One of the most beloved mixes in America, this economical mix features black oil sunflower and millet to attract a variety of backyard birds all year long. Perfect for use in hopper, large tube and covered fly-through feeders.
Avoid purchasing bird seed with red milo as this filler ingredient is unpopular with birds and large quantities may spoil over time.
Contents
Basic Blend
This seed mix offers all of the basics that birds love to consume and is an integral component of many backyard bird feeders. Black oil sunflower seeds, in particular, are popular among songbirds due to their high oil content and thin hulls which allow small birds to crack open more easily than with larger seeds.
White millet, cracked corn and safflower seeds provide food for finches, cardinals and other small songbirds, including finches. Safflower especially attracts finches due to its bitter taste that deters squirrels from eating it.
Nut & Fruit Blend provides additional energy from nuts and fruit pieces that help attract songbirds such as cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers and woodchucks. This mixture can be used year-round in hopper feeders as well as larger tube and covered fly-through feeders for optimal results.
Select Blend
Nuts and fruits attract high-energy birds like nothing else, which makes Kaytee Nut & Fruit Blend an irresistibly attractive feeder choice. Perfect for year-round feeding in hopper, gazebo and tube feeders alike.
The Select Blend was specially created to meet the nutritional needs of backyard songbirds. This premium mix features black oil sunflower, safflower, millet, striped sunflower seeds and peanuts for optimal feeding results in their feathered companions.
The Northeast Regional Blend has been specifically created to attract songbirds native to this region, with field tests showing it outperforming black oil sunflower in bringing songbirds directly to backyard feeders.
Mealworms
Mealworms (Darkling Beetle larvae Tenebrio molitor) make an excellent addition to any wild bird feeder, providing an abundance of protein that, once soaked for 10-15 minutes, double in size making them easier for fledglings and other birds to devour.
Mealworms offer a nutritious supplement food source for birds and reptiles visiting visitors, boasting high levels of protein, rich oils and minimal fibre content. Unfortunately, nestlings require additional supplements like live insects/arthropods/berries/fruits in their diet in order to get adequate nutrition.
Growing mealworms from scratch is an easy process that can reduce costs while providing a consistent supply. Take a look at this starter kit* or store-bought dried mealworms as other convenient options.
Treat Bell
Woodpeckers will find this ready-to-hang feeder irresistible! Filled with premium seeds, nuts, and fruit that attract woodpeckers as well as nuthatches, cardinals, titmice, and other desirable songbirds – including nuthatches! – the rich blend of black oil sunflower seed, millet, cracked corn, striped sunflower seed peanut hearts mixed feed nuts raisins gelatin makes this treat irresistible to come back for more! Ingredients may include black oil sunflower seed millet cracked corn millet cracked corn striped sunflower seed peanut hearts mixed feed nuts mixed feed nuts raisins gelatin.
