Penn Pride 10# Birder's Blend

Penn Pride Birder’s Blend is a premium wild bird seed blend that will attract a variety of song birds to the backyard. It features selected seeds as well as added vitamins and minerals to promote bird health and frequent visits.

Ingredient Breakdown

Here is a deeper look at what makes up each 10 lb bag.

• White Proso Millet: This small grain is a favorite of finches and chickadees. It’s small and easy for them to crack open and digest.
• Sunflower Seed: Sunflower seeds are high in fat and protein, which gives the high energy that larger birds such as cardinals and grosbeaks require for flight and nesting.
• Safflower Seed: A favorite of cardinals and nuthatches, safflower seed also discourages squirrels and blackbirds so that songbirds can have more of the mix.
• Wheat and Milo: These grains provide birds with carbohydrates to keep them humming, even when it’s cold and they need to burn more calories to stay warm.
• Calcium Carbonate: An essential ingredient that promotes strong bones and waterproof eggshells in breeding birds.
• Vitamin A and D‑3 Supplements
• Vitamin A supports good vision, growth, and a healthy immune system.
• Vitamin D‑3 assists birds in the absorption and utilization of calcium, which is essential for healthy bone structure and egg shell quality.
• Vegetable Oil: Keep seeds fresh and provide extra energy.

How the Blend Supports Bird Health

Feeding birds is more than a hobby, as it can be a way to care for local wildlife. Birder’s Blend offers:

• The seeds, vitamins and minerals that make up this diet are carefully selected to provide daily nutrition.
• Sufficient Vitamin A levels help chickens maintain healthy, strong feathers , which in turn help maintain body temperature and keep their skin dry.
• Vitamin D-3 and calcium help towards a healthy immune response that helps birds resist and fight off pests.

Setting Up Feeders

Here’s how to get the most from Birder’s Blend:

1. Choose a Feeder Type
• Hopper feeders are constructed from durable, long lasting cedar.
• Tube Feeders provide comfortable perches for small birds.
• Gazebo Feeders are versatile and offer easy seed access for birds.
2. Placement Tips
• Suspend or pole-mount the feeders 5-10 feet away from trees and shrubs. This provides birds with a quick exit from predators.
• Place several feeders at different levels to attract various types of birds.
3. Cleaning Routine: Wash feeders in nontoxic soap and water every two weeks to avoid mold, bacteria and disease. Rinse, completely dry, and refill.
4. Water Source: Place a birdbath or shallow dish nearby. Birds need water for drinking and bathing, especially when natural sources freeze or dry up.

Seasonal Feeding Guide

Change feeding habits seasonally to help the birds in hot and cold climates.

• Spring: As birds nest and raise young, add more protein-rich seeds such as sunflowers. Provide fresh water for nesting and bathing.
• Summer: Birds need the extra moisture. Fill water dishes daily, and shade feeders to keep seeds from spoiling.
• Fall: Offer high‐energy seeds to help birds store reserves before flying away. Clean old seeds to prevent molding in cooler, damper weather.
• Winter: Birds need more calories in the cold. Keep feeders stocked and throw in extra millet and sunflower seeds for warmth and fuel.

Tips for Maximum Attraction

Here are the tricks to help more birds visit and stay in the yard.

• Install suet cakes or nectar feeders to draw woodpeckers and hummingbirds.
• Plant shrubs and flowers that create seeds and berries for natural foraging.
• Evergreens and brush piles will protect from wind and predators.

Summary

Penn Pride 10lb Birder’s Blend is a great variety of seeds enriched with vitamins and minerals to attract songbirds all year long. It’s easy to use, fits in most feeders, and is bird conservation-friendly. Even if the user is not actually a bird lover, anyone who enjoys the beauty of backyard birding will likely make this a top pick.