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Index of Subjects One downside to ground feeding, is that it can attract rats. Not that it ever stopped me... Gary Murray Tucker Lake Beaverbank NS ----- Original Message ----- From: Helene Van Doninck <helene.birdvet@gmail.com> To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:17:10 -0400 Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Ground Feeding Question > There are also some really nice ground feeders that have screening on the > ground ( small enough mesh for toes not to get caught but lets rain go > through) and many of them even have a nice roof. I think I've seen them at > the For The Birds store and other places. > Helene > > On Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 11:05 AM, Blake Maybank <bmaybank@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I place millet on mossy areas under or near trees, where sparrows can > > quickly and safely eat it. But I also place millet on flat boards inside > > square lobster traps. Squirrels and cats (and hawks) can't get at the > > birds, and I can place a cover on top of the trap to keep snow off. if > > you know a lobster fisherman, they can likely make a custom version for > > you. I found mine washed up on beaches after storms. > > > > Cheers, > > > > Blake > > > > -- > > Blake Maybank <bmaybank@gmail.com> > > White's Lake, Nova Scotia > > > > My Blog: *CSI: Life* <http://blakemaybank.com> > > > > > > > > > -- > Helene Van Doninck DVM > Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre > RR#1 Brookfield NS B0N1C0 > 902-893-0253 > birdvet@hotmail.com > www.cwrc.net > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.930 / Virus Database: 2634.1.1/5418 - Release Date: 11/25/12 03:45:00 > >
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