{"id":2451,"date":"2017-05-14T20:07:30","date_gmt":"2017-05-14T20:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/?page_id=2451"},"modified":"2017-05-14T20:07:30","modified_gmt":"2017-05-14T20:07:30","slug":"chickadee-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/chickadee-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Chickadee FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Chickadees are one of the most common and beloved backyard birds. Here are the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions about chickadees…<\/p>\n
One of the seven species of chickadees almost certainly lives in your area, if you live in North America. In northern areas, you may be able to attract several different species.<\/p>\n
Whichever area of North America you live in, attracting chickadees to your yard is a simple process. The trick is to provide for these enchanting little bird\u2019s needs year round. In the winter, food, ice-free water and shelter are paramount. In the spring, nesting boxes are needed for breeding. During summer months, make sure a water supply is always present via a bird bath<\/a> or small pond.<\/p>\n Chickadees are one of the least picky birds around. They will eat insects, seeds, peanut butter, suet, and fruit. They will feed on platform feeders<\/a>, tube feeders or cling feeders. If high-quality food is available, you\u2019ll have Chickadees at your feeders. Think about the needs of some of the pickier birds you\u2019re trying to attract first, chickadees will come too!<\/p>\n The simple chickadee is unconcerned with the location of their bird feeder, for the most part. However, you\u2019ll want to help protect them, just like any other bird, by keeping the feeder as predator-free as possible. Follow these steps to predator-proofing your bird feeders:<\/p>\n The tiny and enchanting chickadee is a cavity-nesting bird. They will use a birdhouse with a small entrance hole and the proper dimensions with ease (Read more about how to attract chickadees to your yard<\/a>).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Frequently asked questions about Chickadees Chickadees are one of the most common and beloved backyard birds. Here are the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions about chickadees… How do I know if chickadees are in my area? One of the seven species of chickadees almost certainly lives in your area, if you … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nWhat type of bird feeder do I need for chickadees?<\/h4>\n
Where should I mount my feeder?<\/h4>\n
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What type of birdhouse will chickadees use?<\/h4>\n