12 best cheap bird seed

Product description

Wagner’s Deluxe Wild Bird Food Blend with sunflower and general purpose seeds offers the backyard enthusiast a value plus moderately priced food that is the real deal! Deluxe Blend can be used in all types of feeders as well as being a great mix to attract those wonderful ground feeding birds. You’ll get all the regular customers like Cardinals, Chickadees and Finches as well as other indigenous backyard visitors. Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s.

• Attracts perching and ground birds
• Contains sunflower and general purpose seeds
• Moderately priced valued blend that gets the birds
• Highest quality grains used
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you store this outdoors? During a NY winter especially
Answer:	I live in southern New York and I store Wagner's Greatest Variety Blend in a metal garbage can with secure lid outdoors all winter long, and the seed is just fine. I tried the heavy duty plastic/rubber (?) garbage container but the raccoons and other critters eventually managed to chew through it.
Question:	Went to purchase again I paid $7.98, why is the price at $17.98 now for 10 pound bag
Answer:	I paid $6.84 for this, last week. Its close to $11 this week.
Question:	I have the concern regard the pink artificial colour that in the content, is it safe for feeding birds
Answer:	I question the necessity of dye in the bird seed too and am not sure of it's safety but we are getting large flocks of all kinds of small birds that are feeding on it heavily. It seems more popular with the birds than another brand that I've put out.
Question:	I paid $6.84 for this, last week. It's close to $11 this week. Why
Answer:	I have been buying this bird seed for several months now getting a shipment every 2-3 weeks and always have paid around $11. I did notice about a week or two ago the price was almost $17 and I refused to buy it then. Waited to the price dropped again before purchasing.

Product features

Wagner’s Deluxe Wild Bird Food

Wagner’s Deluxe Wild Bird Food Blend with sunflower and general purpose seeds offers the backyard enthusiast a value plus moderately priced food that is the real deal! Deluxe Blend can be used in all types of feeders as well as being a great mix to attract those wonderful ground feeding birds. You’ll get all the regular customers like Cardinals, Chickadees and Finches as well as other indigenous backyard visitors. Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s.

Food

Provide different types of food to attract more variety of birds. Sunflower is a great seed that many species love. Higher quality mixes attract more birds. Keep feeders full so birds will continue to visit.

Feeders

Provide a variety of feeders to attract the greatest variety of birds. Use hoppers and tube feeders for Sunflower and mixes. Use Finch feeders for Nyjer and Finch mixes. Platform feeders will accommodate ground feeding birds.

Water

Provide a shallow water source (2 inch-3 inch deep) so birds can bathe and drink. Water also attracts birds that feeding stations alone cannot, such as ones that feed on insects alone.

Location

Place feeders in locations already frequented by birds. Place by shrubs and/or trees to offer protection.

FAQ's

Make sure that your feeder is close to natural shelter such as trees and shrubs to provide protection for your birds, but be careful not to make it too convenient for squirrels. Also, place it in a location so that you can enjoy watching the activities of your feathered friends.

Should I feed the birds year-round?

Yes, birds need food year-round, so it is best to keep bird feeders full all year. Birds have a high metabolism and need to continually eat. Birds nest from late winter through late summer and during these months there is not an abundance of natural foods, so they need additional food for breeding and raising their young.

What is the best bird food?

Oil Sunflower Seed is one of the best seeds to have in a wild bird food mix. It is popular with a large number of species and is easy to feed in a variety of feeder styles. Wagner's blends provide a wide selection of seed choices that will attract a largest variety of birds to the backyard feeder. Wagner's has the mixes that will attract the species you want and will fit any budget.

