How do you charge Droll Yankee Bird Feeder?
Insert the AC/DC adapter output plug into the input jack located at the top of the new Power Stick and charge for a minimum of 14 hours but not more than 24 hours. After charging is complete, remove the output plug of the AC/DC adapter from the top of the Power Stick.
How long does Droll Yankee Flipper battery last?
24 hours for first full charge. Then usually 4 to 6 hours on a recharge. Then the battery will last for at least 4 months in the feeder.
How often should I clean bird feeder?
about once every two weeks
Bird droppings and other contaminants may also spread infectious bird diseases. Clean your feeders about once every two weeks, more often during times of heavy use or wet weather or if there have been reports of salmonella in your area or you have seen sick birds in your yard.
What is the easiest way to clean a bird feeder?
The National Wildlife Health Center recommends cleaning bird baths and feeders with a solution of nine parts water to one part bleach. (If there is visible debris, scrub it off before soaking in the bleach solution.) Dry out the feeder before hanging it back up.
How do you keep a bird feeder clean?
Add a 3-4-inch layer of mulch below the feeders, then turn the mulch to bury debris where it can decompose out of sight. Replace the mulch seasonally to dispose of remaining debris. Allow feeders to remain empty for a day or two to encourage ground-feeding birds to pick up spilled seed and be their own cleanup crew.
How often should I wash my bird feeders?
Cleaning seed feeders Bird droppings and other contaminants may also spread infectious bird diseases. Clean your feeders about once every two weeks, more often during times of heavy use or wet weather or if there have been reports of salmonella in your area or you have seen sick birds in your yard.
Is it safe to wash bird feeders in the kitchen sink?
Wash your feeders in a utility tub or a bucket, and not in your kitchen sink. Use liquid dish soap to remove gunk if necessary, but be sure to rinse extra thoroughly. Note: Dish soap does not disinfect contamination, and is not necessary.