Get Your Yard Ready For Spring Birds With These Dollar Tree Essentials

Making your yard a birding haven doesn't have to you cost a fortune, especially if you're just getting started with backyard birding. One affordable option for backyard bird supplies is Dollar Tree, as the retailer's garden section includes birdhouses, suet, and a bird feeder and bath. All of these items are available for under $10 online and in store. While consumer reviews for some of the products are limited, they might be the bird-attracting features you need for your yard. 

The Dollar Tree essentials you may want to pick up for your home include the Crafters Square DIY Bird House ($1.25), the Floral Metal Stake Bird Feeder and Bath ($5.00), and the Bird Feeder's Choice Nutty No Melt Suet ($1.50).

Spring brings a flurry of bird activity, as it marks the beginning of nesting season. Various species of birds may be visiting your yard looking for a mate, gathering materials for their nests, and returning from winter migrations. Thus, with all of this activity in the air, it's a great time to set out things birds like so you can let them fill your yard. Just like you can find garden supplies for less at Dollar Tree, the discount retailer has expanded to include new offerings for the aspiring backyard birder. Their lower prices mean you can stock up on bird essentials, especially if your feathery friends end up liking what you offer. Here's what we know about these Dollar Tree bird supplies.

The Crafters Square DIY Bird House has a solid 4.3 average rating. There are four assorted styles, including double perches and one with a heart-shaped entrance. The design is simple, and its style is comparable to pricier DIY birdhouses, many of which require assembly. You can paint the birdhouse, if desired, though you may leave it plain, which some bird experts recommend.

The Floral Metal Stake Bird Feeder and Bath consists of a stake with a raised flower on top, and it comes in four color combinations. However, with a 1.5 average rating, it's not that well-received, so if you pick up this item, be aware that it likely won't offer the same quality as higher-priced options from other stores. One reviewer didn't like the design, pointing out that it's quite shallow, narrow, and short. They said they would instead use it as an in-garden watering station for bees. Another reviewer said it's flimsy and won't stay up.

For hungry birds, the Bird Feeder's Choice Nutty No Melt Suet might be a good choice, though it has zero reviews. The product appears to be manufactured by Dawson Distributing, a company that routinely sells animal feed to other retailers. The contents of the suet are simple, and birders will like that it purports to not melt in the sun. The ingredients are similar to those in other suet cakes, with corn, oats, and soybean oil. As there are no consumer reviews, you may have to purchase it to see if the birds enjoy it and if it holds up to the "no melt" promise. Since it contains corn, consider keeping the suet cake in the fridge until you're ready to use it to prevent bacterial formation.