Experts agree that seed mixes containing inexpensive filler seeds such as milo are often put to waste, as most backyard birds don’t favor them – especially doves, grackles and jays who tend to shun milo in particular.
Look for a blend that contains black oil sunflower seeds, millet and the appropriate variety of other ingredients to attract wild birds year-round. Also consider fortified bird food to ensure your feathered friends receive essential nutrition.
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Perky-Pet(r) Star Barn Wood Chalet Bird Feeder
Copper finish and wood elements combine in this attractive feeder to attract songbirds to your backyard. Its stylish roof protects from precipitation while offering clear visibility to monitor seed levels. Holding up to 2 pounds of seed, this versatile feeder also works great when combined with suet cakes as an additional treat for songbirds!
The Deluxe Black Oil Sunflower Blend is irresistibly appealing to birds throughout the year. Packed full of protein and fat for your feathered friends, this delicious mix includes sunflower kernels, peanuts, cracked corn and milo – giving your feathered pals plenty of energy and protein!
This colorful bird mix is suitable for use all year, featuring a blend of rye, wheat and millet with black oil sunflower seeds and safflower to attract songbirds from many species. Additionally, there’s plenty of high-protein, low-fat treat nyjer seed to help birds survive harsh conditions; one bag covers 10,000 sq. ft.
Kaytee’s Wild Bird Food Basic Blend
One of America’s most beloved blends, this economical mixture serves as the foundation of many backyard feeders. Composed of black oil sunflower and millet seeds, it provides the right mix to attract birds all year long.
Attract songbirds with this high energy wild bird food. Packed with twice as many sunflower seeds than your average basic blend, as well as millet and peanuts to add extra protein and energy, this mix can attract songbirds into your yard. Perfect for use with hopper, large tube, and covered fly-through feeders!
Provide fresh water sources: Birds will flock to your feeders more often and remain longer if they can find somewhere to bathe or drink, creating more opportunities to stay longer at your feeders. Place feeders near shrubs and trees to protect birds: Wild birds face constant threats from predators; these cover-seeking creatures need an escape route and to see their surroundings while nesting and nesting safely. By situating feeders near shrubs or trees, wild birds have an escape route if predators strike and can still see what’s around them while nesting inside.
The Hungry Puppy’s Bird Food
No matter which diet your bird prefers – from seeds and pellets, to combinations, The Hungry Puppy has your bird feeding needs covered. Carrying top brands such as Abba, Brown’s Kaytee & Lafeber’s; there’s sure to be something suitable.
Many bird foods available today contain vitamins and minerals fortified to provide essential nutrition during times of food scarcity. This provides birds with access to these vital resources.
Smalls Freeze-Dried Raw is an easy and efficient way to introduce raw elements without the hassle. Packed with premium protein sources like chicken, turkey and brown rice as well as digestive-enhancing enzymes and prebiotics that promote healthy gut bacteria, it makes feeding raw diets enjoyable without breaking your budget!
Birdhouses
Birdhouses can bring nature into your backyard while adding flair and adding value when selling your house; potential buyers love seeing birds flitter around in your garden! Plus, birdhouses make for great investments when selling property – potential buyers love watching the birds flying about the yard and will likely pay more when seeing such features in the listing.
To protect birds, it is wisest to select a natural-colored wooden house. Avoid painted birdhouses as their fumes can be toxic for birds; stain the wood with natural wood preservatives like linseed oil instead. Furthermore, birdhouses with perches attract nuisance starlings that might otherwise not reside nearby.
Your ideal location for placing a birdhouse should be somewhere quiet and away from other bird houses and feeding stations, as birds prefer privacy when nesting. Most birdhouses should be mounted a few feet off of ground level in order to protect from strong winds as well as provide separation between other birdhouses as well as your house and their nesting territory.