Product description

The Wild Harvest team is dedicated to providing products that promote complete nutrition for your birds and small animals. Using natural ingredients, Wild Harvest provides the perfect blend of food and treats to meet the distinct dietary needs of birds and small animals. Wild Harvest universal blend nutrient rich food for small Birds is a nutritious blend of premium seeds like canary grass seed, Red and White millets and wholesome grains. Specially formulated with vitamins and minerals, Wild Harvest universal blend nutrient rich food for small Birds provides the nutrients important for your bird, with a great, natural taste they can't resist. Wild Harvest universal blend is ideal for parakeets, canaries, Finches and other small Birds. Helps support vibrant plumage and optimum health with the proper food. When Introducing a new formula, allow time for your bird to adjust from current food to new food. Follow suggested guidelines on packaging. Food conversion times may vary from bird to bird.

• Ideal For Canaries, Parakeets, Finches And Other Small Birds
• Vitamin And Mineral Enriched
• Helps Support Vibrant Plumage And Optimum Health
• Blend Of Premium Seeds Like Canary Grass Seed, Red And White Millets And Wholesome Grains

User questions & answers

Question:	The product picture shows "universal blend," but the product description reads "daily blend." wild harvest sells both kinds. which is correct
Answer:	They probably can. My cockatiels didn’t like it, they threw it all over.
Question:	Do these sprout when fallen on soil
Answer:	Buy 5 pounds.. it's a great price
Question:	How many pounds are there in this bag
Answer:	No this food does not contain sunflower seeds.
Question:	do larger birds like this seed
Answer:	It looks like the mix is 50% millet.

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Wild Harvest A1203 Daily Blend For Small Birds, Small Birds

A seed blend formulated with all the necessary nutrients small birds need to promote good health.

Product description

Kaytee Ultimate Waste Free is a premium mix of hulled sunflower seeds, shelled peanuts, added calcium for bird health, and other appetizing ingredients sure to attract a variety of birds to your backyard all year long. Because there are no sunflower hulls, every bite is 100% consumable leaving your yard neat and beautiful.

• More peanuts, sunflower hearts, and chips without mess
• Zero sunflower hulls, this mix is 100% edible
• Attracts a wide range of birds including cardinals, finches, chickadees, and other songbirds
• Compatible with hopper, gazebo, and tube style bird feeders
• No messy leftovers under feeders, in yards and flowerbeds, or on patios

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this seed irradiated to prevent sprouting? That also renders the seed useless for food value, I've heard
Answer:	Good question. I don't know whether the seed is treated that way, because the birds eat it so quickly (and there is no waste) that the seed has no time to sprout.
Question:	Where is this made
Answer:	Hi there! This is made in Chilton, Wisconsin.
Question:	Is this bird seed mix entirely pesticide free? This is a very important concern
Answer:	As far as I know, yes, it is entirely pesticide free... Maybe call the manufacturer to know for sure.
Question:	I want a birdseed that won't attract bees. The one I have now is full of bees
Answer:	I don't know what state you live in, but out in California, bees are only attracted to flowers and things which contain pollen. This seed contains no pollen or sugar, so that shouldn't be an issue.

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About us

Our industry inspires us to bring you quality, provide unmatched service, and create innovative new products—food, treats, bedding, toys, habitats, and accessories. Kaytee is committed to the comfort and safety of small animal pets, pet birds, and wild birds.

For more than 150 years, our focus has been on giving pet parents the bird and small animal nutrition and care. We’re also dedicated to supporting various community outreach programs in our backyard, beautiful Chilton, Wisconsin! Kaytee’s commitment to excellence reflects the values and work ethic of our friends and neighbors. Doing the right thing for the animals we love also helps the people who appreciate them.

Product description

Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s. Songbird Banquet is formulated to attract a wide variety of songbirds and keep them coming back to the feeder. Bird favorites-black oil and striped sunflower, peanuts, safflower and tree nuts fill this mix with all natural nutrition. Wagner’s Gourmet series blends contain no fillers. That equals better value for you and healthier food for your wild birds.

