Feeding Yellow Finches

RE: Can you use black oil sunflower seeds in a tube feedr? Post By Dee (Guest Post) (07/23/2008) I have put out thistle seeds, usually no finches have come. I saw one redpol but, only once. I decided to try black oil sunflower seeds, still no finches. What am I doing wrong? Also the thistle was stored in a can since last summer. Are they still ok to use? Thanks, dee Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post By (Guest Post) (05/31/2008) WE have several feeders for the Yellow Finches. Early spring we had over 30 Yellow Finch every morning. They needed more feeders. We filled the knee high hose about half full of seed, hung them in the trees near the other feeders. The birds loved these feeders, they could cling their feet to the nylon hose. These were CHEAP FEEDERS, $1.00 pair at Dollar Store. Or use your worn out ones.( Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post By Dee R (Guest Post) (05/24/2008) We had yellow finches feeding on finch feeder, 8 or 10 at a time. It has been a month watching these beautiful birds. All of a sudden they all stopped coming to feeder. Read a comment from another finch lover and said to watch mold, dry seeds. Could there be anything else that someone could shed some light on disappearance of our lovely finches? We are feeding other delightful birds too and they have continued to come and eat their seed. Thanks, Dee Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post by Bamaw Vicki (1) | (05/20/2008) Contact I recently took pictures of the yellow finch at my Mothers in southern Missouri. We enjoyed watching them so much but we live in the Dallas area. Are they also native in Texas. I would love to put up a feeder. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post by Great Granny Vi (347) | (09/16/2007) Profile | Contact Hello Sonja, Yes the gold or yellow finch are wild, and there is the "house" finch that are brown/gray some with red to deep orange on their heads /chest . There are many colorful birds in every area I suppose. I also put out peanuts for the Scrub Jays.Here is a picture of one visitor.Enjoy Great granny Vi Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post By Sonja. (Guest Post) (09/15/2007) We just bought a house and received a birdfeeder as a homewarming gift. We put it in our back yard and now there is a really nice yellow bird that visits everyday. I don't know a lot about birds, but from the pictures I've seen online, it looks like a yellow finch or golden finch. Do these birds exist in the "wild"? We're just concerned that it's someone's pet bird that got loose or was let loose. Can they exist in the wild? Thanks for any help and advice! I want to make sure the little guy is ok! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post By Alex (Guest Post) (04/30/2007) Jane are using fresh thistle seed. Sometimes they prefer the more expensive Nyjer seed. It is always good to replace your thistle too. When you buy thistle seed you need to make sure the seed is black not brown. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post by Great Granny Vi (347) | (03/26/2007) Profile | Contact Jane, sometime birds leave for the winter.Here in So.Ca. We have hummers and finch all year long. They will come back if the seeds you keep out are clean and dry.Watch for mold if the seeds get wet.Wash out the feeders ,let DRY before refilling them. Birds know where the good "free Lunch" is and will bring others. Be consistent. They will be back. Garden Hugs, Great Granny Vi Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post by Great Granny Vi (347) | (03/26/2007) Profile | Contact Here is a picture and I hope a better description of how to fill the stockings. Happy bird watching. Great Granny Vi Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post By Jane (Guest Post) (03/25/2007) Last spring and summer I had at least 6 finches - all of a sudden they left. I bought a new feeder from the bird store, hung it out and one came by to check it out, but no birds are coming back. What am I doing wrong?? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post By Kristy (Guest Post) (01/25/2006) Please be careful where you place the feeder regardless of what type you use! My parents were very excited about their feeder last summer and equally happy about the large number of birds... BUT THEN... the feeder was placed very close to their front porch (we're in the South and use our front porch a LOT) and the SMELL WAS BAD! The dropping from the birds around the feeder was so bad they took it down before summer ended. This year it will be placed AWAY FROM THE HOUSE where viewing the birds is all we'll do! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post by k-la (6) | (01/24/2006) Contact I want to try this idea, but I was not completely clear on how the birds get the seed. Do they poke holes in the stocking? I would love to see a photo. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Feeding Yellow Finches Post by Persnickety Paula (396) | (01/24/2006) Profile | Contact What a simply wonderful idea! I have always bought those white mesh feeders that are prefilled with thistle seed. By recycling my old panty hose I can save money and it is always cheaper to buy the seed in bulk too! I just love the finches that visit my feeders, and I get black-capped chickadees too. They will eat the thistle seed that falls on the ground, but their favorite is the black-oil sunflower seed that I put out. I love feeding the birds, and here in the upper midwest winter can be a little harsh so I like to help them out all I can. Report Spam or Abuse