Collection: Bird Seed/Food

Looking for the best way to disperse your bird food? Browse through our range of bird feeders to find the best one for all your bird and poultry needs. From troughs to hanging feeders, find the right one for you here at Direct4Pet.

What seeds are in bird seed? 
Typically, the main seeds in bird seed consist of millet, sunflower seed and cracked corn - these are the tatiest to birds and you may find that cheaper blends of bird seed that include filler seeds will be ignored and tossed aside by birds. Different types of seeds attract different species of birds, therefore if you're looking to attract a specific type of bird, make sure you research what their favourite seed is before purchasing bird seed. 

How to stop bird seed falling on the ground? 
The easiest way to stop bird seed from falling onto the ground is by using a good bird feeder and good quality bird seed. A bird feeder with a tray underneath is a great way to catch any accidental seed fall out as well as a bird feeder that is stationary and not swinging will prevent wasted bird seed falling out. A top tip is to make sure that you only pour a small amount of bird seed into the bird feeder so that is is not overspilling unnecessarily. Buying a good quality bird seed will also ensure that the birds are eating all of the food and not throwing aside the seeds they do not like. 

What is the best bird food for winter? 
The best bird food for winter should include fatty and filling ingredients such as, suet, cracked corn, black-oil sunflower seed and meal worms. The addition of these more protein-dense foods will help keep birds full for the cold winter.