Finches Friend Cleaner Feeders

We're excited to share our latest podcast appearance with Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry. Have a listen to hear about our new ZIG squirrel and parakeet guard, keeping invasive species off of feeders!

https://loom.ly/XNx-3mE

The Plant Based Podcast: The Plant Based Podcast S15 E06 - Clever bird feeders with Finches Friend to stop the spread of disease After disease wiped out the greenfinches in Dick Woods garden, Dick decided to create a high quality, easy clean bird feeder, manufactured in the UK. Dick, along with Andrew, are on the podcast to talk about how to prevent the spread of diseases in the garden and keep birds safe, plus why their prod...

Great to be mentioned in The Times today! Really informative piece, delving beyond the surface to reach the real issues when feeding garden birds! 👏

We're attending the Heathfield Show this Saturday!

Come to stand K183 to talk with us about the only products in the world specifically designed to reverse wild bird disease transmitted on wild bird feeders.

Six million British finches have died since 2005. Our new ZIG Parakeet and Squirrel guard will be on show for the first time!

It's lovely to have a mention from after we met at the earlier in the year.

Look out for a review of our feeders in the coming months!

https://the3growbags.com/growbag-blog/the3growbags-at-the-garden-press-event/

We're delighted to have 2 feeders chosen in the "Best bird feeders UK" for 2024!

https://www.gardenersworld.com/product-guides/nature/best-bird-feeders/

Great to talk with at the yesterday.

Have a listen https://worldradiogardening.com/safe-clean-and-healthy-feeding-stations-for-our-wild-birds/

We're ready for the Garden Press Event 2024! Looking forward to sharing our story about creating solutions for safe, ethical bird feeding.

Do you like to feed suet to the birds?

We've been asked if suet pellets can be used on our brand new Cleaner Peanut Feeder, and I've just run out of peanuts so now's the perfect tone to find out! Watch this space 👀

New Blog Post - Exciting News from Our ZIG Trials - https://loom.ly/r8Z6PJg

The latest FF blog post is out on our site, giving a detailed update on our Zero Invasive Guarding (ZIG) trials.

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Are you looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Here's a little Shakespearean inspiration from Finches Friend! 🎅 🐦🎁

Every time an email from pops up with a review my heart skips a beat, but I needn't worry. Our lovely customers appear to be very happy with their feeders!

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New Blog from Finches Friend - H5 Anyone?

"You can bet your bottom dollar that we haven't seen the end of H5N1, or as we like to call it, BIRD FLU. Honestly, I think we need to change that name..."

Read more about the dangers of Bird Flu - https://loom.ly/j-LTg9U

H5 Anyone? — Finches Friend — High quality, easy clean bird feeders You can bet your bottom dollar that we haven't seen the end of H5N1 , or as we like to call it, BIRD FLU . Honestly, I think we need to change that name.

Check out our latest blog relating to and how we are managing our gardens at Trapham Barn:

https://www.finchesfriend.com/warbling/nomowmay

To mow or not to mow? That is the question. A view from Dick and Tina at Trapham Barn. — Finches Friend — High quality, easy clean bird feeders 'No Mow May' is here, so I thought I would share a little of life at Trapham Barn. We have wrestled with 'No Mow May' for a few years now, but I'd like to think that we have reached a compromise with Mother Nature...

Thank you Daily Express for sharing our story!

https://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/1768925/finches-friend-bird-feeder-protection-cleaners

Finches Friend’s easy care bird feeder puts wildlife protection first One in eight birds carry a disease - UK maker Finches Friend have created easy-clean, infection-fighting wild bird feeders to help fight against this.

So sad to read that yet another species is paying the price of human interference... Nightingales can no longer be heard on Cambridgeshire farmland, conservationists have warned as they found Britain has 73 million fewer birds than it did in 1970.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/07/nightingales-silent-cambridgeshire-britain-73-million-birds/

Nightingales fall silent as Britain loses 73 million birds The total number has declined by one third in the last 50 years, new figures from British Trust for Ornithology show

An interesting study, but we can't help but wonder if this may do more harm than good, with no mention of cleaning feeders within the article and when the feeder image used in the article shows a bird feeding where it can defecate...

https://scitechdaily.com/bird-feeding-boosts-winter-survival-of-small-birds-by-helping-fight-infections/

Bird Feeding Boosts Winter Survival of Small Birds by Helping Fight Infections Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs. New research from Lund University in Sweden shows that feeding during the wintertime causes birds to be healthier, since they do not have to expend as much energy fighting infections. A small change in body temperature can be fatal

Check out our latest feature in 50 Plus Magazine where our Founder, Dick Woods, discussed how to care for birds in Spring...

https://www.50plusmagazine.co.uk/how-to-care-for-garden-birds-in-spring/

HOW TO CARE FOR GARDEN BIRDS IN SPRING - 50 Plus Magazine By Dick Woods, Founder of Finches Friend As we welcome the spring, gardens and green spaces are transformed, and we can expect to see even more wild birds visiting. As a new hive of activity begins and birds prepare for the breeding season, if you plan to feed birds in your garden, then you will [.....

We've been featured in the latest edition of Country Life Magazine available now!

Another saddening story detailing the sad decline of our wild birds in the UK. Made more infuriating by the fact there is something we can do to help by cleaning our feeders regularly...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/apr/13/uk-bird-populations-continue-to-crash-as-government-poised-to-break-own-targets

UK bird numbers continue to crash as government poised to break own targets Data shows 48% of species declined between 2015 and 2020 with woodland birds faring worst

Wishing all our followers & friends a very Happy Easter!

Spring is a wonderful time to enjoy the birds in your garden, but if you use a bird feeder, please make sure you clean it regularly to prevent the spread of deadly diseases amongst our feathered friends...

Visit www.finchesfriend.com for more about our Cleaner Feeders and our story.

Check out our comments in this article on how manufacturers can be more environmentally sustainable...

https://www.sage.com/en-gb/blog/manufacturers-environmentally-sustainable/

How manufacturers can become more environmentally sustainable - Sage Advice United Kingdom Learn how manufacturers can be more sustainable, resulting in reduced costs and optimised operations, and a positive impact on the planet.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says last week it found cases of Bird Flu in 656 wild birds in England. A clean feeding routine has never been more important to help protect spread of this and other diseases such as Trichomonosis...

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bird-flu-uk-lateral-flow-tests-b2290217.html

Lateral flow tests could return to UK in bird flu outbreaks fear An 11-year-old girl from Cambodia died last week after contracting avian flu strain H5N1

Are you selling/buying safe bird feeders?
https://localgardener.org/are-you-selling-safe-birdfeeders/

Are you selling safe birdfeeders? - Local Gardener NEWSPAPER Since the pandemic there’s been an exponential rise in the number of people feeding birds in their gardens. In fact, feeding birds has become the most common way that people interact with wildlife in Britain, and up to two-thirds of all households do it, spending a total of £250m on 150,000 tonne...