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Post by Jasmine on Dec 10, 2010 10:57:19 GMT
I think OH thinks it's a bit of a waste of money  The birds haven't touched the front garden feeders yet even though my neighbours feed the birds in their front garden and their bird table is only about 30ft away from my new feeders - they are being treated with suspicion at the moment obviously! |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 10, 2010 10:59:00 GMT
It does sometimes take them a while before they go for it does'nt it.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 10, 2010 18:04:36 GMT
Went to the Pets at Home near where I live and got a 3 bags of the suet pellets for the price of 2 so I came home and filled up the peanut feeder with them again. They go like wildfire and I'm off tomorrow so I'll see who's eating them. I have a feeling the pigeons are having a nibble too.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 10, 2010 19:33:20 GMT
There were lots of very fat pigeons in Tunbridge Wells today - they must be finding plenty to eat. We don't really see them here.
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Post by Geranium on Dec 10, 2010 19:35:20 GMT
We get wood pigeons and gulls, not feral pigeons.
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 16, 2010 15:10:00 GMT
Just been and filled my feeders to the brim as its snowing like mad. The birds were there before I could get back in the house, at least they'll have full bellies tonight and hopefully have some left over for the early birds in the morning. Must check the trays of water in the morning especially with this cold snap coming again.
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Post by Auricula on Dec 16, 2010 17:24:45 GMT
We get lots of gulls,wood pigeons,magpies and squirrels on our flat bird table ( not to mention a naughty Posh) so, when we got a new top for it, OH balanced it rather than fixed it down.Now if anything heavy lands or jumps on it, it tips up - and we have been seeing a lot more small birds on it  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 16, 2010 17:32:56 GMT
Seems to be working for you then Auricula. I bought another peanut feeder this morning. |
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Post by Louisa on Dec 17, 2010 6:23:39 GMT
Aldi have lantern style peanut aswell as seed feeders this week.
They're only £8.99 and are very sturdy, quite heavy too, so will need to be suspended from a strong branch/pole etc.
They're roughly 12"x8" and will hold 1 lb of seed.
I bought one and i think they're great value for money.
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Post by carolann on Dec 17, 2010 8:48:56 GMT
I bought my pole feeder from there and it was only £9.99p and it had a seedfeeder and fatball feeder, water tray and seed tray all in, it is very well made.
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Post by Auricula on Dec 17, 2010 10:05:30 GMT
Thanks Louisa - but we don't have an Aldi  |
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Post by Louisa on Dec 17, 2010 18:04:58 GMT
Oh, that's a real shame Auricula I bought another of these feeders today because the one i hung up in the rowan tree this morning was a huge success ;D Really good value for money. Best suited to hanging from a large tree though because they're quite large and heavy. |
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 17, 2010 23:54:47 GMT
a pic would be nice....  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 18, 2010 7:05:09 GMT
Birdies still not very active in my garden - they dont eat anything I put out Got lots of goodies for them too  |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 18, 2010 7:15:02 GMT
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Post by Louisa on Dec 18, 2010 7:16:00 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 18, 2010 7:45:29 GMT
The birds are coming regularly to my garden especially in this snow. I've been out this morning stocking up again for them. I'll put out some water in a little while it's -3 at the moment so it would just freeze,although I never see any of them near it.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 18, 2010 8:56:12 GMT
I've put out a tray supported on a large flowerpot this morning and filled it with suet pellets and seeds and some mealy worms as the snow is too deep. The birds are loving it and my little friend the Song Thrush who comes every year has arrived. I'm delighted. ;D
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Post by Louisa on Dec 18, 2010 11:23:49 GMT
I couldn't find the original thread so i started another. Here is a picture of it ...... It's about 12" high and about 8 wide, made of pewter and very sturdy. Holds about a 1lb of seed.  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 19, 2010 7:29:23 GMT
The RSPB are warning folk at this time of year not to put out Turkey fat for the birds. It is unsuitable for them and can ruin the waterproofing of their feathers if it gets smeared on them. Here is the link. www.rspb.org.uk/news/266511-big-fat-no-for-birds |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 19, 2010 9:13:02 GMT
Thanks for that LG, good to know this sort of stuff. It mentions scrap food that you can feed incuding pastry and cooked spuds. Yesterday I put out the remains of a fruit pie and I put some frosted spuds on the cinders of my bonfire to cook, they'll be having a picnic today. The blackbirds will hopefully find the spuds, if my chickens don't get there first ;D Birdies still not very active in my garden - they dont eat anything I put out Got lots of goodies for them too What are you putting out Jenny I just love those feeders Louisa, they are soooooo big |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 19, 2010 10:28:34 GMT
Wish we had an Aldi nearby.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 19, 2010 10:59:14 GMT
I have tried different types of bird food I have two suet half coconut shells filled with goodies and fat balls Just now a few came by including my Robin all puffed out - what a wonderful sight he is - and ate a few bits A blackbird seems to be "in charge" and shooing everyone off Wonder if my artificial robin birdies and my huge artificial blackbird are putting them off - I will pop them in the summer house and see if that makes a difference |
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Post by Auricula on Dec 19, 2010 11:08:45 GMT
Not to mention Woodland Wilfs...they probably think they're being stalked  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 19, 2010 11:10:13 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Dec 19, 2010 11:16:58 GMT
Oh wow, can't wait to see the photos, I hope santa brings you them ( I won't tell Missy ) |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 19, 2010 11:25:19 GMT
Don't tell anyone at all please - as a Garden Trend Setter they could sell out of stock as everyone will be going to get one  |
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Post by Louisa on Dec 19, 2010 11:49:53 GMT
Thanks for that LG, good to know this sort of stuff. It mentions scrap food that you can feed incuding pastry and cooked spuds. Yesterday I put out the remains of a fruit pie and I put some frosted spuds on the cinders of my bonfire to cook, they'll be having a picnic today. The blackbirds will hopefully find the spuds, if my chickens don't get there first ;D Birdies still not very active in my garden - they dont eat anything I put out Got lots of goodies for them too What are you putting out Jenny I just love those feeders Louisa, they are soooooo bigChuckles, they've been the biggest of successes ;D ;D They've perfect for the little birds to get into/onto and several can have a feast at one time. I've got 2 of them hanging in the rowan tree (with the other seed feeders) from big branches and they really are brilliant ;D Great value for money ;D ;D |
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Post by Auricula on Dec 19, 2010 17:45:24 GMT
;D ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 19, 2010 17:58:03 GMT
My Daughter Jenny has an Aldi near her and she's going to look out for them. |
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