Tip #6,363 Catch a bird that has gotten indoors, by first enclosing it into the smallest room possible. Throw a shirt or towel over the bird. Handle wrapped bird gently, being careful of the beak. Take outside and release. Home & Garden bird + pests + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,015 Instead of trying to keep squirrels out of your bird feeder, provide a squirrel feeder. Home & Garden bird + pests + patio + yard + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,696 Make your own hummingbird food by mixing 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. It is easiest to dissolve the sugar if you first heat the water. Home & Garden bird + garden + patio + yard + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,215 It is best to use untreated wood when building a birdhouse to ensure no chemicals will harm the birds. Home & Garden bird + garden + diy + patio + yard + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,350 • 2 people found helpful Store bird feed in plastic bags or containers in the freezer to keep it fresh and free from pests. Thaw for 1 hour before feeding to birds. Pets bird + pet feeding + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,453 • 7 people found helpful Easily get your parrot to eat by warming some mashed potatoes, rice or oats. Pets bird + pet feeding + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,451 • 4 people found helpful If you struggle to get your parrot into his cage, try putting him in backwards. Pets bird + pet training + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,450 • 4 people found helpful If you struggle to get your parrot to step up, try swooping in with both hands, one on each side. Your bird will be so busy trying to keep track of your hands, he will readily step up. Pets bird + pet training + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
