It is important to keep the drain clean from bird droppings and wet seed by washing it out at least once month. Feeders can be washed in hot water with some disinfectant to remove any left over food mess. The area on the ground beneath the feeder needs to be kept tidy also. Once you have selected your bird feeder, there are some factors you will want to consider concerning its placement. Pick a spot where you would like to watch your birds.
Outside windows are nice as long as the window is one that is convenient to get to for maintenance.
Remember that it needs to be cleaned frequently so should be near an accessible location. Try to place your feeder away from places that squirrels can get to. If you have a lot of squirrels where you live, you may want to choose a feeder that is the pole-mounted metal type versus one that hangs on a tree. Apply a heavy coat of petroleum jelly to the birdfeeder pole. The squirrels cannot climb it and the jelly won t hurt them.