but one drawback can be that spilled bird seed begins to grow and create a blanket of weeds below your feeder. To combat this, many companies now supply seed mixes labelled as ‘no grow’ or ‘no mess’. ...

Pinnaroo, Melbourne Zoo’s 22-year-old eclectus parrot, loves to flap around in the spray of the hose, which mimics the precipitation of her tropical rainforest home. Staff at the zoo said ...

Safflower seeds deter squirrels and bully birds, but many beloved songbirds will still come to your backyard bird feeders.

A new seed treatment designed to keep birds away from freshly planted fields has received regulatory approval. Arkion life Science LLC. recently gained approval for its Avipel bird repellent from ...

A fresh, effortless way to grow flowers, wildflowers, and lawn alternatives.

Why You Should Offer Peanuts to Birds Peanuts are like a secret weapon for people who love feeding birds. Your feathered ...

A version of the H5N1 bird flu virus known as B3.13 was confirmed in March after being introduced to cattle in late 2023, scientists said. It has infected more than 950 herds in 16 states.

Some common backyard birds like chickadees, titmice, woodpeckers and nuthatches have behavioral strategies for beating the cold winter days when food is scarce. They will take seeds from bird ...

Ferry-Morse, one of the leading and oldest gardening seed brands in the United States, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is starting the gardening ...

NORTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ferry-Morse, one of the leading and oldest gardening seed brands in the United States, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ ...

Pinnaroo, Melbourne Zoo's 22-year-old eclectus parrot, loves to flap around in the spray of the hose, which mimics the precipitation of her tropical rainforest home. Staff at the zoo said Pinnaroo ...

Fortunately, humans have a much higher IQ than raccoons; hence, they can devise several creative devices, like the baffle, to keep these stocky bandits from their thoughtfully prepared bird seeds. In ...