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Fall is a wonderful time of the year, with all the many colors that can be seen in the trees around us. It is also a time to do some repair or replacement of our bird houses and bird feeders. Our bird houses should be cleaned out of the used nesting materials that are found inside them and then washed out with (1) part house hold bleach mixed with (10) parts of water. Then wash it out again with just water and let it dry well before repairing it or hanging it up again. You can do the same with your bird feeders if they need to be cleaned. The birds will not replace their nesting materials in the bird houses until the next nesting season in early spring. They will use the bird houses to get out of some of the bad weather in the colder months a head.

Some bird houses and bird feeders may have some of the pieces of wood coming apart from their age and or weathering. If the wood is not soft and falling apart, you may be able to just add a few finishing nails or a few short deck screws to pull the wood together for some more years of service for your wild birds. If you are going to repaint your bird house or feeder, make sure you do not paint the inside of it and use a water base non-toxic paint or stain. Let it dry completely before hanging it up again. These are the best steps you can take to protect your wild birds that you some much enjoy. If you would like to replace or add some new bird houses or bird feeders come visit with us at our home at:

http://www.Beautiful-Birdhouses-Etc.com for all your birding needs.