Wild Bird
Seeds and Feeding
Instructions

Wild bird seeds and feeding Information.

We only use three wild bird seeds, black oiled sunflower seeds, thistle seeds and chicken scratch (cracked corn & whole wheat).

A word of caution; sunflower seeds can germinate.

Black Oiled Sunflower Wild Bird Seed

Black oiled sunflower seeds seems to be the most universal wild bird feed for our wild birds. It also has a higher food value than Striped Sunflower.

Niger Thistle Wild Bird Seed

Niger thistle seeds seems most popular for our finch. It is best to use Niger thistle seeds in a dedicated thistle seed feeder that accommodates the smaller wild birds.

Chicken Scratch is also a Good Wild Bird Feed.

Cracked corn and wheat, chicken scratch, is an excellent winter wild bird seed because corn gives quick energy and is low in protein and high in carbohydrates, and the wheat counter balances their diet because it is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. We use it year around.  The drawback of corn and wheat is they can attract rodents and will spoil fast in damp weather. We use chicken scratch primarily as a ground feed for mourning doves, juncos, towhees and the wild turkeys.