tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601203180585097369.post3554931474601029488..comments2024-03-13T18:42:06.028-07:00Comments on BirdingGirl: Seed Recycling Bird FeedersBirdinggirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04810581588440800244noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601203180585097369.post-83151521597134617942008-03-05T11:30:00.000-08:002008-03-05T11:30:00.000-08:00@nw nature nutThanks for the advice. I agree- it d...@nw nature nut<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the advice. I agree- it doesn't sound very sanitary. My primary goal is to reduce the mess created by the house sparrows so that's my first task- deterring them.<BR/><BR/>@Larry<BR/><BR/>I know- I really shouldn't whine so much about the house sparrows and I'm sure that if I consistently had a feeder up with good seed I'd see more interesting birds. It's great to hear that you've tried the magic halo. I'll definitely consider it when I'm ready to have a feeder.<BR/><BR/>For now I think I'll put off the feeder until I have a more inviting outdoor environment. This is all very helpful though and I'll put these feeder tips into practice when I'm ready to put one up.Birdinggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810581588440800244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601203180585097369.post-22161128651227413932008-02-28T15:38:00.000-08:002008-02-28T15:38:00.000-08:00I could see how you would be discouraged about onl...I could see how you would be discouraged about only having such a limited variety of visitors at your feeders.-The shelled sunflowers are much neater.-You can make those magic halos yourself-I've done it before with a metal clothes hanger and fishing line weighted down with fishing sinkers.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601203180585097369.post-21535735989998941672008-02-26T21:24:00.000-08:002008-02-26T21:24:00.000-08:00I'm not sure if they are recommending this, but do...I'm not sure if they are recommending this, but don't put the seed that drops back into the feeder as that isn't sanitary. "recycling" sounds like that is what they are suggesting. Did you try using sunflower hearts/chips for not shell mess? I know the sparrows just don't have good table manners!NW Nature Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274110274292106230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601203180585097369.post-53861323921779761622008-02-26T17:13:00.000-08:002008-02-26T17:13:00.000-08:00Thanks for the tip! I checked them out on the Sial...Thanks for the tip! I checked them out on the Sialis site and it seems like a great idea. I'll let you know if I decide to buy one.Birdinggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810581588440800244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601203180585097369.post-83672596671399405862008-02-25T14:34:00.000-08:002008-02-25T14:34:00.000-08:00You might also want to look into something called ...You might also want to look into something called the "magic halo" which goes over any feeder and repels messy sparrows. It looks like a hoop with wires that hang down from it. So hopefully you'd get more of the interesting birds you're looking for.AvianMavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931924968145041543noreply@blogger.com