• 5-highly nutritious foods that will attract a wide variety of birds to your backyard
• An all-natural, high-quality mix filled with the healthy proteins and fats birds crave
• Contains no fillers
• Created to attract both small and large beak colorful songbirds including cardinals, chickadees, jays and more
• A select mix of foods that will provide year-round entertainment for you and healthy energy for your backyard birds

User questions & answers

Question:	Where is it made
Answer:	It is great for cats. For a young deer—it would need to be very young. It is a very high quality, well-constructed pen ideal for cats or very small dogs.

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Wagner’s Songbird Banquet Bird Food

Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s. Songbird Banquet is formulated to attract a wide variety of songbirds and keep them coming back to the feeder. Bird favorites-black oil and striped sunflower, peanuts, safflower and tree nuts fill this mix with all natural nutrition. Wagner’s Gourmet series blends contain no fillers. That equals better value for you and healthier food for your wild birds.

Food

Provide different types of food to attract more variety of birds. Sunflower is a great seed that many species love. Higher quality mixes attract more birds. Keep feeders full so birds will continue to visit.

Feeders

Provide a variety of feeders to attract the greatest variety of birds. Use hoppers and tube feeders for Sunflower and mixes. Use Finch feeders for Nyjer and Finch mixes. Platform feeders will accommodate ground feeding birds.

Water

Provide a shallow water source (2 inch-3 inch deep) so birds can bathe and drink. Water also attracts birds that feeding stations alone cannot, such as ones that feed on insects alone.

Location

Place feeders in locations already frequented by birds. Place by shrubs and/or trees to offer protection.

FAQ's

Make sure that your feeder is close to natural shelter such as trees and shrubs to provide protection for your birds, but be careful not to make it too convenient for squirrels. Also, place it in a location so that you can enjoy watching the activities of your feathered friends.

Should I feed the birds year-round?

Yes, birds need food year-round, so it is best to keep bird feeders full all year. Birds have a high metabolism and need to continually eat. Birds nest from late winter through late summer and during these months there is not an abundance of natural foods, so they need additional food for breeding and raising their young.

What is the best bird food?

Oil Sunflower Seed is one of the best seeds to have in a wild bird food mix. It is popular with a large number of species and is easy to feed in a variety of feeder styles. Wagner's blends provide a wide selection of seed choices that will attract a largest variety of birds to the backyard feeder. Wagner's has the mixes that will attract the species you want and will fit any budget.

Product description

Wagner's Nyjer Seed is the absolute favorite of Finches, such as the American Goldfinch, House Finch, Purple Finch, Pine Siskin and other small songbirds. This tiny delicacy is used in Finch feeders which have smaller holes and tiny perches - perfect for the Finches but discouraging to larger birds. Wagner’s Nyjer Seed is the perfect choice for nurturing Finches with its high fat and protein content. Sometimes referred to as "black gold," nyjer seed may seem more expensive than some premium blends, it actually lasts longer as it packs an incredible 150,000 seeds per pound and the seeds create no waste, no mess, no growth and more visits to your feeder.  Fill your Finch feeder with Wagner’s Nyjer Seed and enjoy the antics of these beautiful and sociable birds in your backyard. Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s.

• The favorite seed of Finches including the desirable Goldfinch
• Contains 150,000 seeds per pound creating many visits to the feeder
• An extra clean seed that provides high energy content for backyard songbirds
• Highest quality grains used
• Ideal for use in Finch feeders which have smaller holes and tiny perches

User questions & answers

Question:	Anyone know diff. between "indigo bunting" and the "blue finch
Answer:	The blue finch is only found in Brazil.
Question:	is nyger seed low-waste? Like, will the shells or remnants leave a mess
Answer:	It does leave waste but it is not as much as with other seeds, like sunflower shells. If you have your feeder on a solid ground or with woodchips, you will notice some mess. If you have it in the grass or in a garden with dirt, you will hardly notice anything.
Question:	how long is the seed good to put out
Answer:	To be honest our goldfinches have been consuming these seeds at such a high rate, that the issue of how long they are good for has never been a concern. We have used the entire bag in less than a month
Question:	I know that this seed can go bad if not used within a certain amount of time. Can it be frozen to keep it's freshness
Answer:	Actually, the local Wild Birds store recommends freezing nyger seed to keep it fresh. I've done this for years with no problems. The most important thing with nyger is to keep it fresh. In my experience the birds refuse stale food, which never happens after it's been frozen.

