Wild Bird Feeds

 

To feed wild birds safely, offer high-energy foods like sunflower seeds, suet, and peanuts primarily from November to April. Pause or reduce heavy seed feeding in warmer months (May to October) to prevent the spread of diseases like trichomonosis, clean feeders weekly, and provide fresh drinking water daily.

What to Feed

Seeds: Black sunflower seeds and sunflower hearts attract a wide variety of garden birds.

Fats: Suet blocks, fat balls, and lard provide vital winter energy.

Nuts: Only use rigid steel mesh peanut feeders to stop birds from choking on large pieces.

Insects: Dried calci worms for support birds during colder snaps.