Feeders & Seed
8 guides
How to Keep Squirrels Off Your Bird Feeder
Practical, tested strategies to keep squirrels off your bird feeder: baffles, caged feeders, seed choices, and placement tricks that actually work.
June 3, 2026
How to Store Bird Seed and Keep Pests Out
Learn how to store bird seed so it stays fresh, discourages pantry moths, and keeps rodents away. Practical tips for backyard birders.
June 3, 2026
Why Birds Aren't Coming to Your Feeder, and How to Fix It
No birds at your feeder? Discover the most common reasons birds ignore feeders and get practical fixes to bring them back fast.
May 20, 2026
Suet, Nyjer, and Mealworms: Specialty Bird Foods
Learn what suet is for birds, how nyjer seed works, and why mealworms attract bluebirds. A practical guide to specialty bird foods for your backyard.
May 15, 2026
Tube, Hopper, Platform, and Suet: Feeder Types Explained
Learn the four main types of bird feeders, which birds each one attracts, and how to pick the right style for your yard.
May 6, 2026
How to Choose the Right Bird Feeder
A practical bird feeder buying guide covering feeder types, seed compatibility, squirrel resistance, and capacity to match your yard and target birds.
April 22, 2026
How Often to Clean a Bird Feeder, and How to Do It
Learn how to clean a bird feeder properly, how often to do it, and which supplies to use to keep your backyard birds healthy.
April 10, 2026
The Best Bird Seed Types and What Each One Attracts
A practical guide to bird seed types — from black-oil sunflower to nyjer — so you know exactly which seeds bring which birds to your feeder.
April 8, 2026