Black oil sunflower seed is the best option for attracting a wide variety of bird species to your feeders. Hulled sunflower kernels are convenient but more expensive and require careful handling to ...

Store bird seed indoors in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and protected from extreme temperatures and humidity, such as a garage or basement. “Bird seed stays freshest below 80 degrees ...

Your bird feeder might be sowing weeds in your yard. Scientists at Oregon State University found weed seeds in each of 10 common brands of wild bird feed, some of which are invasive species in certain ...

Bird feeders can serve the greater purpose of replenishing bird populations in bustling cities and urban landscapes. They are also easy to install and maintain, making them ideal for homeowners to ...

Dear Roger: I have tried every squirrel-resistance effort on my bird feeders I can find, including your contraption using plastic bottles. The bottles, which spin on a wire, break down after a few ...

We feed birds and compost. I rake up the seed under the feeders. Can I add this to my composter? (By the way, if your Mom and Dad had Dachshunds, then I was your “Family ” doctor when you were a ...