A: What is the best food for wild birds differs depending on the specie or species of wild birds you are wishing to attract to your garden feeders. The most popular bird seed we sell that attracts the widest range of birds is our Sunflower Hearts.

A: Yes. Wild bird seed is safe for ducks to eat however it is not the best way to feed them. Ducks, particularly ducks that are laying, require high levels of protein to help form eggs and it is much better to feed them a specific duck laying pellet or growers pellet.

A: Wild bird seed needs to be kept in a clean, cool and rodent proof container, ideally made of metal to prevent pests. Wild bird food can be stored in this way for many months and fed as required.

A: The best bird food for attracting a wide range of species to your garden is one that contains a mixture of both larger and smaller seeds. Our Wheat Free wild bird seed mixture has been formulated specially to attract as many different species of garden bird as possible. You can view and buy it here - Wheat Free Wild Bird Seed Mixture

A: While standard bird seed mixtures are the usual go to feed option for most garden bird enthusiasts suet pellets and suet blocks contain many more calories and digestible fats which provide a much needed energy boost faster than many seeds.