We already know all about the enjoyment that bird feeding and watching brings us, but did you know it can provide your feline friends with hours of enjoyment as well?
Window-mounted bird feeders, or Cat TV as we like to call them, are a great way to provide hours of stimulation for your cats to keep them occupied and (hopefully) cut down on the mischief they will get into if they become bored. Due to the reflective nature of your window glass, it’s difficult for the birds to see inside, so you and your cats can usually get a detailed look at the birds that would normally only be afforded with a pair of binoculars! With many schools closing soon for summer, these feeders can also make a fun and educational gift for kids, giving them an up-close look at the birds they normally only see from a distance.
The models we carry are simple but effective. We recommend using safflower, thus cutting down on the number of unwanted visitors to your new feeder. While your furry friends would be quite content to watch squirrels, grackles, or starlings, you might not enjoy the closeup as much. Installation is easy, too! Simply clean your glass, slightly wet the suction cup, and apply firm pressure for 30 seconds. To ensure they stay attached, every few days it is a good idea to “burp” the suction cup. All this entails is pressing firmly on it until you hear a faint popping sound. This is excess air that has worked its way behind the cup.
If you enjoy your new window feeder, keep in mind that as we get deeper into summer and into peak feeder activity for hummingbirds, we have several window-mounted hummingbird feeders as well!
