[Mnbird] Robins and Raisins

[mary norman]

Thank you Charlene!    Glad I didn’t put the dried cranberries out as they do have sugar in them!   

Mary

> On Mar 25, 2024, at 10:24 AM, Charlene Nelson <jnelson at runestone.net> wrote:
> 
> I’m guessing cranberries work. We planted high bush cranberries in our new grove. They feed everyone who stops by and last all winter till spring bloom. 
> 
> If you have store bought cranberries I would worry if they’ve been treated with sugar or additives that could be harmful to birds. I’ve had a hard time finding unaltered cranberries for my own use unless they are raw. 
> 
> Charlene Nelson 
> Grant County farm
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Mar 24, 2024, at 3:06 PM, mary norman via Mnbird <mnbird at lists.mnbird.net> wrote:
> 
> I also put out dried mealworms, and I was going to put our raisins but guess I’m out.   Will they eat dried cranberries?
> 
> Mary
> 
>> On Mar 24, 2024, at 2:48 PM, Rose Shea via Mnbird <mnbird at lists.mnbird.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I put out dried mealworms
>> 
>> Rose
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 24, 2024, at 11:22 AM, Lois Rem via Mnbird <mnbird at lists.mnbird.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I have good luck putting out basic millet. Everyone eats that including the robins. Maybe it's just a South Dakota thing.
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> On Sun, Mar 24, 2024 at 11:05 AM DONALD GRUSSING Owner via Mnbird <mnbird at lists.mnbird.net <mailto:mnbird at lists.mnbird.net>> wrote:
>>>> Robins are tough but the next couple of days may pose a challenge to those which have already staked out territories and are reluctant to leave them even in rough weather.
>>>> 
>>>> You can give them some needed sustenance . The birds will seek bare ground such as that protected from snow by eaves or even underneath some evergreens.  They will go to such places and a few scattered raisins will be consumed. I've even thrown blueberries and grapes. It's easy to know when to replenish.
>>>> 
>>>> Can't hurt and could help. Unfortunately raccoons might also eat that gift.
>>>> 
>>>> Don Grussing
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