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Message: <blockquote data-quote="etudiant" data-source="post: 3338912" data-attributes="member: 48052">The 'wild bird seed' feeds that are usually sold are rich in small millet seeds that appeal mostly to pigeons and sparrows, rather than to other birds, so they get dumped. They may then get damp and go off, which might appeal to a dog, but I've not heard of it.I'd strongly second the idea of sunflower hearts, sunflower shells have some natural herbicide in them, so they will sterilize the area beneath the feeders.If you have no trees around, you may not have enough shelter for small birds to feel comfortable at your feeders. Something like a hedge to give cover is really an important accessory.The absence of trees does simplify your feeder mounting/squirrel repelling task. You can get a mounting pole on a stand, fit it with a decent baffle and then hang several feeders for seed or suet from it safely. As long as the critters can't jump down on your feeders, you'll be golden. No need to splash out for mechanized squirrel proofing gizmos. Of course, the baffle does not help for crows, grackles or starlings. To keep those at bay you can use plastic domes over the feeders, as these big birds have trouble steering around them.Last thought is that if your neighbor has the food franchise well established, you can get better mileage by adding water, ideally running or dripping water with a cheap solar pump. Birds really love baths and running water is like catnip for them, especially in a warmer region such as Florida.Have fun, the birds will come, guaranteed! Post some pictures when they do, please.</blockquote>

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