Millet is one of the oldest farming crops known, and has been cultivated as a food source for well over 7,000 years! Due to its resistance to drought, millet has been a staple for both humans and animals since the dawn of civilisation.
In addition to being an excellent source of potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, protein, carbohydrates and vitamins a and b, it also helps that it’s super yummy!
The finch (Fringillidae) family comprises more than 200 different species across a variety of different habitats. In fact, finches can be found in almost every part of the world - the only exceptions are Australia and the polar regions.
FUN FINCH FACT: Did you know that a flock of goldfinches is called a charm? How charming!
As the warm days of summer approach, the dietary requirements of the wild birds in your garden are evolving and changing.
While summer brings an abundance of natural food resources, providing bird food is still important, especially as the warmer months are usually nesting, breeding and moulting seasons for birds. In this blog, we will explore the best bird foods to keep our feathered friends happy and healthy and your garden thriving this summer.
Niger seeds (sometimes called nyger or nyjer seeds) are a popular seed among many wild birds. They can be enjoyed on their own as a tasty snack or as part of a yummy bird seed mix.
PICTURED: Ring-Pull™ Niger Feeder
Keep reading to discover more about niger seed, including what birds like to eat it and how best to use it.
Wild birds come in a variety of shapes and sizes and have a variety of feeding habits, which is why there are so many different types of bird feeder on the market.
When you're trying to choose the best bird feeder for your garden, think carefully about which birds you're hoping to attract. This will inform your purchase - for example, some birds are ground feeders, whereas others prefer to forage in bushes and trees.
(Of course, you can always set up several different feeders in your garden and attract a wide variety of birds!)
If you're not sure what kind of bird feeder to purchase, read on to learn about the different feeder types and which bird species they are most likely to attract.
There are two key factors to consider when hanging a bird feeder in your garden.
During the winter months especially in the UK we get quite a bit of rain and damp weather! Which can make feeding the birds tricky at times! In this blog we will have a look at some products that will help keep the seed and the birds happy and dry this winter time!
Fledgling birds need to be fed smaller food that is suitable for their diets. If there are fledging birds in your garden, feed them a seed mix for fledglings, including foods like peanut granules and naked oats.
Fledgling is the stage in a flying animal's life between hatching or birth and becoming capable of flight. Fledging is the term mostly used for birds but it can also be used for baby bats! In this blog, we answer your most asked questions about baby birds!
