Are you an animal lover like us? Here at Cory’s Lawn Service, we know the importance of keeping your animals safe, whether it’s your family dog or the birds that come and visit your yard. It’s safe to say, chemicals and animals are not a good mix.
Do Birds Eat Lawn Fertilizer?
Seeing birds in your yard is typically a wonderful thing. But when you try to use lawn fertilizer, the birds become a problem. The chemicals that are so helpful in encouraging plant growth can be toxic for birds and other wildlife. Birds eat lawn fertilizer, but there are ways to keep both the birds and your lawn safe.Birds and Lawn Fertilizer
Birds will eat lawn fertilizer if mixed in with seeds on the ground. Birds won’t try to eat lawn fertilizer specifically, but when fertilizer and grass seed become mixed, birds will often eat both without realizing it. Birds won’t eat fertilizer on purpose, but they can consume it alongside actual food sources.Can Lawn Fertilizer Harm Birds?
Lawn fertilizer can be harmful to birds. Fertilizers can sometimes contain toxins that damage birds and might cause them to fall ill. Some toxins may even be fatal. Lawn fertilizers mixed with weed and feed killers are especially dangerous for birds and other animals.How Can You Stop Birds From Eating Lawn Fertilizer?
Choose The Right Lawn Fertilizer
Buy lawn fertilizer that is safe for birds. Carefully read the list of ingredients before purchase.Apply Before Rain, Or Water Well Afterwards
Many lawn fertilizers require good watering after use, which helps the fertilizer sink into the earth and makes it harder for birds to access.Consider Using A Cover
Covering the grass with a net or mesh can stop the birds from landing.Use Something To Scare The Birds
Wind chimes or imitations of predator birds like a plastic owl or hawk will keep most birds away.Give The Birds Something Else To Eat
Hanging a bird feeder in another part of the garden can redirect the birds.Conclusion
Consider covering the lawn after applying fertilizer or redirecting the birds with deterrents or feeders to prevent harm. This allows your lawn to get all the nutrients it needs, and the birds avoid any harm.
