Brinvale is a national mail order business offering affordable wild bird food at competitive prices. They sell standard and supreme mixes at their own storefront locations nationwide.
To effectively attract birds, provide high-quality feeders that are free from squirrels with baffles to protect it – this will save money over time!
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Suet
Suet is raw animal fat typically composed of beef fat; vegetarian suet has become more widely available over time. Suet can be melted to produce tallow which keeps longer in food preparation and cooking applications than its raw state.
Birds love suet as an energy source in cold weather. To serve it effectively, some people use special feeders known as “suet cakes” or “cages,” which are designed to discourage squirrels while providing adequate support for woodpeckers and other birds that feed upside-down.
Popular suet mixes include peanuts, seeds, dried fruit and insects. There are also specific mixes tailored to attract specific birds – nuthatches or titmice for instance – or all these at once. Brinvale All Seasons Mix is an example of high quality suet mixture that will attract multiple types of birds – with ingredients including peanut granules that provide fledgeling-safe nutrition along with sunflower hearts and black sunflower seeds that provide energy boosts for wild birds.
Peanuts
Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) are an edible legume belonging to the family Fabaceae and can be consumed both roasted and salted, but raw as well. A good source of protein, niacin, folate and fiber. Their unique combination of nutrients provides energy boost while simultaneously helping lower cholesterol levels in your body.
Peanut butter is a favorite condiment, yet there are many delicious uses for its plant. Not only is it versatile in terms of food production and culinary use, but its nitrogen-fixing capabilities help nourish soil where it grows as well.
Give some peanuts out for the birds in a feeder or birdbath; woodpeckers and nuthatches love to snack on them during winter! Or make your own pine cone peanut butter and seed feeder by coating a pine cone in peanut butter before rolling it around in mixed seed and black oil sunflower seed mix before hanging it from a tree or pole.
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are edible kernels encased in a hard outer shell. You can consume these edible treats either raw or roasted and often press for oil that can be used in cooking and baking, trail mix, multi-grain bread, nutrition bars and salads as a popular snack. Sunflower seeds provide protein, dietary fiber, healthy fats and an abundance of essential vitamins such as E, folate and zinc; making them an invaluable nutritional staple!
Sunflower seeds are an easy and exciting addition to the landscape, growing quickly while producing an abundance of fruit. Furthermore, their flowers attract pollinating insects as well as produce seeds which provide birds with winter food sources.
Harvesting starts by taking simple steps: extract the seeds from their flower heads, dry them out and store in cheesecloth or paper bags until ready for sorting and use. To reduce risks during this process, protect the head using cheesecloth or paper bags until all seeds have been collected and are safe from potential rodent or insect scavengers.
Millet
Millet is a favorite among tree sparrows due to its hard outer shell. Packed full of protein and B vitamins that strengthen wild birds’ immune systems, millet can be offered via ground feeder or table.
Millets contain antioxidants such as phytic acid, tannins and phenols which may protect the body from the effects of oxidative stress that contributes to chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. According to research findings, diets rich in millets could potentially lower blood sugar levels while improving insulin sensitivity.
Gluten-free grains such as quinoa are safe for individuals living with celiac disease to consume, making it an excellent ingredient in various dishes, such as quinoa, rice pilaf and buckwheat soba noodles. With its mild yet nutty flavor pairing nicely with warm spices like cumin or coriander seed; or herbs like parsley and cilantro it even adds crunch when sprinkled over fruit or roasted vegetables to add an extra crunch factor!
