🌨️Important Weather Update🌨️
Due to the heavy❄️snowfall, our physical store is closed today to keep everyone safe. While the roads are quiet, we know your backyard feeders are anything but! The local birds are working hard to stay warm, and they’ll be looking for plenty of high-energy seed and fresh water today. Even though our doors are locked, you can still place your orders online at any time. We will have everything ready for in-store pickup as soon as we safely reopen.
Stay warm☕♨️, and thank you for helping our feathered friends through the storm!
❄️ Cold Weather Bird Care: 5 Tips for Your Backyard Friends
When the snow piles up and temperatures drop, our feathered friends work overtime to stay warm. Here is how you can help them through the storm:
High-Energy "Fuel": Birds need extra calories to maintain their body temperature. Offer high-fat options like Suet, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, and Peanuts. These are like "winter superfoods" for birds!
Keep the Water Liquid: When natural water sources freeze, birds struggle to stay hydrated and clean their feathers (clean feathers insulate better!). A heated bird bath or simply refreshing a shallow dish with lukewarm water a few times a day makes a huge difference.
Clear the Way: After a heavy snow, try to clear a small patch of ground near your feeders or brush piles. Ground-feeding birds like Juncos and Sparrows will appreciate being able to find food without digging through deep drifts.
Provide Windbreaks: If you have an old Christmas tree or a brush pile, leave it out! These provide critical shelter from biting winds and predators during winter storms.
Check for Ice: Sometimes ice can seal the openings of tube feeders. A quick tap to break the ice ensures the birds can actually reach the seed inside.
Stay cozy☕♨️, bird lovers! Remember, you can shop our full selection of high-fat winter seeds online for pickup as soon as the snow clears. 🐦✨
Backyard Birds need you even in the winter!
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