Hello,
I,m new to the site. joined to find out if others have noticed a decline in bird numbers to their feeders. We have 2 feeders and normally have a queue of goldfinches, chaffinches etc ,and have to replenish the feeders twice per day. Over the last 19 days there has been a significant drop in numbers, even though we have had snow and very cold.The feeders don't need replenishing nearly so much. We are in the Scottish Borders and our son in Glasgow has noticed the same. Worried this could be avian flu. We have chickens who are in lock down in the polytunnell.
MauriceJ-970830643 said:Is there a common house disinfectant that I can use to clean my bird feeders
Hi Maurice, Yes, you can use a diluted form of household disinfectant (do not use any insecticides or bug sprays, etc. on feeders or nest-boxes ) Once scrubbed with diluted disinfectant rinse thoroughly with clean water. You can alternatively purchase dedicated bird feeder cleaners like Ark-Klens
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