The Best Backyard Bird Feeder Nobody Uses | DIY Platform Feeder

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @BackyardBiologyBoys
    @BackyardBiologyBoys  9 месяцев назад

    What’s your go to feeder?

  • @virginiacurtis4431
    @virginiacurtis4431 Месяц назад

    Where can i get metal mesh screen from?

    • @BackyardBiologyBoys
      @BackyardBiologyBoys  Месяц назад

      @@virginiacurtis4431 thanks for reaching out. It can be found at any local hardware store. The type I used for the feeder was around $8 a roll and was intended for screen windows or doors. You’ll want to select the more ridged screen type for support of the seed and stay away from the more fabric style screen material. Also, I don’t recall if I made mention of it but a wider diameter mesh screen can be used for making mourning dove nest cones. You can find free designs for those and other nest boxes at the Cornell Lab website (nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/birds/mourning-dove/)
      or here (www.wildlifemiss.org/Education/PDF/2012%20FA%20Mourning%20Dove%20Nest%20Basket.pdf). The mesh for these is larger in diameter that what I used for the feeder which is very small. Hope that helps!

  • @gboutdoors5198
    @gboutdoors5198 6 месяцев назад +2

    we have a mom blue bird sitting on 5 eggs!

    • @BackyardBiologyBoys
      @BackyardBiologyBoys  6 месяцев назад

      That’s awesome and probably a treat to observe their progress. I’ve been seeing a lot of fledglings on our outings. Thanks for reaching out and sharing!

    • @gboutdoors5198
      @gboutdoors5198 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@BackyardBiologyBoys Yea I am super happy luckily the cow birds we got around here have not laid their eggs in the blue birds nest

  • @sharongrabo5111
    @sharongrabo5111 4 месяца назад +1

    Ha! Deer 1:18 would hav 1:18 e

    • @BackyardBiologyBoys
      @BackyardBiologyBoys  4 месяца назад

      Your right! Deer, squirrels, and all sorts of other critters will love this too. So, you will need to keep an eye on it and decide if it’s right for your yard.

  • @bmfilmnut
    @bmfilmnut 3 месяца назад +2

    That's fine if you don't get rain or snow or squirrels. Definitely not the best and not popular for good reason.

    • @BackyardBiologyBoys
      @BackyardBiologyBoys  3 месяца назад +1

      @@bmfilmnut yes, I came to a similar conclusion. I did, however, get more bird diversity when using it. But it took extra care to keep it up; not over loading it with feed, just enough for a day, and keeping an eye on the forecast. I’d say, depending on your location, it’s good for summer (if you put out food) and fall. I plan to use mine just in fall. Thanks for reaching out and letting us know your thoughts and experiences with them.

  • @Zimmerframerate
    @Zimmerframerate 9 месяцев назад

    It's a box on a stick !
    Was it really worth a video?

    • @BackyardBiologyBoys
      @BackyardBiologyBoys  9 месяцев назад

      Haha, love your brutal honesty! Thanks for speaking up.

    • @giseleaparecidadesouza6029
      @giseleaparecidadesouza6029 8 месяцев назад

      Of course, it’s worth a video! It’s nicely made and a beautiful addition to his yard!

    • @giseleaparecidadesouza6029
      @giseleaparecidadesouza6029 8 месяцев назад

      @@BackyardBiologyBoys sourpuss!!

    • @Zimmerframerate
      @Zimmerframerate 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@giseleaparecidadesouza6029
      I stand corrected.
      Edit. "It's a 'nicely made' box on a stick."

    • @BackyardBiologyBoys
      @BackyardBiologyBoys  8 месяцев назад

      @@giseleaparecidadesouza6029 Thanks for the support!