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Why is the Goldfinch the only finch that can eat upside down?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin| 1 Comment

I live in So. Calif and have recently become interested in bird feeding. I have feeders for thistle that finches like and have heard that the Goldfinch (vs the common Housefinch) can eat upside down. There are feeders that accomodate this trait just for the Goldfinch without attracting the Housefinch. Does the Goldfinch range include So. Calif and will this special feeder induce them to feed? Finally, what is it about the Goldfinch that enables it to eat upside down while the other finches cannot?

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Thistle for North Carolina Birds???

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin| 1 Comment

We recently added a thistle feeder to our other feeder, but after a couple of weeks no birds have touched it. With our other feeders, the birds started feeding within a few days.

I’m wondering if the problem is the thistle seed we filled the new one with. The ad suggests this.

Does anyone have any experience w/thistle seed for N.C. birds?

Thanks for any advice!

Alan

P.S. — Here is the feeder in question (long link!):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230039561269&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=230049048841&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

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I need some suggestions on good wild bird feed for NE Texas.?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by admin| 2 Comments

I live in the piney woods of North East Texas. As a practicing Wicca, I enjoy and respect nature. Since it has been so dry this year, I am trying to help feed the wild birds. I have put out sunflower seeds, wild bird feed, and thistle seeds. I will also make some suet to put out when it gets colder. I was just wondering if anyone els had any suggestions for bird feed. I also make sure they have plenty of fresh water. Can anyone help me?

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Perky-Pet 399 Patented Upside Down Thistle Feeder – 2-Pound Capacity

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin| 3 Comments

Perky-Pet 399 Patented Upside Down Thistle Feeder – 2-Pound Capacity

  • Holds up to 2 lbs of thistle seed or finch mix
  • Six Upside Down feeding ports with perches designed to allow goldfinches to feed undisturbed
  • Includes a weather resistant cap and feeding tube

Keep undesirable house finches and larger birds away from your finch feeders with this unique finch feeder. It’s designed to attract goldfinches, who can easily feed upside down while other species cannot. Holds up to 2 pounds of thistle seed or finch mix. Features plastic squirrel-resistant cap and perches. Cap slides along a hanging bail for ease of filling. Weather-resistant 18 inch feeder tube. Six upside-down feeding ports & perches. Feeder empties completely leaving no residue.

List Price: $ 12.99

Price: $ 5.97

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Help..I rescued a baby bird…what do I feed it?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin| 17 Comments

The cat had gotten it…now it’s in a bird cage. It’s survived the night..alert and drinking water from a eye dropper. Thistle is there if it wants it.
Oh..it’s not a real young bird but not quite able to fly. Looks like it needs some tail feathers. Probably why our cat found it. It’s a female House Finch.
We have Lindsey Museum in the next town which has an animal rescue hospital there but their closed on Sundays. What do I feed the little gal until then?
(and yes..I did take her outside hoping maybe the trama was over for her and she could fly away…she just tried to run fluttering her wing, that’s how I know she can’t fly yet! Maybe fell outta a nest..dont know!

Anybody?
And please be serious…no jerk answerers…I love birds!
Thanks
SmileyCat : )

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THISTLE TUBE BIRD FEEDER WITH METAL PORTS

Posted on June 27, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

Product Description
Features 12 metal feeding perches. Easy open top for filling. What a delight to see this feeder with finches perched on every perch. from aBlackHorse.com

THISTLE TUBE BIRD FEEDER WITH METAL PORTS

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Thistle Bird Feeder, 12″

Posted on June 25, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

  • Size: 15″ X 10″ X 12.5″

Product Description
Pic-a-seed 12 inch decorative thistle feeder with 4 ports. Easy to clean and fill. Durable tube is uv stabilized. Aluminum perch rods. Plastic Tube, Die-Cast Metal, Aluminum Powder Coat Paint.

Thistle Bird Feeder, 12″

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