Bird feeders can harbor bacteria and diseases if not properly cleaned on a regular basis. Suma Hegde / Getty Images Having a bird feeder in your backyard offers so many benefits—feeders can help birds ...

Bird feeders will bring some colorful visitors to your yard, but keeping them clean can be a lot of work. Avoid using these ...

Spring is almost here, and if you're excited for your fine feathered friends to visit your home for a meal, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recommends making sure you clean your ...

Birds get sick as a normal part of the living process. When they get sick and die out of sight, we can remain blissfully oblivious to this reality. But when a sick bird huddles on a bird feeder and ...

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Many South Carolina residents enjoy feeding wild birds. Several bird species commonly visit feeders providing an opportunity for residents to enjoy watching them nearby. However, S.C. Department of ...

It's time for spring cleaning. While you're washing windows and raking the yard, take some time to clean your bird feeders, ground feeding areas and area below feeders. Clean feeders bring new birds ...