The Kaytee Woodlands wild bird food blend contains millet, black oil sunflower seed, and other grain products to attract a wide variety of wild birds. The ingredients in this mix include calcium carbonate, oil sunflower seed, and grain products. These ingredients are highly sought-after by birds. And, as you might have guessed, they are also healthy for your garden. In addition, the blend also contains a range of calcium carbonate and natural flavors and colors.
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Fruit and jelly
A delicious combination of fruits and jelly is a great way to attract songbirds to your backyard. The jelly is a natural sweetener for birds, and you can also find it in most grocery stores. Fruit and jelly can also be found in bird seed mixes, but you want to make sure you choose real fruit juice, not high-fructose corn syrup. Unlike most bird seed mixes, this one is made with real sugar, not high-fructose corn syrup or fillers.
Another tasty choice is safflower seed, which is popular with cardinals, grosbeaks, and mourning doves. This type of seed is less familiar to house sparrows, European starlings, and squirrels, and can be offered in a bird feeder in the shell. This can be a great source of protein for your backyard birds. The birds will enjoy eating the seed.
Cakes of suet
Suet cakes are an excellent choice for backyard feeding. These cakes are a combination of rendered beef suet and black oil sunflower seed, which is a favorite of cardinals. They can be placed on smaller basket feeders or hung in a cage. Cakes are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. They’re easy to prepare, too. You can also use suet to make your own cakes.
Suet cakes are square-shaped blocks of peanut butter, cracked corn, and other ingredients. Cakes can be shaped into cupcakes for extra variety. Suet cakes can be purchased locally or from family-based suppliers. Be sure to check that it isn’t made with palm oil, which may affect wildlife worldwide. A variety of suet varieties are available at local pet stores and garden centers.
Peanuts
Kaytee’s premium shelled peanuts contain high levels of fat and protein to nourish the wild birds in your yard. Their rich taste and texture are ideal for woodpeckers and other backyard species, as well as cardinals and other species that eat seeds. Peanuts are a great source of protein, and even better, peanuts are completely hull-free, making them 100% edible.
The patented combination of seed blends in Kaytee’s Northeast Regional Blend helps you attract more backyard birds, including cardinals and finches. This blend of seed mixes has been independently field tested by leading universities. This mix has proven to attract more birds than black oil sunflower seed, but individual results may vary. The Woodlands Songbird & Cardinal Blend attracts the most popular types of songbirds in the Northeast.
Nyjer seeds
Kaytee (r) Nyjer Seed is a high quality wild bird food that attracts a variety of small songbirds. The seeds are bite-sized and high in oil, making them healthy treats for small songbirds. Each bag contains a sock feeder, guaranteed analysis, and a minimum of 18.0% oil content. The seeds also contain high amounts of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
This blend of woodland-friendly seeds is very affordable at 10 lbs. It contains black oil sunflower, corn, and millet for an attractive, tasty wild bird food that attracts many types of birds. The Nyjer seed is best for birdwatchers in northern parts of the United States, where it is easy to locate a breeding pair. It attracts a variety of species, including black-headed woodpeckers, finches, sparrows, and even mountain bluebirds.
