Long Meddowe Days

We had a wonderful weekend at the Long Meddowe Days craft fair this past weekend. The weather was beautiful and we made many new friends. Here are a few pictures of birdhouses from one of our customers over the weekend. They look great in her yard. Hope to see everyone again next year!

 

 

 

Thank you Elizabeth for the great looking pictures. Enjoy your birdhouses.

Birdbaths

It is important to clean your birdbath out every few days during summer. Giving it a good rinse with the hose might not be enough. Sometimes you need something stronger to clean away the algae or built up dirt. A solution of water and bleach might just do the trick.

Test this solution on a small part of your birdbath to make sure it will hold up to this mixture. If so, begin by cleaning off the birdbath with your hose. Then add water until your birdbath is almost full. To this add one to one and a half cups of bleach.

Make sure you cover this mixture with a plastic trash bag and secure tightly. You do not want any birds getting into this mixture. Leave and let soak for 15 minutes. Drain mixture in a safe place.

Rinse your birdbath for a good few minutes until the smell of bleach is gone. Refill with water and let the birds enjoy a day in the sunshine.

Birds, Winter, Holidays

Hello Everyone




Fred & I would like to remind everyone to feed the birds this winter because it provides the energy they need to survive.


Keeping your feeders in easy to reach places and filled with food daily will let birds know they can rely on a source of food if need be.


Also, if you leave your birdhouses out during these winter months birds can find a spot to roost at night out of the cold. It is not uncommon for 6, 7, 8 etc. birds to huddle together overnight.


Lastly, a good source of ice free water is essential. Birds need drinking water and bathing water even in the winter time. Regular bathing allows birds to clean and waterproof their feathers with natural oils. Air trapped underneath feathers helps with insulation. Their feathers must be clean and dry in order for them to stay warm.




Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in 2015.


Take Care.

TRUMBULL CT ARTS FESTIVAL

We have been participating in the Trumbull Arts Festival for six years now. During this time we have won 2nd place once and 3rd place twice. This year we won 1st place. We are humble and proud to have our work recognized. We take pride in each birdhouse we build and enjoy being able to pass them along to all of you. Thank you so much for your support. This would not have been accomplished without our followers over the years and all the new faces we have met this year. Your input makes us work harder, we strive to make you happy. Again our sincere appreciation. Thank you so much.

Another Happy Customer

We would like to share again with everyone some pictures from a customer that bought some birdhouses at  the craft show in Monroe, CT. We so enjoy sharing these with you, hearing your stories of little bird families occupying our birdhouses, and especially the joy and smiles that are so evident while you enjoy your bird watching. Thank you!!!!!

Birdhouse Pictures

Hi Everyone

Here are some pictures one of our customers sent us. Her gardens look beautiful. Thank you Nicole, hope to see you next year.

Updated Show Schedule

Hello Everyone

We just updated our show schedule through September.

Hope to see you soon!!!!