Feeding your birds over Xmas! (1 Viewer)

[Pam_m]

I think I would have eaten one, just to see what the birds like about themoo

I have never eaten one, Val! They crumble very easily so not a lot of substance to them! Can you imagine the mess trying to fill them with Strawberry jam and Clotted cream.....a right Eton mess it would be!8-P:-O

 

[palval147]

I would just have a nibble at the side of one, to see though, not to bother with the jam & cream:-O

I may get some myself, to see what the birds like about them.o

I have been buying expensive bird food mix with sultanas & all sorts in it, it smells lovely, but I haven't tasted it, yet! o

 

[Pam_m]

I would just have a nibble at the side of one, to see though, not to bother with the jam & cream:-O

I may get some myself, to see what the birds like about them.o

I have been buying expensive bird food mix with sultanas & all sorts in it, it smells lovely, but I haven't tasted it, yet! o

Let us know what it tastes like, Val!o

 

[Chickadeedeedee]

Nice list! I had not thought of some of those.

For our Starlings, Robins, Woodpeckers and some of the LBJs we pre-soften some dry dog food with hot water and when it cools we put it out and the birds greatly appreciate a warm meal. It also attracts the Gulls.

We'll also put out canned dog food in extreme weather and it disappears almost immediately.

A word of caution about the dog foods and people prepared foods for the Starlings. Try to put out a LOW IRON type of bread or grain product for them and not something that is iron-enriched on a daily basis. The Starlings, and some other species, are not able to handle an iron-rich diet and will suffer liver failure over time and perish.

As a side note, Barry the Robin has his cherries again. We promised he'd have them for Christmas and we are true to our word. At $7.99 a pound he graciously eats every molecule offered!

 

[Peewit]

Sounds like Barry enjoys his Cherries, Lydia.

Cherries are very expensive here too, and my OH adores them too!!