Wild Bird Seed Recommendations?

[Mizzely]

@Shezbug

S/he is hanging from the top of the bird feeder only with their back feet lol

 

[April]

@Shezbug

S/he is hanging from the top of the bird feeder only with their back feet lol
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What an adorable little troublemaker! Also give me your snow

 

[Mizzely]

Mazuri's Wild Bird seed offshoot is BOGO on Chewy right now. Lots of options with good ingredients - I only saw one with Milo in it! I just got 40 lbs of food for $27 shipped

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[Mizzely]

This squirrel keeps checking on the mess Ripley makes and I'm sure silently judging him



Still a popular pigeon hangout

 

[April]

This squirrel keeps checking on the mess Ripley makes and I'm sure silently judging him

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Still a popular pigeon hangout
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Awww how delightful! That squirrel is hilarious I tell ya man MI Squirrels ain't got no shame.

 

[LilyBelleB]

We have feed wild birds for 30+ years and have found the best and most cost effective to be just plain black oil sunflower seeds. They attract a big variety of birds. A 20 lb bag of Pennington is $13 at Walmart. We quit buying them from our local Tractor Supply because we got several bags that were moldy.

 

[Mizzely]

We have feed wild birds for 30+ years and have found the best and most cost effective to be just plain black oil sunflower seeds. They attract a big variety of birds. A 20 lb bag of Pennington is $13 at Walmart. We quit buying them from our local Tractor Supply because we got several bags that were moldy.

That's good to know! My only problem is all the shells!

 

[Shezbug]

Omg that squirrel checking out Ripley's scraps I do find them so terribly adorable.

 

[Mizzely]

Omg that squirrel checking out Ripley's scraps I do find them so terribly adorable.

Me too!!

 

[Shezbug]

Me too!!

Would it come inside if you opened the door?

 

[Mizzely]

Would it come inside if you opened the door?

I'm going to guess probably. I don't know if he would be as easy to get out

 

[Shezbug]

I'm going to guess probably. I don't know if he would be as easy to get out

Ohhh set the video up and open that door

 

[Mizzely]

Finally attracted a woodpecker! Cracked corn was his Achilles heel apparently

I've now got a feeder of cracked corn (super cheap but the squirrels, pigeons, jays, cardinals and woodpecker eat it), one of sunflower seeds and safflower seeds, and then a finch feeder with a mix of small seeds. Plus the suet. Has been a hot spot every morning and I love it!

And yes my hook needs adjusted haha. This was a temporary set up that I haven't fixed yet. My plan is to replace it with one with 4 to 6 hooks so I can add more because now I'm addicted.

 

[April]

Finally attracted a woodpecker! Cracked corn was his Achilles heel apparently

I've now got a feeder of cracked corn (super cheap but the squirrels, pigeons, jays, cardinals and woodpecker eat it), one of sunflower seeds and safflower seeds, and then a finch feeder with a mix of small seeds. Plus the suet. Has been a hot spot every morning and I love it!

And yes my hook needs adjusted haha. This was a temporary set up that I haven't fixed yet. My plan is to replace it with one with 4 to 6 hooks so I can add more because now I'm addicted.

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Hahah love the little feathered bullet behind the woodpecker!

 

[Mizzely]

Hahah love the little feathered bullet behind the woodpecker!

Haha yes that was a lucky capture too!

 

[Macawnutz]

Is that picture from today Shawna?
Please don't tell me you have snow down... I have to drive a good 8+ hours in your state tomorrow!

 

[Mizzely]

Is that picture from today Shawna?
Please don't tell me you have snow down... I have to drive a good 8+ hours in your state tomorrow!

Yes that was this morning! Had a fresh half inch or so! Probably 2 to 4 inches the past couple days

What area are you driving through? If the UP there's snow until March or April haha. About an hour or so south of me you might be lucky to not have snow

 

[SteveearE]

If you're a birder, you should definitely not ignore the instructions on how to make a bird's seed cake. Your bird will surely enjoy this snack. The recipe is very simple, all you need to do is prepare the Suet, a mixture of bird seeds, worm powder and raisins. Then mix them well in a bucket, melt the Suet and mix the other ingredients. Finally, put it in a mold and hang the cookies on a yogurt jar by wire on a bird feeder or any tree branch that birds might eat.

 

[Mizzely]

Updatedy bird feed area with a new hook (which is actually properly mounted now everyone seems happy!

 

[April]

Updatedy bird feed area with a new hook (which is actually properly mounted now everyone seems happy!

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I love the set up! And that first squirrel pic is absolutely adorable!