Bird food – NiChip – (5lbs / 2.3kg)

NyChip™ is a blend of premium nyjer seed and fine hulled sunflower. This is a non-GMO blend. Works well in finch feeders and thistle socks. Finches of all kinds will flock to bird feeders filled with fresh NyChip seed.  Often mistakenly called “thistle” seed, Nyjer seed is from Eastern Africa and will NOT germinate into […]

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Bird food – Town & Country – (40lbs / 18kg)

Town & Country

Town and Country is a highly attractive blend of seeds. Because of the nature of the seed, it is not attractive to Starlings. It is also one of the cleanest blends on the market. You will notice a large quantity of both black oil and grey striped sunflowers. These are the two most attractive ingredients […]

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Bird food – Town & Country – (20lbs / 9.1kg)

Town & Country

Town and Country is a highly attractive blend of seeds. Because of the nature of the seed, it is not attractive to Starlings. It is also one of the cleanest blends on the market. You will notice a large quantity of both black oil and grey striped sunflowers. These are the two most attractive ingredients […]

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Bird food – NiChip – (10lbs / 4.5kg)

NyChip™ is a blend of premium nyjer seed and fine hulled sunflower. This is a non-GMO blend. Works well in finch feeders and thistle socks. Finches of all kinds will flock to bird feeders filled with fresh NyChip seed.  Often mistakenly called “thistle” seed, Nyjer seed is from Eastern Africa and will NOT germinate into […]

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Garden Gate: Episode 156 – It’s for the birds

The majority of the contents in most bird seed mixes available at large stores is a blend of “fillers” that are low in nutritional value, such as wheat, red millet, and flax. The seeds in these bulk bags are often poorly cleaned, which leaves them dusty, and oils are then added to reduce the dust. […]

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Garden Tips: It’s for the Birds (the Importance & Nuances of Bird Seed)

Seedy Business The majority of the contents in most bird seed mixes available at large stores is a blend of “fillers” that are low in nutritional value, such as wheat, red millet, and flax. The seeds in these bulk bags are often poorly cleaned, which leaves them dusty, and oils are then added to reduce […]

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How to Select Bird Seed

Woodland Seed

? Feeding birds in your back yard can be fun and rewarding. Songbirds will add colour, life and vibrancy to your garden. Attracting and keeping songbirds, however, can depend on a number of factors including the type and quality of seed that you provide.   The most popular seed is black-oil sunflower, which is accepted […]

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Bird food – Town & country – (10lbs / 4.5kg)

Town & Country

Town and Country is a highly attractive blend of seeds. Because of the nature of the seed, it is not attractive to Starlings. It is also one of the cleanest blends on the market. You will notice a large quantity of both black oil and grey striped sunflowers. These are the two most attractive ingredients […]

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