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Choosing The Right Water Bottle Bird House Design

People have birds coming into their lives in many different ways. Some buy them from a store and keep them in a cage in their homes, letting them out to fly around from time to time as well.

Other people attract wild birds into their backyards and enjoy seeing them in their natural habitat. Provided you or your neighbor doesn't have cats, the birds should come quite easily if you have the right items in your garden to attract them.

We all know that providing food for the birds is very important. But one of the most vital things you can provide for them is water too. Water bottle bird house items are freely available at many good pet stores; all you need to decide is what style and size you would like to get for them.

Inside or Outside?

A water bottle bird house design is easy to find for an indoors cage since they are designed to be attached to the bars. All you need to do is buy the water bottle, bird house and any other items you need and fix the water bottle bird house combination together.

Outdoors is a little trickier. You cannot really buy a water bottle; bird house styles they fit to are intended for indoors only so you might be better off buying a bird table that can either be filled naturally with rainwater or which you can top off yourself during warmer and drier weather when it may run dry.

However water bottles are more hygienic so you may be able to provide a floor standing bird table on which you can attach it in some way. Bear in mind that the birds will need to be able to stand on the table and take water from the bottle when it is fixed slightly above them. You could stand the table next to a wall and attach the bottle to some guttering perhaps; try some different solutions to see what works best for you.

When you have fixed a water bottle/bird house solution together, try watching the birds for a few days to see how they cope with it. If it doesn't seem to be working, try something else until you arrive at the perfect solution. Eventually the birds coming into your garden will know that they have a source of food and water they can rely on all year round - and you will be able to see them enjoying it from the comfort of your own home.

Elegant Garden Bird Feeders

Garden Bird Feeders
If you enjoy seeing living creatures in your backyard, hanging a few garden bird feeders around the area will surely have them flocking to your property. Bird feeders are like an invitation to a dinner party. Who would pass up the chance to eat without having to hunt and prepare their own food? In order for the feeders to bring more birds to your home, there are a few things that you should consider, including the location, height, style, and patience.

The first thing you want to think about when placing bird feeders in your yard is the placement. The best locations to feed wild birds are around trees and shrubs. This allows the birds to hide from predators while enjoying their meal. Most feeders that are out in the open will not attract a good number of birds. High traffic areas are also not a good idea, as birds tend to be shy animals and will not want to be bothered while eating their food. Placing feeders close to a bird bath is a good idea so they will have a nearby water source.

Height is another consideration to make regarding garden bird feeders. If you are using a pole to hang your bird feeder, one that is 5 to 6 feet tall is sufficient. If hanging the feeders from a tree, it is recommended not to go any higher than 6 to 7 feet. You do not want to make it too difficult for you to refill the bird feeders on a regular basis. When hanging the items, make sure you use a durable material so that squirrels or other animals cannot chew through it and knock the feeders down.

The style of bird feeder you choose will probably depend on the types of birds you have in your area. The typical bird house style may not be beneficial for all birds. Hummingbirds, for example, eat best from feeders that are designed specifically for them. You also need to think about what you will be feeding the birds when you purchase their feeders. Some feeders will only hold nuts, while others are larger and can hold bits of fruit.

As you can see, there are a few items to consider when purchasing and using garden bird feeders. Location is a very important aspect, as you will need to place the feeders where birds can get to them without being out in the open or around areas of high traffic. You will want to make sure you squirrel proof the feeder so they cannot knock it down or steal the food. Also, be sure to place them at a height that will be easy to reach when you need to refill the feeders. Bird feeders styles can widely vary, so think about the kinds of birds you will be feeding when making you purchase.