How can I attract birds??

New Zealand
May 7, 2008 9:03pm CST
We moved into a new house 12 months ago which has been built on a new developement area. Of course as they do these days the developer flattened evrything in site to build houses. Although I have planted some fast growing trees to attract birds they will take a couple of years before they are big enough. Has anyone any ideas that will attract birds to our property in the meantime?
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fifileigh
@fifileigh (3615)
• United States
8 May 08
i feed wild birds. i have bird seeds and bird feeders. many come to my house to eat and hang out, like a bird deli. you can also buy a bird bath or a fountain.
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xtinelee
@xtinelee (3371)
• Singapore
8 May 08
Why would you want to attract wild birds? They might carry with them disease or some illness. Go buy a bird from a breeder. Parrots are the cutest. :D
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WhatsHerName
@WhatsHerName (2716)
• United States
15 May 08
Just put out feeders and keep them full. You can also pick a spot to pile all the branches you pick up in your yard. Many little birds may like to nest there. Good luck, I love feeding and watching birds.
shymurl
@shymurl (2765)
• United States
8 May 08
you can put a pole up with a bird house, then sprinkle some bird food around on the ground. I hope that helps. I know it helped us.
ashly1979
@ashly1979 (1376)
• United States
8 May 08
i agree with you shymurl i dont really deal with wild birds i have 3 cockatiels
Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
15 May 08
get your hands on a Western Gardening book and look up section of plants that attract birds as I know there are a lot of them then grow those that take the least time to grow and be sure that they do grow in your particular zone, all the info is in the book.
ashly1979
@ashly1979 (1376)
• United States
8 May 08
i really dont know i have 3 cockatiels take care
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