Q 1. Where and how much should I feed?
Scatter on a bird table or ground tray, or use in a seed feeder with larger ports. Place feeders near a hedge or shrub, about 2 metres from cover, so birds can feed safely and escape predators. Start with a handful or two a day and offer only what's cleared within a day, increasing in winter when natural food is scarce.
Q2. How do I store it and keep feeders clean?
Store in a cool, dry, airtight container, out of reach of rodents. Clean bird feeders and tables every week or two with hot soapy water or a wildlife-safe disinfectant, then rinse and dry well. Clear away uneaten or damp seed, and move ground-feeding spots now and then to stop waste building up.