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Top 10 Things That Are Necessary to Maintain a Clean and Healthy Birdhouse and Birdbath

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Do you remember when you were a little child, helping your parents with outdoor chores? We had to help with the raking, spreading bark, planting plants and flowers. Along with, setting out and cleaning the lawn furniture for all our summer gatherings.

 

We would get out the birdbath and fill it with fresh water. The bird feeder needed to be cleaned and filled with fresh seed. We live in the north, so we normally cleaned it in the Spring.

 

Every Spring there was a momma and poppa Cardinal that would show up. I believed they were the same ones that came back every year. I loved to watch the birds come to the birdhouse and birdbath. It was funny watching them take a bath. They liked to sing and splash about.

 

Now, it is correct placement of your house and bath that attracts birds. Here are some tips to help you maintain a healthy and clean birdhouse and birdbath.

Buy or build the appropriate size house for the birds you will be attracting.

 

If you will be hanging the birdhouse near the house, make sure there is a clear path to and from the house. Make sure the birds have some cover. Stay away from overhangs, rain could ruin the house or the seed.

 

Make sure they are not close to your house. Birds are very messy animals.

 

It should be hung at the appropriate height.

 

The house should be in a very low traffic location.

 

Mount your birdhouse or birdbath on a post or a pole. Try not to hang it from a tree. The pole protects the birds from squirrels and chipmunks.

 

Do not face the opening of the birdhouse to the South or East. Direct sunlight can cause the birds to overheat.

 

Place your birdbath away from shrubs. Near trees are OK. Birds like to dry off on a branch. This also gives them a quick escape route.

 

Clean your birdhouse and birdbath often with bleach and water. It is important for the health of the birds. Cleaning your bird house thoroughly in the Spring and keeping it clean between fillings is pretty much sufficient. Remember to wear a mask and gloves when cleaning them both.

 

Keep your feeders and birdbaths clean and full of water and food.

 

With a little planning and maintenance, the beautiful nature that you bring to your backyard will be priceless.

About the Author

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Susan Grotenhuis manages an online store dedicated to bird lovers. You can find her website at www.savorybirdhouses.com The store sells edible birdhouses, bird feeders, birdbaths, edible wreath, swags, garland, and bird cookies. All for our feathered friends to live in and snack on. Sign up for the newsletter on the Contact Us page to be included in a Free Quarterly Giveaway. Sign up one time to be included in all future giveaways.

 

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How can I keep squirrels off my bird feeder?

I have tried squirrel baffles but they keep getting to this house feeder I have mounted to the top of the pole
What can I do?

put chili powder in the seed. Birds can't taste it but squirrels can

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