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Wagner’s Nyjer Seed Bird Food

Wagner's Nyjer Seed is the absolute favorite of Finches, such as the American Goldfinch, House Finch, Purple Finch, Pine Siskin and other small songbirds. This tiny delicacy is used in finch feeders which have smaller holes and tiny perches - perfect for the Finches but discouraging to larger birds. Wagner’s Nyjer Seed is the perfect choice for nurturing Finches with its high fat and protein content. Sometimes referred to as "black gold," nyjer seed may seem more expensive than some premium blends, it actually lasts longer as it packs an incredible 150,000 seeds per pound and the seeds create no waste, no mess, no growth and more visits to your feeder. Fill your Finch feeder with Wagner’s Nyjer Seed and enjoy the antics of these beautiful and sociable birds in your backyard. Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s.

Food

Provide different types of food to attract more variety of birds. Sunflower is a great seed that many species love. Higher quality mixes attract more birds. Keep feeders full so birds will continue to visit.

Feeders

Provide a variety of feeders to attract the greatest variety of birds. Use hoppers and tube feeders for Sunflower and mixes. Use Finch feeders for Nyjer and Finch mixes. Platform feeders will accommodate ground feeding birds.

Water

Provide a shallow water source (2 inch-3 inch deep) so birds can bathe and drink. Water also attracts birds that feeding stations alone cannot, such as ones that feed on insects alone.

Location

Place feeders in locations already frequented by birds. Place by shrubs and/or trees to offer protection.

FAQ's

Make sure that your feeder is close to natural shelter such as trees and shrubs to provide protection for your birds, but be careful not to make it too convenient for squirrels. Also, place it in a location so that you can enjoy watching the activities of your feathered friends.

Should I feed the birds year-round?

Yes, birds need food year-round, so it is best to keep bird feeders full all year. Birds have a high metabolism and need to continually eat. Birds nest from late winter through late summer and during these months there is not an abundance of natural foods, so they need additional food for breeding and raising their young.

What is the best bird food?

Oil Sunflower Seed is one of the best seeds to have in a wild bird food mix. It is popular with a large number of species and is easy to feed in a variety of feeder styles. Wagner's blends provide a wide selection of seed choices that will attract a largest variety of birds to the backyard feeder. Wagner's has the mixes that will attract the species you want and will fit any budget.

Product description

For the true nature lover, Kaytee Backyard Wildlife is formulated with ingredients designed to attract a wide variety of small animals to your backyard.

• Supplements natural diets
• Feed away from bird feeders as a distraction for small animals
• Special blend of favorite foods for Squirrels, Chipmunks, Rabbits and Other Backyard Wildlife.
• Kaytee Backyard Wildlife
• For the true nature lover, Kaytee Backyard Wildlife is formulated with ingredients designed to attract a wide variety of small animals to your backyard.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are they salted
Answer:	Not sure what a seed hoop is. We inserted our old "not squirrel proof" feeder in the hole on top of this pole feeder and for a few years now no squirrels have succeeded in getting to the food. Very easy to put this up in our very hard clay soil.
Question:	Description says this seed mixture attracts squirrels and small animals but the directions say for feeding wild birds only. Which is it
Answer:	After installation the bird feeder section is about 6 feet from the ground. If you get the complete package there should be no need for any extension pole. There will be a need for money, as I get as many as 6 birds feeding at once resulting in one 20 lb bag of feed needed every 2 or 3 days!
Question:	Would this be good to feed squirrels and birds? I'm looking for something that can actually work for both of them
Answer:	Squirrels are so clever and relentless and it seems sometimes that they’re smarter than most other animals. One of the biggest challenges to feeding wild birds—our own challenge too—is deterring squirrels. We work on a daily basis to create quality products and cultivate good advice that will help us all win this fight. The key to successfully keeping a feeder squirrel-proof is its placement. Squirrels are agile and are able to jump up to 8ft horizontally and 4ft vertically. For this reason, we recommend that feeders be placed 8ft away from any structures that they can climb on so that they do not reach across to access the feeding holes. It can be helpful to trim back and prune any nearby bushes or branches within 12ft of a feeder. We also recommend that feeders be placed higher than 4ft off the ground, preventing the squirrels from jumping and grabbing onto the bottom. If you are using a hook or pole, we recommend that the hook have at least a 16in distance from the pole. Placing a baffle on the pole or having a caged feeder will also help to ensure squirrel-proofing success. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-352-9164 and any one of our Customer Service Reps will be happy to assist you. Our hours are 7 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri (EST). We hope this helps you get back to feeding birds, not squirrels!
Question:	What are the ingredients in this
Answer:	Hello - This is indeed yellow. We will review the website description, thanks for the feedback. Thank you!

