Rat problem
hello, i'd like to put food out for the resident blackbirds/robin that occasionally come into the garden. I know they prefer to feed on the ground but unfortunately, we've had a serious rat problem in the past. I'm worried that by placing food on the ground, this will just attract more rats that we don't want. Also how do you put food out in this awful weather so it stays edible for the birds ?? How do i get around these issues ???
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then hung it on one of these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GARDEN-WILD-BIRD-HANGING-FEEDING-STATION-WATER-BATH-TABLE-SEED-TRAY-HAMMERTONE/112477651956?hash=item1a3030c3f4:m:mlJtJ3YRIqf_POMTFK8Hy3Q
Because I only have a balcony, I made my own bird feeder by using old plastic sturdy food trays (fruit salad/sauces and dips) fixed to clear plastic suction cups that secures onto the window. I then cut an old plastic cloche in half and used that as a baffle and rain guard, using a further two plastic suction cups to secure it over the tray.
The good thing is you can easily adjust the height to allow blackbirds and robins. Rodents cannot climb the glass provided it is fixed away from any areas where they can jump off or drop from. Works for me.