Whether you're a seasoned bird enthusiast or just beginning your journey into the world of avian visitors, selecting the right feeder can make all the difference in attracting the species you love! This article reviews some key factors to consider when choosing a bird feeder, helping you make an informed decision that suits both your feathered friends' needs & your own preferences.
Wild Birds
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Choosing the Right Bird Feeder
April 29, 2024
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Meadow Ridge Farms Bird Seed Selection Guide
January 23, 2024
Your one stop guide to selecting the right bird seed from Meadow Ridge Farms!
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VIDEO: Bonni on Birds
May 16, 2023
Bonni, our resident bird expert, shares information on "bully" birds, how to keep them away by providing the appropriate seed, the best types of feeders to use as well as how to hang them and the best way to clean those feeders.
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VIDEO: Creating the Perfect Bird Seed Blend for Your Outdoor Area | Garden Guy Dale
January 5, 2023
Garden Guy Dale visits a birdseed mill in Delano called JRK Seed to see what goes into the perfect birdseed blend.
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VIDEO: Bonni on Feeding Orioles, Hummingbirds and Songbirds
April 19, 2022Bringing birds to your backyard! Bonni is our expert on all things birds and today shares some tips.
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VIDEO: Bonni on Cleaning Bird Feeders & the Avian Flu
April 18, 2022
Bonni shares how to clean bird feeders, discusses why this is so important, and briefly discusses the possible impact of Avian Flu on our songbirds.
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Top Ten Essentials to Attract Birds
March 28, 2022Bonni's Top Ten Essentials for Attracting Birds!
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VIDEO: Best Way to Attract Backyard Birds | Garden Guy Dale
November 1, 2021Garden Guy Dale has tips & tricks to turn your backyard into a birding oasis.
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VIDEO: Bonni on Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders
October 6, 2021
Bonni gives advice on what bird feeders are squirrel proof!
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August 7, 2021
VIDEO: Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden | Garden Guy Dale
Hummingbirds weigh as much as a nickel, and flap their wings around 60 miles per hour. Garden Guy Dale has tips to attract hummingbirds to your backyard.
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Creating Bird Habitats
May 17, 2021
Check out these six steps to create the ideal bird habitat to bring in your favorite bird species.
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April 29, 2021
VIDEO: Attracting Hummingbirds & Orioles | Gertens Bird Expert
Gertens resident bird expert, Bonni Kautz, answers your questions about how to attract these beautiful migrating birds to your landscape and what NOT to do!
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April 29, 2021
VIDEO: Dale Gives Tips on Winter Bird Feeding
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale gives tips on winter bird feeding.
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Attracting Nesting Birds in Spring
April 26, 2021
Ahh spring: when a birds' attention turns towards mating. Find out the best tips to attract birds to your yard this Spring.
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How to Attract Hummingbirds
November 17, 2020
Gertens offers helpful tips on how to attract different species of hummingbirds to your home garden!
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Winter Bird Feeding
November 17, 2020
Bird species that frequent your feeders in the winter are fewer than those that come in the summer. Gertens offers tips to help with winter bird feeding.
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Bird Bath & Feeder Maintenance
November 17, 2020
Cleaning bird feeders and birdbaths is a crucial practice in preventing the spread of disease between birds. Gertens offers tips on how to keep up maintenance with your bird feeders and bird baths.
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Blooms and Berries Lead to Birds and Butterflies
November 16, 2020
Birds and butterflies add more life to your landscape. The experts at Gertens offers tips on what berries and blooms to use to attract birds and butterflies to your garden.
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Make Your Own Bird Treats
November 11, 2020
Gertens has a wide selection of Suet to choose from, or you can make your own version following the steps below. This is a fun project in which the kids can participate.
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Complete Winter Bird Care
November 4, 2020
Now that winter has arrived, and the colder times of the year are here it is a good time to assess how the birds are doing. Gertens tips given a little assistance on how to do winter bird care.