I have friend that rescued a hummingbird that got jelly all over its self, she was there to help it, rinsed off jelly and set it free outside. Thank you for pointing this out.
I live in Indiana and I set out my oriole feeders Saturday and Sunday morning I had my two male Baltimore orioles showed up and now Monday a pair of male and female orchard orioles showed up I usually start having them show up around this time depending on weather so I'm happy camper now that they started coming back hopefully now I will start seeing the catbirds next...
Thanks, Mark! ❤ What I do (and im not sure why this isn't standard on jelly feeders) is cut a small round of wire mesh (about 23 gauge) that fits snugly in the dish just above the jelly. The birds can easily get their beaks down into the jelly, but theres no chance of even a tiny bird getting in the jelly if they accidentally fall
Birds are creatures of habit and they are generally leery of anything new. It typically just takes time for them to get used to to the new feeders. Placing the new feeder close to cover can help. Chickadees are the bravest and tend to figure it out first, then others join it.
A study done on chickens and HFCS ("Effect of Dietary Fructose on Broiler Chick Performance") showed that, as with other animals, HFCS causes an increase in liver size and liver morphology, an increase in kidney size (hyperplasia likely caused by adapting to this uncommon nutrient source), and increased levels of uric acid in the plasma.
I like syrpentina's answer. 20+ years ago, I read an article that felt there was a link between HFCS and a condition called bumblefoot in bird. I cannot find that article anymore so I don't know if the science was sound or just someone's fear. I search for the topic every so often.
I have friend that rescued a hummingbird that got jelly all over its self, she was there to help it, rinsed off jelly and set it free outside. Thank you for pointing this out.
I’m glad she was there.
We got our first Baltimore oriole of the year today, April 29th, in Michigan.
Jealous, still waiting for our first.
I live in Indiana and I set out my oriole feeders Saturday and Sunday morning I had my two male Baltimore orioles showed up and now Monday a pair of male and female orchard orioles showed up I usually start having them show up around this time depending on weather so I'm happy camper now that they started coming back hopefully now I will start seeing the catbirds next...
Excellent
I live in the city and I now have finches by my apartment. Your channel is very helpful
Thank you for watching. Glad to help!
Thanks, Mark! ❤
What I do (and im not sure why this isn't standard on jelly feeders) is cut a small round of wire mesh (about 23 gauge) that fits snugly in the dish just above the jelly.
The birds can easily get their beaks down into the jelly, but theres no chance of even a tiny bird getting in the jelly if they accidentally fall
That is an excellent idea.
Would please send me a picture? I would love to promote this idea.
@MarksBackyardBirds sure thing. I'll try to remember to get a picture when I get home today👍
Great video ❤
Thank you!!
Love your channel. How far apart should i have an oriole feeder to regular bird seed feeder?
thanks! i was wondering, any tricks for introducing a new feeder or platform? sometimes they are complete flops and the birds avoid them.
Birds are creatures of habit and they are generally leery of anything new. It typically just takes time for them to get used to to the new feeders. Placing the new feeder close to cover can help. Chickadees are the bravest and tend to figure it out first, then others join it.
Does a birds eyesight adjust to light?
Yes
Thank you for the tips. I get wasps eating the jelly. I will try the meal worms.
Good plan
When you say mealworms, do you mean fresh or dried? Or does it matter?
Live are far more nutritious, especially for the young. Dried are an option but you need to have a water source for the birds.
What are the dangers of HFC for birds?
A study done on chickens and HFCS ("Effect of Dietary Fructose on Broiler Chick Performance") showed that, as with other animals, HFCS causes an increase in liver size and liver morphology, an increase in kidney size (hyperplasia likely caused by adapting to this uncommon nutrient source), and increased levels of uric acid in the plasma.
I like syrpentina's answer. 20+ years ago, I read an article that felt there was a link between HFCS and a condition called bumblefoot in bird. I cannot find that article anymore so I don't know if the science was sound or just someone's fear. I search for the topic every so often.
yummy jelly time 🦑🐦⬛
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A Gray Catbird ate all the jelly I put out, the first day it was out.
For me, it is the House Finches. I keep putting it out. Hopefully the orioles will find it.
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Put out grape jelly and orange halls here in greenwood. Indiana, hope to see some Orioles
Orange halfs
@@kathysparks6338 and now we wait!