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    Crowded Thistle Bird Feeder?

    July 1, 2009 /

    thistle bird feederIf finches are flocking to your thistle bird feeder in droves, it may be time to add more feeders!  Not the same tube type feeders, but inexpensive thistle socks, made of mesh with a simple drawstring closure.  They are highly effective at giving finches their “needed” space to feed.

    Since the socks, or sack is mesh, the whole surface offers feeding space. They do not have to be cleaned, and are meant to be disposable after they become worn and tattered.  You can get hundreds of feeders from just one thistle sock.

    Goldfinches, unlike other birds, are non-aggressive around feeders. Instaed of fighting for food, they are apt to just give up.  So by adding another thistle bird feeder or two, you can accommodate more Goldfinches inexpensively, and effectively!thistle bird feeder

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    Add Nesting Material Near Thistle Bird Feeders

    June 29, 2009 /

    thistle bird feedersIf you enjoy goldfinches and happen to feed thistle or nyjer seed to attract them, there’s more you can do to accommodate these little songbirds.  Adding nesting material near your thistle bird feeders will entice them to nest nearby.  This means a good chnace of seeing more finches and especially fledglings.  Although Goldfinches don’t use birdhouses, they will nest in hedges or trees.  They are the latest songbird to nest and breed with their season running from June to September. (So there’s still time).

    The House Finch, who also feasts at thistle feeders, has 1 to 3 broods per year, so they stay pretty busy building their nests – which can be found just about anywhere.  Check the Boston Ferns on your front porch before drenching them with water!

    Commercial nesting materials are available, but you can make your own fairly easily.  Using a mesh bag (from the produce section of the grocery store) start collecting dryer lint, yarn strings, pet hair, moss, and small twigs.  Gather materials and tie off bag to hang from a tree branch.  Your birds will be grateful for the easy pickings!nest material for thistle bird feeders

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    Add an Inexpensive Thistle Feeder for Crowds

    June 28, 2009 /

    Thistle FeederThe American Goldfinch is adored by many backyard birders, mostly for their vibrant yellow plumage and sweet song.  With a gentle disposition, they tend to shy away from a crowded thistle feeder, whereas most birds become aggressive and fight for food.

    You can alleviate this problem by adding extra feeders.  With the use of thistle, or nyjer socks, it is very inexpensive and effective to accommodate more finches.  The thistle socks are available in different sizes, and best of all, cost only a few dollars (usually under $5.00).  No cleaning required, basically they are meant to be disposable after becoming worn or tattered.Thistle Feeder

    They allow for cling-type, all over feeding as opposed to perches, so the whole feeder is actual feeding space.  Thistle socks are available in white mesh, black, even festive holiday colors!  Eliminate the competition for food and attract more Goldfinches with the use of this innovative thistle feeder.

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