Better to add plants that attract birds

No feeders. Attracts rats .

I have 5 feeders

Grammar police
 

ARE there any rules

the decline in grammar is yet another sign of the apocalpyse

One of my friends put up a bird feeder, now he has roof rats in his attic.

To each their own. In our case we have had a nice bird feeder in our front area for nine years. Attracts so many gorgeous active birds. No rats etc etc.

We have a large birdhouse in our backyard. Small holes, so for small birds. So many little guys have had families, then they fly to the feeder.

One of our joys of life, watching them.

So for us, it’s ++++++.

Birds
 

Much prefer beautiful sounds of birds to the annoying loud sound of the motorcycle at 7am.

TOTALLY agree. I have a neighbor that has 2 bird feeders and what it attracts is squirrels!! They feed at the bird feeders and then come over and go on my roof. They also climb on my lanai screen. I've tried repellent sprays to deter the squirrels from going on my roof (I have a tree they climb up) but it hasn't worked.

So no... please don't install bird feeders in your backyard.

yikes

The songbirds will take a while to come back after recent construction. Any food you put out will attract critters, other than birds, that you and your neighbors will not like. Rats are common. No food source, no rats.

Good idea. ☺️

Birdbath vs Birdfeeder
 

When I lived up north I had bird feeders out year round. Birdwatching has been a very enjoyable hobby. But, after realizing that I would not only attract birds here, I would invite unsavory varmints to my yard, I decided to offer them water to drink and bathe in. A simple plant pot, turned upside down and placed near shrubs, trees, some sort of cover has brought a wide variety of feathered friends to my yard. Buy a clay pot and a plastic tray (saucer). It will be much easier to clean, especially in the summer. I use latex gloves since I know birds can carry diseases. I usually have two bird baths going at any time and often they are both in use.