Put out a range of food for birds to attract them to your garden. Birds will quickly discover their new food source, and you will begin to notice them in your garden. It’s also crucial to feed birds in gardens since their natural food supplies are dwindling as hedgerows are torn down, and big swaths of open ground are developed. Here are various forms of bird foods you should always choose from:
- Mixtures of seeds
Seed mixtures can be placed directly on a field feeder or bird table, or special seed feeders can be purchased. Seed feeders like safflower seeds are more cost-effective since there is no chance of seed mowing down in windy conditions.
- Peanuts
Peanuts are a favorite food of most birds, and they may be fed on a bird table or in a dedicated peanut feeder. Choose unsalted nuts from a reputable provider to avoid aflatoxins, which are highly hazardous to birds and can be deadly.
Never put out whole peanuts during the breeding season since they might strangle newborn birds. Crush the peanuts or place them in a feeder so that the adult birds may pluck off little pieces of nut for their babies. Feeding nuts to birds in your yard with netting might cause their feet and beaks to be tangled.
- Live mealworms
As they grow, chicks require a lot of protein, and live bird food is ideal. You may buy live mealworms from various pet stores and garden centers, or dried worms are a fantastic option if you’re not interested in live worms. Leftover food may be used to build a variety of homemade bird feeders. Cut a fresh palm in half and spread peanut butter on it, then sprinkle seeds on top.
- Leftover food
Leftover food may be used to build a variety of homemade bird feeders. Cut a fresh coconut in half and spread peanut butter on it, then sprinkle seeds on top. Alternatively, drizzle some over a piece of stale bread and place it outdoors for the birds to consume. Fill an old yoghurt carton halfway with melted suet, seeds, raisins, and other kitchen leftovers to make a fat feeder. Remove the plastic covering once the mixture has hardened and hang from your bird table or a tree limb.
- Hearts of sunflowers
Sunflower hearts, or safflower seeds high in necessary energy, are another preferred bird food. The birds will eat every little bit because there are no husks to throw, even though they are pricey. Although certain birds, such as softbills, will not consume the outer shells, black sunflower seeds offer a less expensive.
