Birdfeed Mixtures

Top Birdfeed Mixtures from Eyebrook & Who They Attract

Welcome to the ultimate guide from The Puzzle Seed Co.! We are proud to stock the high-quality Eyebrook range, and we're here to help you transform your garden into a vibrant haven for wild birds. Choosing the right food is key, and the Eyebrook range of quality seed blends and straights is designed to attract a greater variety of feathered friends.

Let's dive into the world of bird food, explore the difference between a mix and a straight, and highlight some of the most popular options from the Eyebrook selection.Mixes vs. Straights: What’s the Difference?

Understanding our two main categories is the first step to becoming a successful bird feeder:

• Straights
  • What they are: Straights are bird food consisting of a single ingredient, such as peanuts, niger seeds, or black sunflower seeds.
  • Who they are for: They are often chosen by more experienced feeders who wish to target a specific type of bird that has a known favorite food.
  • Examples: Niger seeds are highly favored by finches, while black sunflower seeds are a favourite for Tits and other UK wild birds.
• Mixes
  • What they are: Mixes are blends of multiple ingredients, including various seeds, nuts, and sometimes supplements like dried mealworms or suet pellets. High-quality Eyebrook mixes avoid cheap fillers like wheat or split peas, which are often ignored by smaller songbirds.
  • Who they are for: They are a fantastic all-rounder, designed to appeal to the widest range of bird species in your garden, catering to different dietary needs and preferences.
  • The Eyebrook advantage: Their mixes are curated to provide great fat, protein, and energy sources for everyone from tiny Robins to larger Starlings. You can find all-season blends, or seasonal mixes tailored for winter survival or summer breeding.

Spotlight on Eyebrook Blends: Attracting Your Local Fliers

Tailored blends can make a significant difference to the birds you welcome to your feeding station. Here are some of the top-performing ingredients in the Eyebrook range and which species they are most likely to attract:⭐ Superstar: Sunflower Hearts

• What it is: The kernel of the sunflower seed with the shell, or husk, removed. This makes them a no-mess favorite as there are no shells left underneath your feeder.
• Why they are popular: Sunflower hearts are extremely popular because they are oil-rich, packed with energy, and easy for smaller, soft-billed birds to eat.
• Who they attract: Tits (Blue Tits, Great Tits, Coal Tits), Finches (Goldfinches, Greenfinches), Sparrows, Siskins, Robins, and Wrens.

Blends for Small Songbirds

These mixes often contain husk-free and small seeds, perfect for beaks that struggle with larger shells:

• No-Mess Mixes: Contain de-husked seeds like sunflower hearts and chopped ingredients. Ideal for tidy gardens and attracting desirable species like Robins, Blue Tits, Finches, and Dunnocks, while discouraging larger birds like pigeons and doves.
• Seasonal Mixes:
  • Winter Wellness: High-fat foods like suet and sunflower hearts are essential for providing concentrated energy to get all garden birds through cold nights.
  • Summer Glow: Protein-rich mixes, sometimes including dried mealworms, support adult birds and provide essential nutrients for nestlings and fledglings.

Placement Pointers: Where to Feed Which Bird

The best feeding setup often combines a few methods, as different birds prefer to eat in different ways:

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