- Attracts small backyard animals like rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels
- Enjoy that close to nature feeling that comes with feeding your own backyard wildlife
- Feed directly on ground or on a platform feeder
- Keeps playful squirrels and small animals satiated diverting them from your bird feeders
- Made in the USA
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Wagner’s Backyard Wildlife Food
Wagner’s Backyard Wildlife Food is a tasty treat for squirrels, rabbits and other backyard friends. Wagner’s Backyard Wildlife Food offers black oil sunflower seeds, striped sunflower seeds, whole peanuts, peanut kernels, and whole corn for all your backyard wildlife friends. Squirrels, rabbits and other cute critters will enjoy this tasty treat. Many people feed Wagner’s Backyard Wildlife Food separay from their regular bird feeding area, in a platform feeder or sprinkled on the ground, so that playful squirrels and other small animals have their own place to eat – diverting them from the bird feeders. Use Wagner’s Backyard Wildlife food and enjoy that “close to nature” feeling that comes with feeding your own backyard wildlife. Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s.
Bird Feeding Fundamentals – When Feeding Wild Birds, There Are 4 Keys To a Successful Program
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FoodProvide 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. |
FeedersProvide 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. |
WaterProvide 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. |
LocationPlace feeders in locations already frequented by birds. Place by shrubs and/or trees to offer protection. |
Where should I locate my feeder to attract the most birds?
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.
How can I attract specific birds and not attract others (e.g. starlings, grackles and cowbirds)?
Make sure that you have the right bird food to attract specific birds. Sunflower is a great seed that many species love. Also specialty blends, such as Wagner’s Cardinal Blend or Finches Supreme, will attract these specific birds. Birdseed with less milo and corn won’t attract as many cowbirds, grackles and starlings if you would rather not see these birds.
How do I stop squirrels from eating all of my birdseed?
Squirrels are a common problem at bird feeders. There are now a number of feeder styles designed to prevent squirrels from reaching the seed. Additionally, there are two seeds that squirrels do not like — safflower and nyjer seed. An optional method is to supply the squirrels with their own supply of food away from the bird feeder area. Cracked corn works nicely.
Where and how should I store my bird seed after I bring it home?
Store your bird seed elevated on a shelf in a cool, dry location. Make sure that it is closed or sealed tightly in original package or in a storage container. It is important that the storage location has good air circulation and is away from direct sunlight or heat source. You should avoid storing your bird seed on a cement floor, since moisture from the floor can be transferred to the seed.
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| Nyjer Seed Bird Food | Greatest Variety Blend | Classic Wild Bird Food | Oil Sunflower Seed | |
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| Price | $43.98$43.98 | $25.98$25.98 | $40.94$40.94 | $40.05$40.05 |
| Quality Ingredients | 100% Nyjer seed (Thistle seed) has a high fat and protein content | A blend of Black Oil Sunflower, Striped Sunflower, Sunflower Chips, White Millet, Red Millet, Cracked Corn, Red Milo, Nyjer, Peanut Kernels, Canary seed and Safflower | A blend of Sunflower Seed, White Proso Millet, Cracked Corn and Milo | 100% Oil Sunflower seed has a high energy content and thin shells for easy consumption |
| Bird Food Category | Specialty Bird Seed | Premium Bird Seed Blend | Value Bird Seed Blend | Speciality Bird Seed |
| Bird Feeder Type | Use with Finch feeders, which have smaller holes and tiny perches | Use tubular, hopper or tray feeders with this premium seed blend | Use tubular, hopper or tray feeders with this general purpose seed blend | Use tubular, hopper or tray feeders with this truly gourmet seed |
| Bird Type | Attracts finches, such as the American Goldfinch, Purple Finch, Pine Siskin and other small Songbirds | Attracts a variety of songbirds, such as Cardinals, Chickadees, Titmice, Jays, Finches, Woodpeckers and Sparrows | Attracts all birds – this classic blend will fill the feeding area with many colorful birds | Attracts a wide variety of Songbirds like Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Nuthatches, and Woodpeckers |