Meet Our Owners
John & Sue Sala began their career as a Wild Bird Center franchisee in April 2003 when they purchased the Timonium, MD Wild Bird Center franchise operation. Since then they have become multiple store owners and are excellent at employing the Wild Bird Center system to their best advantage. When asked how they chose Wild Bird Centers, they say:
“Before buying a Wild Bird Center franchise we talked with as many owners as possible so we were well informed about our decision. Once of the best experiences running this business is the help and support from franchise headquarters.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I found a baby bird on the ground. What should I feed it?
If you find a very young baby bird that has fallen out of the nest (with few or undeveloped feathers) try to locate the nest and replace the baby bird in it. Your "human" smell will not frighten the adults and they will continue to care for the baby bird.
If the bird is a little more developed and moving around on its own the best thing to do is to leave it alone. You may not see one of the parent birds but the odds are they are nearby and still caring for the baby bird.
Only licensed wildlife specialists are authorized to handle most lost, sick or injured birds. Try contacting a nearby rehabilitation center before transporting a young bird and follow their advice carefully.
If you do not find a rehabilitation center near you then contact your local Animal Control or Fish and Wildlife Management office.
Q. What should I use to clean my bird feeders?
The frequency of cleaning your bird feeders depends on several factors, including feeder type, air temperature, moisture in the area and the amount of usage the feeder receives.
Platform feeders may need to be cleaned daily if heavily used.
With hopper or tube feeders watch for compacted seed or signs of mold and mildew. The seed should be "free flowing" at all times.
Watch for birds that appear ill that are visiting your feeders - clean more often if sick or injured birds are using your feeder.
Feeders can be washed with hot, soapy water. Be sure to rinse and dry the feeders thoroughly after washing. Wearing rubber gloves is a good habit to have when cleaning feeders.
A 10% bleach and water solution can be used when cleaning plastic and metal feeders and birdbaths. Be sure to rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning.
For more detailed information, visit National Bird Feeding Society at http://www.nbfs.org
Wild Bird Centers of America is the proud sponsor of NBFS, an organization of experts and scientists dedicated to bring you a better backyard bird feeding experience.