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You can put this to one side to eat later.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake two lollipop sticks and push them through the orange peel at right angles, forming a cross shape. Insert them through the sides, near the middle of the orange half. This cross will act as a perch for the birds and provide stability for hanging.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMix it the lard and birdseed together in a bowl.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFill the orange peel with the birdseed mixture.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETie a length of twine or string to each of the lollipop sticks, then tie them together at the top for hanging. 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Keep peanuts in a feeder so small chunks can be nibbled\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDry, hard foods or bread during the spring or summer months. Parent birds might take these back to their nests and their young can choke on it\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPoor quality peanuts can carry the aflatoxin fungus, which kills birds if they eat it. Make sure you buy peanuts that are guaranteed aflatoxin-free from a reputable supplier.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E(Source: RSPB, 2025)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd here\u0027s what to \u003Cspan style=\u0022text-decoration: underline;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eavoid \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003Efor\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003Educks: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECrisps: Not just crisps, don\u0027t feed ducks any \u0027junk food\u0027.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPopcorn: Popcorn hulls and kernels are difficult for ducks to digest, and they can become lodged in their throat and decay over time.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECornflakes:\u00A0Cornflakes and other cereals provide very little nutritional value to ducks and are high in sugar and other additives.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECitrus fruits:\u00A0Avoid citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes, as well as other high-acid fruits like mango and pineapple, which can induce digestive issues.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnions and spinach:\u00A0Spinach can induce egg binding issues in ducks by interfering with calcium production. Onions and related vegetables can cause diarrhoea and vomiting, as well as hemolytic anaemia, which can lead to respiratory illness.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAvocados:\u00A0Avocados are a healthy snack for humans, but they are poisonous to birds, particularly ducks, and can induce heart failure.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBread: \u003Cspan\u003EWhile some birds may eat it, bread has little nutritional value and can cause health problems. And soggy bread in the water can \u003C/span\u003Ecause harmful algae to grow too.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022WaaZC\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022RJPOee EIJn2\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E(Source: Canal and River Trust, 2025)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022NPrrbc\u0022 data-cid=\u002209caf00d-5e9b-467f-8e48-7ae23ce39fb3\u0022 data-uuids=\u00228304843684002735142,8304843684002736627,8304843684002735501,8304843684002736986,8304843684002735860,8304843684002737345,8304843684002736219,8304843684002737704,8304843684002736578,8304843684002738063,8304843684002736937,8304843684002734326,8304843684002737296,8304843684002734685\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"What NOT to feed ducks and birds"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re looking to feed the ducks, do it on a rare occasion. A few trips here and there are preferable to frequent visits. If you feed them on a regular basis, they\u2019re likely to eat too much.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOther tips include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDucks do not chew their food. Make sure they\u2019re in bite-sized portions so the ducks can eat them easily.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf ducks show no interest or leave the food uneaten, stop feeding them. Food that has been left out can soon deteriorate and attract bugs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe cautious of larger waterfowl, such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/canal-and-river-wildlife/a-spotters-guide-to-waterway-wildlife/swan-waterway-wildlife\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 aria-label=\u0022swans (opens in a new tab)\u0022\u003Eswans\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/canal-and-river-wildlife/a-spotters-guide-to-waterway-wildlife/canada-goose-waterway-wildlife\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 aria-label=\u0022geese (opens in a new tab)\u0022\u003Egeese\u003C/a\u003E. They can become violent.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBirds and the environment are both harmed by litter; carefully dispose of any rubbish, including bags, twist ties, plastic clips, and other inappropriate or mouldy pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAllowing pets or people to chase or disturb ducks, especially young birds or families, is often prohibited. It may lead the birds to get stressed or injured.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf other people are already feeding the ducks, don\u0027t feed them. Too much food might result in health issues as well as uneaten leftovers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E(Source: Canal and River Trust, 2025)\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Top tips for feeding ducks"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGround feeding birds: \u003C/strong\u003EThrushes and Dunnocks prefer to feed on the ground. For these birds, lightly scatter food on the lawn well clear of cover to avoid lurking cats. Remember to change the area you scatter the food over every few days, and never put out more than is likely to be eaten the same day.\u0026nbsp;If you put food such as apples on the ground, space it out in different places in the garden. This will reduce competition between birds so that more birds can feed at any one time.\u0026nbsp;If there is snow on the ground, clear small areas before putting down the food.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAvoid mesh bags: \u003C/strong\u003EPeanuts and fat balls are regularly sold in nylon mesh bags. Never put out any food in mesh bags. These may trap birds\u2019 feet and even cause broken feet and legs. Birds with a barbed tongue, such as woodpeckers, can become trapped by their beaks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlace feeders high off the ground:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003EPlace the feeders high enough so they are out of reach of ground predators, such as cats. They should be a couple of metres away from thick cover (such as bushes), so that small birds can beat a hasty retreat from aerial predators (such as Sparrowhawks.)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMove locations: \u003C/strong\u003EIf you don\u2019t get any visitors, just try a different location. It\u0027s a good idea to move the feeders to different locations over the course of a year so that you don\u2019t get a build-up of debris or droppings underneath.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022pop-out wrap\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022rich-text text\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen to feed birds: \u003C/strong\u003EFeed your birds all year if you can, but adjust the amount you put out. Feeding birds in the spring and summer may help them to raise their chicks more successfully. Remember, always put peanuts in a rigid mesh feeder, as large pieces of nut can choke baby birds.\u0026nbsp;There\u2019s a lot more food available naturally in summer, autumn and even early winter, as flowers set seed and berries ripen.\u0026nbsp;In winter, when berries and insects are scarce, your feeders should see lots of feathered visitors. Feed fat in the winter only, as fatty foods can go off in summer and birds don\u2019t need high energy food as much in the warmer months.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClean your feeders:\u003C/strong\u003E Unhygienic feeding stations can quickly transmit diseases between birds and dirty feeding stations can attract rodents. Wash them down with a mild disinfectant and hot water, rinsing fully and drying before refilling with food. Keep food in cool, clean rodent-proof storage bins too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAvoid unwanted visitors:\u003C/strong\u003E Rats, mice, squirrels, pigeons, and members of the crow family can wolf down what was meant for smaller birds. The best solutions are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022rich-text text\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFeeders with \u2018guardian\u2019 cages around the outside. Small birds can slip through the gaps but larger creatures can\u2019t.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWeight-activated feeders which close off the feeding ports when something heavy (such as a pigeon or squirrel) sits on them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpecialised deterrents for squirrels. These can be especially effective.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E(Source: RSPB, 2025)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Top tips for feeding garden birds"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"threeColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/0d3ona1w/a-yogurt-pot-has-twine-wrapped-around-it-and-is-hanging-from-a-branch-inside-the-yogurt-pot-is-a-lard-and-bird-seed-mixture.jpeg","width":4284,"height":4284,"altText":"A yogurt pot has twine wrapped around it and is hanging from a branch. 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