Book 31, Question 122 · Video
How can you feed backyard birds safely?
Use clean feeders and the right food. Black oil sunflower seeds are popular with many birds. Do not use bread, which has little nutrition. Wash feeders every couple of weeks with hot, soapy water to stop germs from spreading, and place them near cover but away from windows. Hummingbird food is four parts water to one part plain sugar, with no dyes. Always wash your hands afterward.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How can you feed backyard birds safely?
The Big Idea
Feeding backyard birds is fun! But it should be done safely. How can you feed birds safely?
The Right Food
Step one: The Right Food. Use the right food. Black oil sunflower seeds are popular with many birds. Don't use bread, which has little nutrition.
Clean Feeders
Step two: Clean Feeders. A grown-up should wash feeders every couple of weeks with hot, soapy water to stop germs from spreading. Let them dry before refilling.
Smart Spots
Step three: Smart Spots. Place feeders either very close to a window, within about 3 feet, or far away, more than 30 feet. Hummingbird food is four parts water to one part plain sugar, with no dyes. Always wash your hands afterward.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Great choice. Skip it. Every two weeks. Very close or far.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Never put honey or red dye in hummingbird food. Place feeders within 3 feet or more than 30 feet from windows. Clean feeders stop germs. Always wash your hands.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Ask a grown-up to help clean a bird feeder. Wash it with warm, soapy water. Rinse it well. Let it dry before refilling it. Wash your hands afterward.
Outro
Feed birds black oil sunflower seeds, not bread, and keep feeders clean with hot, soapy water. Place them within 3 feet of a window or more than 30 feet away, make hummingbird food with plain sugar and no dye, and wash your hands. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!