❄️Cold Weather Bird Care: 5 Tips for Your Backyard Friends❄️

When the snow piles up and temperatures drop, our feathered friends work overtime to stay warm. Here is how you can help them through the storm:

High-Energy "Fuel": Birds need extra calories to maintain their body temperature. Offer high-fat options like Suet, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, and Peanuts. These are like "winter superfoods" for birds!

Keep the Water Liquid: When natural water sources freeze, birds struggle to stay hydrated and clean their feathers (clean feathers insulate better!). A heated bird bath or simply refreshing a shallow dish with lukewarm water a few times a day makes a huge difference.

Clear the Way: After a heavy snow, try to clear a small patch of ground near your feeders or brush piles. Ground-feeding birds like Juncos and Sparrows will appreciate being able to find food without digging through deep drifts.

Provide Windbreaks: If you have an old Christmas tree or a brush pile, leave it out! These provide critical shelter from biting winds and predators during winter storms.

Check for Ice: Sometimes ice can seal the openings of tube feeders. A quick tap to break the ice ensures the birds can actually reach the seed inside.

Stay cozy☕♨️, bird lovers! Remember, you can shop our full selection of high-fat winter seeds online for in-store pickup as soon as you're ready to venture out into the frozen tundra.😉 🐦✨ 

 

 

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