Product description

Kaytee Nut & Fruit blend contains a rich mix of seeds and grains with added nut and fruit pieces. Pound for pound, nothing offers more energy than fruit & nuts to meet birds high-energy demands.

• Attracts A Wide Variety Of Native Song Birds To Your Yard
• Pleasant cherry aroma attracts wild birds

User questions & answers

Question:	What size is correct? is it for one - 2.5 lb bag? six - 5 lb bags or ? one 20 lb. bag, or something else? this ad is confusing and not clear
Answer:	If you provide a "squirrel feeder" as someone suggested, the only thing that will happen is you will get even more squirrels in your yard, which is fine if you don't mind feeding them. But the only way to prevent them from dining at your other feeders is to hang the feeders from hooks and put on a squirrel baffle on the pole. I have 4 bird stations in my yard and I've used Wild Birds Unlimited equipment for all of them - after 10 years of fighting the squirrels, this is the only thing that has worked. 5 years now with the baffles and they work great. Just follow the mounting height directions (think it's 3' from the ground) or they can easily jump over it. And make sure your poles are not near any trees or other structures from which the squirrels can climb and jump to the feeders.
Question:	I don't understand the q & a noted for this product. a customer asks if this for 6 5lb. bags. sav answers yes but it states it is 1 5lb. bag. huh
Answer:	Does not come with seed.
Question:	What are the ingredients
Answer:	I do not know anything about that. I just know if it for outside use it will rust quickly.
Question:	Do you have a 20 # bag of Kaytee nut and fruit
Answer:	This product is probably mislabeled. I used it on my duck coop and two days later it rusted. Obviously NOT galvanized. They probably think zinc plating is the same as galvanized, who knows. If you look at the picture it did look silver, but I went with the write up. This is not the product for outdoor use, that's for sure.

Product description

One of the most popular blends for many backyard feeders

• Attracts a wide variety of birds!
• Seed mix is perfect for hopper feeders, platform feeders and tube feeders
• Contains millet, black oil sunflower seed, cracked corn, wheat and vitamins
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this bird food have neonicotinoids or any pesticides that have been banned in other countries
Answer:	No, it does not.
Question:	Do robins like this seed blend? We have a lot of robins in our yard
Answer:	Yes, robins may be fond of this! They'd also be fans of our Mealworms!

• A blend of cardinals’ favorite seeds and grain
• For use in hopper or platform feeders
• A blend of black oil sunflower seed, white millet, safflower seed and cracked corn
• 20 lb bag
• Family owned and American made

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this a true ingredint list, black oil sunflower, cracked corn, safflower? the customer review seem to discribe something else.? see above,informat
Answer:	It's exactly as pictured
Question:	Is this a true ingredint list, black oil sunflower, cracked corn, safflower? the customer review seem to discribe something else.? see above,informat
Answer:	I believe it's height. I am 5'4" 185 lbs and the one-size-fits-all fits me with room to spare. I love it.

