{"id":3616,"date":"2018-01-05T15:33:43","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T20:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bombergers.com\/?p=3616"},"modified":"2023-04-14T12:29:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T16:29:59","slug":"winter-is-for-the-birds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bombergers.com\/2018\/01\/05\/winter-is-for-the-birds\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter is for the Birds!"},"content":{"rendered":"
We’re getting a healthy dose of winter weather. Ice, snow, and\u00a0frigid temps are here! While most of us take refuge indoors, we can’t forget about our feathered friends. The good news is, if they haven’t flown south\u00a0they can handle the weather. Still, survival can be a challenge. Providing wild bird seed,\u00a0a water source, and a place to roost is a major help to their survival.<\/p>\n
If birding is your thing, make sure to visit us at Bomberger’s for feeders and\u00a0wild bird food\u00a0to keep them flocking to your backyard all season.<\/p>\n
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1. Make Sure Food is Dry and Accessible 2. Provide Seed High in Fat & Protein<\/strong> 3. Give Them an Open Water Source<\/strong> 4. Add Some Warmth to Your Birdhouses<\/strong> 5. Be Ready for the Weather<\/strong> We’re getting a healthy dose of winter weather. Ice, snow, and\u00a0frigid temps are here! While most of us take refuge indoors, we can’t forget about our feathered friends. The good news is, if they haven’t flown south\u00a0they can handle the weather. Still, survival can be a challenge. Providing wild bird seed,\u00a0a water source, and a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3621,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>Tube feeders are great for protecting seed from the elements.<\/p>\n
\nFood high in fat & protein provide high levels of energy necessary for keeping birds warm during the harsh winter months. You can try black oil sunflower seed, suet, and\u00a0even peanut butter.<\/p>\n
\nWater can be hard to find when everything is frozen. Water is needed to keep hydrated and\u00a0groom feathers\u00a0to help keep their bodies insulated. Try keeping your bird bath water thawed with a submersible bird bath heater or de-icer.<\/p>\n
\nA birdhouse can provide a place to stay warm. Use dry grass to provide some added warmth.<\/p>\n
\nDon’t wait for harsh weather to hit before you try any of the above. Plan ahead. When the weather let’s up, be ready to clean and maintain those baths, houses, and feeders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"