How to clean a bird feeder

Good hygiene is always important when it comes to feeding garden birds, especially as declines in some species are linked to the spread of disease. To clean your bird feeder: * Clean bird feeders outside. Wear gloves and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Use equipment that is only ever used for this propose. 1. Empty old food into a bag and dispose of it in an outdoor bin. 2. Dismantle the bird feeder. The best feeders are designed to be taken apart for easy cleaning. 3. Wash the bird feeder in soapy water or 5% bleach solution. Then rinse it thoroughly in fresh water. 4. Use an old towel or paper towels to dry the feeder, or leave it to dry in the sun. 5. Reassemble the feeder and fill it with enough seed for a day. Read our full advice 👉 https://www.bto.org/how-you-can-help/providing-birds/feeding-garden-birds/hygiene #Shorts #BirdFeeder #GardenBirds