Fromebridge
Well-known member
Sorry if this has been discussed before, I haven't been around for a while.
Is it a good idea to keep feeders topped up all year? Mine have become very popular with the new chicks (tits, sparrow etc) but am I encouraging a feeder-dependent population who won't develop foraging skills? Or is it too late to avoid that?
I'm tempted to stop filling them up whilst there are still insects around in the hope the youngsters will have to learn to fend for themselves, but am I trying to be too clever?
Thanks.
Is it a good idea to keep feeders topped up all year? Mine have become very popular with the new chicks (tits, sparrow etc) but am I encouraging a feeder-dependent population who won't develop foraging skills? Or is it too late to avoid that?
I'm tempted to stop filling them up whilst there are still insects around in the hope the youngsters will have to learn to fend for themselves, but am I trying to be too clever?
Thanks.