![]() ![]() This can be more expensive at first but is worth the extra cost because there is no payment for inedible debris, and no work to keep the feeding area clean. Switch to no-waste bird foods such as hulled sunflower seeds, nut hearts, suet, nectar, fruit, and other foods birds will eat completely, without any hulls, husks, shells, or other waste to discard.This can also conserve seed to help a budget without eliminating feeding altogether. Offer only enough seed for a single day's feeding to encourage birds to eat the entire helping rather than tossing out excess seed to get the best tidbits.This will also provide another space for birds to feed, which will help minimize any remaining debris or waste and will attract new birds to the feeding area. ![]() Add wide seed trays, nets, or platforms below feeders to catch anything that drops from the feeders.Regular sweeping or vacuuming can clean up any spillage much easier than from grass. Position feeders on or above a concrete, stone, or wooden deck or patio, so the seed does not become embedded in the grass or flowerbeds.Always read safety warning labels carefully when using sprays around children and pets, and be sure sprays are safe to use on other plants in the yard. Consider using natural enzyme sprays (available in garden centers) to promote faster decomposition.Allow squirrels and chipmunks to feed below the feeders rather than discouraging them, but use baffles and other techniques to squirrel-proof feeders so these visitors do not spill more seed.Trim grass around the feeder shorter than the rest of the lawn so the debris can be cleaned up more easily, and mow around the feeding area with a collector bag for easy disposal. ![]()
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