Birds' Salmonella Poisoning

A recent newspaper article talked about birds' salmonella poisoning at the feeder.  The most susceptible is a Pine Siskin who tends to fly in a big flock and consume a lot of seeds on the ground.

"Please help me and my bird friends to stay healthy by following these simple cleanings."

1) Clean up the seeds on the ground to reduce a chance of a bird eating the salmonella contaminated seeds or droppings from a sick bird.

2) Scrub the feeder with a disinfectant solution of 9 parts water to 1 part bleach.   Let it dry before refilling.  To clean a HUMMER feeder, use a VINEGAR solution instead of using bleach.

3) Clean up the birdbath often.

"I will look up to you for what you do for me!!!  Thank you."