There are several things you can do in your yard to ensure the health of your backyard birds.

A guide to healthy birdfeeding

Follow these guidelines to help your birds stay safe and healthy:

• Provide multiple feeding stations in different areas of your yard. When birds crowd at feeders they can become stressed and more vulnerable to disease.
• Clean your feeders frequently.
• Keep seed fresh and dry and always provide food in a feeder, not scattered on the ground.
• Regularly clean the area underneath your feeders by disposing of hulls. Ask us for tidy feeding solutions.
• Move feeders periodically to lessen the concentration of bird droppings.
• Place feeders 10 to 12 feet from bushes so cats and other predators can't surprise birds at the feeders.
• Disinfect your feeders with the bleach solution if your feeders are moldy or you find a dead bird that has not been killed by a predator.
• Provide fresh water and clean your birdbath regularly.
• Always wash your hands after filling or cleaning your feeders.