Things You'll Need
- Bird feeder
- Bird seed
Instructions
Use a bird feeder that is the right kind for the birds in your yard. Most birds need to perch on something as they feed, so if you are hanging a tube bird feeder, make sure it has plenty of perches. If you are hanging a bird feeder that is composed of a large tray, make sure it has enough support so that it won't tip to one side and spill all of the seeds if a bird perches on it.
Check the bird feeder to make sure it isn't clogged. Some bird feeders have only tiny holes as access for the seeds, which can become clogged, blocking the birds from getting any of the seeds. Also check to make sure ants or other bugs are not infesting it.
Hang your bird feeder in the right location. If you hang it too close to a window, the birds might be scared off by the motions of people inside the house. You should also not hang a bird feeder near any known squirrel homes, as squirrels will try to eat the seeds and scare off the birds. Hang a bird feeder from a tree where birds are known to congregate for best results.
Choose the correct food for the birds you are feeding. For example, sunflower seeds of different types attract many species of birds. Cracked corn is also popular, but does not do well in most bird feeders as it attracts ground-feeding birds such as doves and sparrows.