How to Stop Feeding Wild Birds

Feeding wild birds is an interesting and rewarding hobby enjoyed by many people. Attracting a variety of birds to one's yard can be a challenging, yet enjoyable activity. The conventional wisdom has always suggested that once you start to feed wild birds you must not stop because they come to depend upon you as a source of food. People need not feel compelled to continue to feed wild birds, however. Birds are able to adapt their food foraging to find food elsewhere, if necessary.

Instructions

    • 1

      Stop refilling your bird feeders and allow the food supply to dwindle naturally.

    • 2

      Remove the bird feeders from hooks or stands and clean them to remove any debris or dirt. Store them away in a garage or a shed where they will not be broken or damaged.

    • 3

      Consider refilling the bird feeders again to help birds through periods of extreme cold or inclement winter weather. Birds often have difficulty finding enough food during snow and ice storms. A filled bird feeder may help them survive.