chickadee info?

Question

Hey there guys, I would like basic info on taming, attracting and what birds would trust you after the chcickadee. What would happen after a bird gets tamed? And which feeder should I buy for a chickadee? Thx

Answer 1

to attract chickadees to you, you only need a bird feeder( link included below) with standard issue wild bird seed. refill the feeder twice daily or when needed. birds are usually more active during dawn and dusk and the middle of the day. these are the best times to feed them. also throw in some shelled peanuts and sunflower seeds as special treats. make sure they are unseasoned and unsalted. it could hurt them otherwise. and be patient, it takes time for the birds to notice the food source you put out



I think finches and sparrows, and especially common starlings would tame just about as well as chickadee. (common starlings can learn to speak like parrots (link below).



what happens after its tamed I guess is up to you.



http://madmikesamerica.com/2011/01/starlings-can-imitate-human-speech-like-parrots/



http://thediydreamer.com/inspiration/20-unique-bird-feeders/



http://www.homemadehomeideas.com/19-beautiful-diy-bird-feeders/



http://www.wildernesswaypoint.com/Articles/How_to_Tame_a_Chickadee.html



http://www.budgieplace.com/taming.html

I know this site gives instructions for taming budgies but these steps can be used for pretty much any type of bird.

Answer 2

Because chickadees are so small, the best food to use to attract them would be very small seed mixes. At my bird feeder, we have seen many chickadees and other very small birds by putting out "niger seed." (You can also keep the sparrows from eating it all by hanging small, very thin pieces of thread in front of the feeder with the niger--they will not go near the thread for some reason, but smaller birds will.) Check a local bird store to ask what food might be ideal.



Once you have attracted some chickadees and they are visiting regularly, the best thing would probably be to sit near where they like to roost and place some food near you. Be very patient and wait for a bird to fly down and take the food you have. Repeat this over a number of days, and eventually you may get a bird to eat from your hand.



PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO MAKE A WILD CHICKADEE A PET. Any animal born in the wild should ideally stay there!!! If you gain the trust of a bird, it should revisit you.

Answer 3

Depending on where you live , it may be illegal to actually try to make a pet out of a wild animal or bird.

People often want to make pets out of crows and squirrels but they can get into trouble for that. Also check that you are allowed to put out bird feeders during the summer. Bird feeders can attract bears and some places don't let you use them for that reason.