I love Critters! I share my home with many dogs and cats that were all unwanted and unloved until they found me. This blog is about taking care of the sick and the injured critters that find their way to me.

Income Disclaimer

I make money when
you make a purchase
from this site....
Categories
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Dogs
- Uncategorized
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- dina becton on Jasmine and her friends at Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary
- Antonio Porto from Brazil on Jasmine and her friends at Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cindy on Jasmine and her friends at Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary
- Susi Mühlemann on Jasmine and her friends at Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ruth on Jasmine and her friends at Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary
The Feathered and the Furry
- Do your cats PEE where they are NOT suppose to?
  Cat owners have confided in me that their cats pee on their walls, on draperies, on counter tops, ect. This seems to be a problem with un-neutered male cats but that is not always the ONLY case. Female cats as well as male cats are known to do this. In many cases even the cats […]
- Hen Holster..The Original Harness Diaper
  I posted about chickens in my house before, but this Hen Holster brings new meaning to the words.. Chickens in the house. I love this idea.. I had several chickens in the past that I would of loved to bring into the house but knowing the kind of mess that they can make I always […]
- Beagle Freedom Project
  Beagle Freedom Project began in December 2010 when Shannon Keith received information that beagles who were used for animal experiments in a research lab were to be given a chance at life. 40 beagles we rescued from Spain, they had spent their entire lives inside a lab in a metal cage. Being poked an prodded […]
- I bought them ALL a Furminator for Christmas
  A few years ago I bought myself a Furminator. I bought 2 different sizes. I bought a large one for my bigger dogs and I bought a smaller one for my small dog and my cats. Furminators are amazing. I used the Furminator on the big boy Vlad first. Vlad has a beautiful long black […]
- ThunderShirt For Your Anxious Dog
  Do you have a dog that is afraid of the vacuum cleaner, fireworks, or thunderstorms? My big boy Vlad gets into the bathtub when it thunders. My Vlad is NOT a sissy… He is 97#s of beautiful black fur. Vlad is a flat coated retriever that I was lucky enough to be able to adopt […]
- Feeding The Birds All Year Round
  I love to watch the birds. There is just something about them that is so soothing and relaxing. I just put in the birdbath heater last week to get ready for the winter months ahead.We have birds all year round, my bird feeding stations change with the seasons. I always enjoy watching them no matter […]
- Meet Molly
  Meet Molly Meet Molly She’s a grey speckled pony who was abandoned by her owners when Hurricane Katrina hit southern Louisiana . She spent weeks on her own before finally being rescued and taken to a farm where abandoned animals were stockpiled. While there, she was attacked by a pit bull terrier and almost […]
- Animals…Our Teachers
  I just had to share this with you…it brought tears to my eyes. VERY SHORT STORY…AFTER A TORNADO The story begins with the rescuers finding this poor little guy they named Ralphie Someone had already taken him under their wing but weren’t equipped to adopt; Ralphie, scared and starved, joined his rescuers… I wouldn’t […]
- Calorie Calculator
  Dog Calorie Calculator by TrainPetDog […]
- How Well Is Your Dog Groomed?
  How Well Is Your Dog Groomed? The reason one should groom his/her Dog is simple – your dog’s physical state influences the way he feels and the way you look at your dog. Extreme cases, where lack of proper care, cleaning and grooming can directly affect the behavior of your Dog, are not rare. Proper […]
Archives
Meta

You are here: Home > Uncategorized > Feeding The Birds All Year Round

Feeding The Birds All Year Round

Dec

Posted in Uncategorized | December 3rd, 2011

I love to watch the birds. There is just something about them that is so soothing and relaxing.

I just put in the birdbath heater last week to get ready for the winter months ahead.We have birds all year round, my bird feeding stations change with the seasons. I always enjoy watching them no matter what time of year it is. Summer birds may travel south for warmer weather but I always have birds at my feeder.

This past summer we had more humming birds than we had ever had before. They are such a dainty bird. I have several humming bird feeders but they seem to like the little ones much better than the bigger one that I have. Even though I had to fill the little ones more often, it was worth it.

I always washed my feeders before I refilled them. Sugar water gets very sticky and in the heat of summer you can risk it getting yucky. I wash my feeders in hot soapy water, it only takes a few minutes and you will be rewarded for taking care of your little feathered friends.

You can buy pre-made humming bird food but I make my own sugar water. It is very simple to do. It is a 4 to 1 ratio of water to sugar. 4parts water/1part sugar. Bring water to a boil, add sugar.. stir till dissolved and let cool. I make mine using 6 cups of water at a time. I store the remainder in the refrigerator. A screw cap plastic soda bottle works great for this.

Bird feeders make wonderful gift for birthdays, Christmas… or just because. You can start attracting birds to your yard no matter what time of year it is.

My humming birds are gone for the winter, and I have packed those feeders away till next year. I now seem to be getting more woodpeckers, who just love suet. Of course my very favorite bird, the Tufted Titmouse is with me all year around as well as many others.

This site has a wonder selection of bird feeders. Your birds are just waiting for you to put up a feeder for them.

Pesky-Pet

I am sure you will enjoy them as much as I do.

Tags: feeding birds|feeding humming birds|bird feeders|Pesky-Pet