The Joy of Feeding Birds: How to Attract and Feed Birds by Hand

💡Setting up a feeder and providing the birds' favorite foods are essential in attracting them to feed from your hand.

🤝Gradually getting the birds used to your presence near the feeder helps build trust and familiarity.

🖐️Hold some seeds in your hand near the feeder to encourage the birds to approach and eat from your hand.

🌱Young birds learn from their parents and can be trained to feed from your hand, creating a generational connection.

⏰Patience is important as it may take days or weeks for birds to become comfortable feeding from your hand.

What are the best foods to attract birds to a feeder?

—The best foods to attract birds to a feeder are black oil sunflower seeds and suet. These are the favorite foods of many bird species.

How long does it take for birds to become comfortable feeding from your hand?

—It can take a few days to a few weeks for birds to become comfortable feeding from your hand. Patience and consistency are key.

Can any bird be trained to eat from your hand?

—While not all bird species are comfortable eating from human hands, many small birds like chickadees can be easily trained.

How can I get young birds to feed from my hand?

—Young birds learn from their parents, so if their parents are comfortable eating from your hand, the young birds will likely follow.

Is it safe to feed birds from your hand?

—Feeding birds from your hand is safe as long as you do not make sudden movements or scare the birds. Always respect the birds' space and do not force them to come to you.

00:01Learn how to attract and feed birds right from your hand in a few easy steps.

00:23Set up a feeder with the birds' favorite foods – black oil sunflower seeds and suet to attract them.

01:04Gradually get the birds used to your presence near the feeder, starting from a distance and moving closer over time.

03:18Hold some seeds in your hand near the feeder to encourage the birds to approach and eat from your hand.

09:40Young birds learn from their parents and can be trained to feed from your hand, creating a generational connection.