Not long now until harvest starts in earnest; a very exciting (if a little nerve-wracking) time of year. Our winter oats (seen here) will be the first crop on the farm to be harvested and should be ready towards the end of next week.
Richard has been busy topping tracks and bumble bee strips with his beloved Massey Ferguson 675 which he bought way back in 1984 - making it a grand old 31 years of age!
Here is a brief comparison between the two types of Bluebells:
Here is what is new at Really Wild Bird Food Company. Latest in our ever expanding range of products form you and your birds is an great addition to our Pick and Mix section. Now you will be happy to know that we are offering the inclusion of suet pellets in our Pick & Mix selections!
There are many ways to make your garden attractive to birds and wildlife. By taking small steps like providing food and water a garden can be well on its way to becoming a haven for birds. Apart from food and bird-friendly trees and plants, there are other things that can help in achieving this aim.
The Get Set Go Feeders for example are low cost, available in beautiful colours and easy to use. The quick release base and the easy disassembling make these feeders easy to clean thoroughly.
These feeders are available in different colours and make great gift options too. Since Christmas is just round the corner, these will definitely make well appreciated gift options for the bird lovers.
It’s an average September morning in the Smith farmhouse kitchen in Hampshire: Richard has drained his cup of tea and is pulling on an overcoat; his wife Lesley stacks the dishwasher while her laptop boots up, ready to start her working day; and eight-year-old Eleanor is giving her rescue dog Lily one last pat before school.
It’s like countless scenes playing out in homes around the country but with one big difference. Clearly visible through the large glass double doors that dominate the back wall of the kitchen are a thousand golden sunflowers – and, if it wasn’t for them, the Smiths wouldn’t still be living at Street End Farm.
Regularly cleaning and disinfecting your bird feeders is just as important as filling them. Unsanitary feeding stations and bird baths can encourage the spread of wild bird diseases like salmonellosis, so good bird feeder hygiene is essential if you want to help your feathered friends stay safe and healthy.
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Read on to learn how to clean and disinfect your feeders in order to limit the spread of disease among your local bird populations.
Feeding surfaces should be scraped at least once a week to remove bird droppings and old food. More frequent scraping is recommended during busy periods and spells of wet / humid weather. A scraper tool is handy for this job.
You should also disinfect your feeders once a fortnight. Use a quaternary ammonium disinfectant (we recommend Ark-Klens™) and be sure to read the instructions carefully before use. You'll need to dilute the disinfectant with water and wait a few minutes before rinsing it off.
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NOTE: Always wear gloves when cleaning bird feeders. Clean your feeders outside, and don't use any of the utensils you use to clean your own dishes, cutlery, etc.
TOP TIP: Investing in an easy-clean bird feeder can make your life much easier!
For more information about keeping your bird feeders clean, check out our Feeder Hygiene page or get in touch with the experts here at Really Wild Bird Food. We'll do our best to answer any questions you have!
Latest in at Really Wild Bird Food online birdfeed store is a great variety of items to encourage a varied wildlife in addition to birds to your garden.
We now have in stock attractive ceramic Frog and Toad Houses and mini mammal houses for frogs and other small mammals. The frog houses are your best habitat options for the frogs and other small amphibians. They provide good protection from larger predators.
