Store your delicious wild bird seed in a waterproof, air-tight container—someplace safe and chill, like your garage or shed—so it’s fresh and ready when your VIP birds need a refill!

Heck yes. Here’s how. Start with a wild bird seed blend that’s packed with a wide assortment of goodies to attract ALL the VIPs of the sky. Or go straight-up gourmet with sunflower hearts—an irresistible treat that all seed-eating birds love. Want bonus points? Add a bird bath for sipping and splashing, and a birdhouse for nesting and napping.

Some birds are downright picky about their dining vibe—think foodies with feathers. Platform feeders? That’s the all-you-can-eat buffet for everyone, from chatty chickadees to classy cardinals. Hopper feeders are like the neighborhood diner—popular with almost the whole flock. Tube feeders? That’s where you’ll find the lightweights, like goldfinches and siskins, who prefer an exclusive dining experience.

Most bird feed is great for year-round bird feeding, but when migration or winter hits, your feathered foodies prefer a menu rich in healthy fat. Think of sunflower and safflower seeds as high-octane bird fuel, and peanuts and mixed nuts as their personal power bars. During these times of year, your favorite singing sensations have turned into hardcore adventurers and survivalists—they’re fueling up for epic journeys and frosty mornings. So go ahead and fill the buffet. Those wings won’t flap themselves.

Got squirrels crashing your bird buffet? Don’t worry—we’ve got ways to discourage those furry little food thieves.

Step 1: turn up the heat with a spicy bird food like COOL BIRDS® Hearts on Fire—birds love it, furry freeloaders hate it (like, mouth-on-fire hate it).

Step 2: add a squirrel baffle or invest in a feeder designed to outsmart even the cleverest bushy-tailed bandit.
Want more tricks to ditch the freeloaders? Check out our blog and say goodbye to squirrel drama.