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Basic Bird Seed Mix

posted by Annie B. Bond Nov 9, 2005 10:54 pm
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Inspired by Home Enlightenment by Annie B. Bond (Rodale Press, 2005).

Many birds start to migrate in mid-August, and the demand for nourishment increases at this time. Not only are birds hungrier at this time of year, but as fall draws near, both migrant and non-migrant birds will establish their winter feeding territory. There is no better time than now to establish your yard as a bird banquet for the winter!

Here is simple, easy recipe for a basic bird seed mix, to get you started.

Basic Bird Mix

50 percent sunflower seed
35 percent white proso millet
15 percent cracked corn

Combine the seed, millet, and corn in a large container. Store in a dry trash can or storage can with a tight-fitting lid. This mixture can be offered in a tube, hopper, or platform feeder.

Black oil sunflower seed is a great choice because it is higher in calories.

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Richard Dial Jr

I do not recommend mixing seed because birds are just like children- they'll get what they like and throw out the rest! This can attract unwanted pest such as rodents and is very wasteful. A better solution is to offer pure seed in separate feeders. This greatly reduces the amount of waste they produce.

Richard Dial Jr

I don't recommend using seed mixes. Birds will pick out what they don't really like (cracked corn) to get what they really want (black oil sunflower). This produces a lot of waste and can attract unwanted rodents to your backyard. A better solution is to offer pure seed feeders.

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