Are the birds killed to get these feathers?
1865212
the birds naturally loose their feathers at the end of the mating season or thereabouts..they do not have to be killed to get the feathers
2070682
these are for hunting not target. If you are going to target shoot. Get the ones with field point tip for targets. We have only used these a few times. So I have no idea how long the feathers will hold up. They are very stiff though.
1325332
I have never seen any birds caught in the nets. The birds here in Montana are like the rest of the state, carnivores. The birds all go for the bugs and worms which they can only get in the grass, the protected plants are all planted with a covering of river rock. Bees seem to have no difficulties with it.
2024460
NO man, they are dead. Be careful because if you are feeding them, they are taking them back home to the nest and sharing. Also, if they are dead and you have found them anywhere, be careful of other animals that may eat the dead animal - because they also die.. I.E. Cats & Dogs.
290393
I assume they are. My problem with the pillows is they are too fat. If about 1/4 of the feathers would be removed it might be o.k.
1926481
Humming birds access the nectar through the holes. We also have downy woodpeckers who share the bounty the same way. There is a different feeder for orioles.
1840675
I have no idea. I never gave it any thought. I think all birds shed feathers periodically and are obtained that way. They came from China so who knows. I have heard that Talipia from China is not good so possibly Peacock feathers too.
351589
Yes, very much so. I have killed countless squirrels that were terrorizing our bird feeders!!
1127051
I don't know the technical answer to that so you should google that and see what comes back, however, I do have two that are in the sun for a good part of the day and the birds seem to enjoy them and the group hasn't gotten any thinner.
1702112
A "pokey" feather? I have never heard of one or experienced one. Over the years I have bought at least 5 Goose Feather and Down I see no reason why you would experience one.
1549732
yes, real feather fletchings, the black may be dyed, but the turkey are natural color pattern, the fletchings are well matched and strong, thread wrappings are good also.
1315869
I wouldn't think so. Birds go under my deck all the time to build nests and feed babies.
746372
Most definitely. I bought this feeder specifically for safflower and watched four mourning doves perch on the ledge. There
1814939
That's exactly what happens. I had a Sparrow that laid an egg and it hatched into a cute baby bird. Then the mommy bird got spooked and never came back and the baby bird died of starvation. I had a curtain behind the window and made sure to be quiet. I think it is a very risky design that is not good for the birds.
1033302
I believe they are more for decoration than actual use. I would be concerned that the bird wouldn't have enough space and the metal and paint are not of high enough quality to be healthy for birds. I would not recommend it.
1370229
Yes.... But I receive them smaller then 26cm and in the top middle of feathers they were cut didn't look nice ...
435639
Yes, unless they are tiny, since the only holes are the tiny ones for the birds. I have seen bees around but never feeding just checking things out.