SERVICES

There are many Services that "The Bird Man" can provide for customers and potential customers.  From choosing the right product to installation and maintenance "The Bird Man" is the right company to talk to for ALL of your bird & bat challenges.

Below is a short list of services "The Bird Man" can provide.  Feel free to contact "The Bird Man", birdman@birdmanusa.com or 303-517-3102, for any question or need.

• Custom Property Plans to determine what the property will support
• Speaking Engagements (see Speaking Engagements tab to your left)
• Birdhouse Specifications, see Birdhouse Specification Chart
• Consulting Services, see Consulting
• Installation and Maintenance of any Bird or Bat Product
• Cleaning Bird & Bat House, call for an appointment
• Building custom functional products for your property
• Birdseed Delivery
• Attracting specific kinds of birds
• Bird Diseases, see Bird Diseases
• Mice Problems
• Pocket Gopher Problems
• Vole Problems
• Organic Pest Control
• Workshops & Seminars
• Bird Exclusion- Commercial & Residential
• ...and much, much, more.

If "Bird" or "Bat" in in the sentence, then "The Bird Man" is the right company to call.

INFORMATION

Cleaning Birdhouses- YES they need be cleaned and repaired at least once per year in the fall to early winter.  Clean out the old nesting material and repair any worn parts such as the predator guard or the entrance hole.

Cleaning Feeders & Birdbaths-  YES they need to be cleaned!  Birdfeeders should be cleaned out monthly and birdbaths should be cleaned weekly.  This is the #1 way to prevent your birds from getting sick and spreading diseases to other birds, see Bird Diseases for information on specific diseases.  Clean your feeders & birdbaths with a 10% solution of chorine bleach to water.  If you use a 5gal bucket fill it with 4gal of tepid water and 4-1/2cups bleach.  Wash your feeders and birdbaths with this solution ensuring your feeders and birdbaths stay in contact with the bleach solution for at least five minutes.

Installation- For best results face the opening of your birdhouse away from the dominant winds. Don't be concerned where the occasional large storms come from because birds build nest according to everyday weather and wind patterns. In most cases, depending on the species of bird, the best place to install a birdhouse is on a pole away from trees and fences to avoid predators getting at the nest box. If this is not an option then install them on a fence or side of a building, again facing the hole away from dominant winds if possible. In most cases, installing birdhouses in trees is your last option due to predators. Many birds like open areas so they can easily watch for predators while hunting for food near the nest box.

Installing bat houses is much more complicated.  Bat's are very selective as to where they roost and raise there pups.  Call or email me for more specifics on bats.

Choosing a birdhouse- Every bird prefers a different cavity/design (hole positioning/size, cavity size, ceiling height) so purchase the birdhouse that is right for the bird you want to attract.  You may choose to build your own bird boxes we do.  Design is crucial for the best results and you can purchase a specification chart at Birdhouse Specifications.  You can also purchase your birdhouses from "The Bird Man" at Bird Houses.

Choosing a birdfeeder- Choose a feeder for the intended purpose, then ensure it is of good quality.  If you want to attract finches, then get a quality thistle feeder like this one, http://www.birdmanusa.com/cgi-bin/birdnest/B4302.html.  If the feeder looks like junk, is flimsy plastic, does not look like it can be cleaned easily, then DON'T buy it!  It will be a waste of money.  When it comes to birdfeeders you get what you pay for.  Most of the feeders I sell come with a lifetime warranty and are made in the USA.

To attract specific birds we have a birdseed chart for purchase, see http://www.birdmanusa.com/cgi-bin/birdnest/B1002.html.  This Chart will be very helpful in determining what grains and fruits attract which species of birds.  Once you know what kinds of birds you want to attract, assuming they reside in your area, then you can purchase a feeder for the intended type of seed.

Choosing a birdbath- There are many choices of materials used in birdbaths such as plastic, metal, clay, and concrete.  Concrete is very durable, but is not easily cleaned as it is to porous.  Though a fired clay pottery birdbath is easy to clean it is not very durable.  I recommend either a plastic or metal birdbath.  If choosing metal, make sure it is a light color if you live in warm climates as they tend to get very hot in the summer and can burn the feet of birds.  Water is the most important thing any living creature needs anytime of the year.  In colder climates you will want a quality heated birdbath like this one http://www.birdmanusa.com/cgi-bin/birdnest/B7025.html.