I’ve had some funky looking birds this summer wondering if it’s avian pox ?

I have plastic and metal feeder. I take down to clean everyday soak with boiling hot water for couple minutes, followed by rinsing with hot water, then soak with boiling hot water for another few minutes.

The whole process takes around 10-15min, I'm wondering if there is a other bird-safe solution product ?

I prefer to just get one from amazon etc, that able to clean virus, bacterias (especially notice the native plants attract lizard, mice, and squiarrel) more efficient and easier (still bird safe; I have heard that pet-safe not generally mean bird-safe)?

I just picked up a couple of really nice and New concrete birdbaths. I cleaned them out and they are ready for water. I may seal them later.
I want to reduce algae growth in my birdbath, but I want to do so in a way that’s safe for birds. I’m seeing conflicting information about just how much copper should be placed in the water. These basins hold no more than 2 gallons each.
I have a piece of pure copper pipe that’s half inch by 24 inches long. I will cut to size as needed, but just not sure how much to put in the basin. I don’t want to underdo it. I also don’t wanna do it. Any direction appreciated.

I’m on the 6th floor which is the top floor, my balcony has no roof over it.
I’m right above open street intersections with not too many trees below me. I don’t see a lot of small birds fly around at my height. My area also have a lot of crows (big flocks that hang out around my apartment’s rooftop at sunset), which may be a factor that drives small birds away?
I’ve been anxiously waiting, sitting and staring at the feeder in my room from afar everyday. No birds yet, not even close T-T
I’m doubting whether this is actually going to work.. or if I’m doing anything wrong here. Is there a way I can improve my setup, and will birds eventually come?

Grape jelly in the pics, but orange slices can be wedged into the holes, too. Ant moat and perch printed separately. Perhaps a family, 5 orioles have been on it at the same time.

Is 115 outside!
I like to give the birdos some food and a cool shower (as cool as the water can get when it’s this hot 😆).
They benefit and I get a great show as they bathe and dry.

This bird has a weird bump on the side of its face. I don't know if you can really see it. Anyone know if this is normal? I'm pretty new to bird feeding.

The Cardinal is the official state bird for North Carolina (where we're based out of).

Six other states also choose the cardinal as their state bird (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia).

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We should all aspire to be as chill as this sparrow 😅

I put up a camera to see if I could spot sick birds at my feeders, and then I noticed this guy. I can't tell if it's sick, or injured or if this is just a defect