I bought my mom some new bird feeders so she can feed and watch the red birds from inside the house. I put the feeders out several days ago and no birds are using them. Anyone have any suggestions? Or just wait till they find the new feeders. I even baited the ground with some bird seed.

They make a wicked red-bird call at Scheels. I'd pick one up.....

CS78 said:

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Are there trees around? I suspect they probably aren't moving further than necessary with the weather.

Might start off with sunflower seed if specifically targeting cardinals.

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Yes trees around the yard and then a creek full of big trees and brush a few hundred yards away.. I was wondering if the weather may have them hiding out down by the creek. She see red birds but hasn't fed them in a few years. I'll go buy some sun flower seeds and put them on the ground around the 2 feeders

Great idea!

Once they find the feeder they will always return I have 2-3 m/f pair that come back every year....they maybe never leave...i don't know.

But just keep the feeder full and they'll find it. A little scattered on the ground may help too!

Its funny you asked this today. My daughter asked me to add a feeder outside her bedroom window this morning. Just checked and she hasnt seen a bird yet. Business as usual on the other side of the house.

Also, I highly recommend these flat feeders if anyone is looking. The birds dont empty it trying to get at their preferred seeds so it last longer.

Amazon.com : Kingsyard Platform Bird Feeder for Outside, Recycled Plastic Hanging Tray Bird Feeders with Large Capacity 3.5 lbs, Premium Quality & Durable, Great for Attracting Wild Birds, Green : Patio, Lawn & Garden

We are covered up with cardinals. They dive bomb our barn cat and he ignores them until one gets a bit too close and it is red bird for lunch.

CS78 said:

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Its funny you asked this today. My daughter asked me to add a feeder outside her bedroom window this morning. Just checked and she hasnt seen a bird yet. Business as usual on the other side of the house.

Also, I highly recommend these flat feeders if anyone is looking. The birds dont empty it trying to get at their preferred seeds so it last longer.

Amazon.com : Kingsyard Platform Bird Feeder for Outside, Recycled Plastic Hanging Tray Bird Feeders with Large Capacity 3.5 lbs, Premium Quality & Durable, Great for Attracting Wild Birds, Green : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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I'll tell my mom she will just have to wait…they will come. I did a walk around her house this evening and saw the red birds hanging out in the back yard down by the trees and inside the covered part of the metal building… may have to get a feeder like that

Cool picture

all i get are squirrels and rats

Your in College station I believe

I have tons of red birds and about 20 dove and lots of wren and sparrows

South college station. Inwill see if I can get a pick tomorrow