• 5-highly nutritious foods that will attract a wide variety of birds to your backyard
• An all-natural, high-quality mix filled with the healthy proteins and fats birds crave
• Contains no fillers
• Created to attract both small and large beak colorful songbirds including cardinals, chickadees, jays and more
• A select mix of foods that will provide year-round entertainment for you and healthy energy for your backyard birds

User questions & answers

Question:	The photo only shows the list of what foods different birds eat. What seeds are in this mix? I can't find that in the description
Answer:	I bought the xl for my daughter. It is a bit big but the teens like it that way. She loves it. I have bought several more! Washes super nicely! She has the cat and a dog.

• No waste mix with pre-hulled seeds is pure food for the birds
• Attracts a wide variety of wild birds such as buntings, chickadees, woodpeckers and finches
• Shell-free for no weeds and no waste. Seeds without a protective shell will not germinate beneath the feeder
• Birds enjoy every morsel
• Use with a feeder that protects the mix from the elements

User questions & answers

Question:	Amazon said mine was delivered but it wasn’t. i was home when i got the message saying it was here. nothing. now what
Answer:	The Kaytee Blueberry Yogurt Dipped Sunflowers are intended for birds such as Parrots, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Conures and Cockatoos. Birds with smaller beaks such as Parakeets, Canaries, and Finches do not normally eat sunflower seeds.
Question:	Will this product attract bluebirds
Answer:	My African Gray and Senegal parrots love these! As long as your bird can eat sunflower seeds, these would be fine. They are coated with yogurt.
Question:	What does Subcribe mean
Answer:	Don't see why not, but might want to call the company to verify. It's a small bag & certainly wouldn't go very far feeding to wild birds.
Question:	how long can this be stored before rot begins? [I live in an area where humidity & rain occur often.]
Answer:	Yes! My boyfriend is about 5'10 and it fits him fine. It's pretty baggy.

• The freshest, locally blended, and bagged daily in Delano Minnesota using the highest quality products
• It attracts: House Sparrow, Black-Capped Chickadee, House Finch, Purple Finch, Dark-Eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, White-Breasted Nuthatch, Red-Breasted Nuthatch, Common Redpoll, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Pine Grosbeak, Evening Grosbeak, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Rock Dove (Pigeon), White-Crowned Sparrow, Gray Jay (Whiskey Jack), Grackle
• Ingredients: 100% Black Oil Sunflower

User questions & answers

Question:	Country of origin
Answer:	Hello- what Millet did you used to buy? Our Millet prices have been extremely steady and have not increased more than 5% if at all. Prices only increase when freight and fees to us increase. Both have increased and we make every attempt to hold our prices steady. You can save that 5% by using the “Subscribe and Save” option when you make you purchase.
Question:	Country of origin
Answer:	Each millet plant has it's very own guard cat, trained to catch eat any birds that try to steal the millet. Or so the story goes...
Question:	Are they raw
Answer:	It all depends what kind of Parrots you have as to what kind of millet they will prefer. As a example my Cockatiels and even my African Grey Parrot prefer the larger sprays, it is easier to get to, to eat all of it. Smaller birds, like Parakeets and Finches, can get to millet that has tighter sprays that are smaller around millet, they have smaller beaks. Also personal taste just like us humans. Some birds may not even know what millet spray is as opposed to having it in bird food. If that is the case, then just one bird/Parrot eating millet will get the others curious, then they might try it as well. All birds can see colors, millet comes in all colors, brown, golden, golden brown, etc. As I said it can come down to personal taste. I run a personal Bird Sanctuary, for over 30 years now, I just lost my 35 year old Cockatiel, named Sunbird. So yes I am very informed about Parrots.
Question:	Are they chemically processed? Were they grown with pesticide
Answer:	If hamsters can have yogurt and sunflower seeds.... then I’m sure they’ll love these.... Sometimes in birds, this can cause them to be grumpy butts; so just watch out for that 🙃