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Bird feeders OK again? #775685
Asked October 18, 2021, 11:43 AM EDT
Montgomery County Ohio
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. Yes it is safe to start feeding birds again. The ban on bird feeding was lifted last month. A statement by the Division of Wildlife: “It's OK to start feeding birds again, state of Ohio announces. It's OK to start feeding birds again in Ohio. The Ohio Division of Wildlife this week said it is lifting its recommendation from earlier this year that people stop feeding birds to help halt the spread of a mysterious illness that was killing them.”
I have listed a few links if you desire to have further information on the situation.
Thank you for allowing us to help you with your gardening questions. Here are some other helpful websites:
BYGL Newsletter: http://bygl.osu.edu/
OSUE FactSheets: http://ohioline.osu.edu
State Master Gardener Volunteer website - http://mastergardener.osu.edu
https://fox8.com/news/ohio-department-of-natural-resources-drops-wild-bird-feeding-ban/