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Backyard Birds & Gardens is a one stop shop for all of your Backyard birding needs.
07/04/2026
🐦 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Backyard Birds & Gardens! ❤️🤍💙
While you're celebrating with family and friends, don't forget about your feathered visitors. Summer heat and holiday festivities can make it a busy day for backyard birds, so keeping your feeders full and fresh water available is one of the best ways to help them.
Whether you're watching hummingbirds zip by, listening to the cheerful songs of cardinals and blue jays, or enjoying a quiet moment on the porch, we hope your backyard is filled with the beauty of nature this Independence Day.
🎆 Wishing you a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July!
Reminder: We are closed for our summer vacation and will reopen Monday, July 13. Thank you for supporting our local family business, and we'll see you soon!
07/03/2026
🐦⏰ Today's the Day! ⏰🐦
If your backyard birds are running low on seed or you need to stock up on feeders, suet, hot pepper products, or other birding supplies, stop by today!
🌿 Backyard Birds & Gardens will be CLOSED for vacation beginning tomorrow, July 4, through Saturday, July 11.
We'll reopen Monday, July 13, refreshed and ready to help you keep your backyard birds happy!
Don't let your feathered friends run out of their favorite food while we're away. Stop in today and stock up!
Thank you for supporting our small business. We hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July, and we'll see you when we return! ❤️🐦
📍 Backyard Birds & Gardens 2033 N. Highway 190 • Covington, LA
07/02/2026
🌧️🐦 Rainy Days Are Bird Days! 🐦🌧️
Think the birds disappear when it rains? Think again!
A warm summer rain is one of the best things for our feathered friends. It helps them:
💦 Cool off after the Louisiana heat
🪶 Clean and condition their feathers
🐛 Find insects and other tasty treats that come out after the rain
This FeatherSnap camera captured these visitors braving the weather—a curious Blue Jay, a soaked young Northern Cardinal, and a brilliant adult male Cardinal stopping by for a meal. Even on rainy days, the feeder is still the place to be!
Keep your feeders filled year-round, rain or shine, and your backyard birds will thank you.
📍 Backyard Birds & Gardens
2033 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, LA
🕙 Open Monday–Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM
⏰ Reminder: We’ll be closed beginning Saturday for a short vacation, so stop by before then to stock up on bird seed, feeders, and all your backyard bird supplies to keep your feathered friends happy while we’re away! 🐦❤️
🐦 Bird of the Week: Blue Jay 💙
We had to revisit the Blue Jay because they're everywhere in Southeast Louisiana right now! If you've been watching your feeders or checking your backyard bird camera, chances are you've seen these bold, beautiful birds making quite an impression.
Here are a few fun facts about these backyard favorites:
💙 They're year-round residents in Southeast Louisiana.
🧠 Blue Jays are among the smartest birds in North America and belong to the crow family.
🥜 They love peanuts, black oil sunflower seeds, and suet.
🌳 They're nature's tree planters, helping grow oak trees by burying acorns.
🚨 Their loud calls warn other birds when predators are nearby.
🎭 They can even imitate hawks to keep other birds away from food.
👨👩👧 Both parents work together to raise their young.
📸 Their brilliant blue feathers and bold personalities make them one of the most photographed backyard birds.
Stop by Backyard Birds & Gardens for everything you need to keep your Blue Jays—and all your backyard birds—well fed and happy!
⏰ Just a reminder: We'll be closed for a little vacation beginning Saturday. Be sure to stop by before then to stock up on bird seed, feeders, and supplies so your feathered friends stay happy while we're away. We appreciate your support and can't wait to see you when we return! 💙🐦
07/01/2026
We're Taking a Little Break!
Backyard Birds & Gardens will be closed for vacation from Saturday, July 4 through Saturday, July 11.
We'll reopen on Monday, July 13 and look forward to helping you with all your backyard birding and gardening needs!
Before we leave, be sure to:
Stock up on bird seed
Fill your feeders
Grab any birding supplies you may need
Your feathered friends still need to eat while we're away!
Thank you for your continued support of our small business. We appreciate each and every one of you and can't wait to see you when we return.
Backyard Birds & Gardens
2033 N. Highway 190, Covington
🐿️ Tired of squirrels emptying your bird feeder?
Here’s the secret… 🌶️
Birds can’t taste capsaicin (the ingredient that makes peppers hot), but squirrels, raccoons, and other backyard critters definitely can! That means your feathered friends enjoy every bite, while unwanted visitors quickly learn to stay away.
At Backyard Birds & Gardens, we carry the area’s largest selection of hot pepper bird foods, making it easy to:
🌶️ Feed the birds you love
🐦 Keep feeders full for your feathered visitors
🚫 Discourage squirrels and other seed-stealing critters
✔️ Use with virtually any type of feeder
Stop by and let us help you choose the right hot pepper blend for your backyard.
📍 2033 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, LA
🕙 Open Monday–Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM
06/29/2026
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2033 N Highway 190
Covington, LA
70433
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
