mostly they fly around from trees in autumn and become inaccessible to birds. Winged seeds are collected in the fall and hung on the feeders.
6. Cones, acorns, nuts - are the main diet of some birds. Having prepared them in the fall, you can attract woodpeckers and jays to your bird feeder.