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Hot or Not? Testing Spicy Bird Seed – Does it Work?

by Dan DeBaunProduct Reviews September 28, 2024November 3, 2024One Comment

Did you know that spicy bird seed is a thing? It’s catching on in popularity as a way to deter rodents from bird feeders while still being safe and nutritious for birds to eat.

Review: Cardinals Love this Dirt Cheap Bird Seed

by Dan DeBaunProduct Reviews February 20, 2024September 9, 20242 Comments

I wanted to highlight another bird seed I found for cheap online that’s well-liked by Northern Cardinals. I ordered a five pound bag of Wagner’s Black Oil Sunflower Seed and wanted to take a closer look at it to see if it’s a quality bird seed.

Review: Wagner’s Deluxe Treat Bird Seed is Cheap for a Reason

by Dan DeBaunProduct Reviews February 15, 2024February 15, 2024No Comments

Wagner’s Deluxe Treat Wild Bird Food is one of the most purchased and highly-reviewed bird seeds on Amazon. It’s cheap and has an extraordinary high 4.7/5 star rating on the website at the time of this article. However, after buying the seed and seeing it myself, I’m making a bold claim that this bird seed isn’t worth your money and that you should consider alternatives.

Review: A Quality Bird Seed Cardinals Will Love

by Dan DeBaunProduct Reviews January 28, 2024January 28, 20242 Comments

I recently purchased a bag of Old Potters Wildlife Sunflower Chips & Hearts from Amazon on a sale. I got a three pound bag to test it out as a quality bird seed for my neighborhood Northern Cardinals.

A tray bird feeder being filled with two types of bird seed on a patio.

7 Bird Feeding Mistakes Beginners Make and How to Avoid Them

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips November 25, 2023September 5, 2024No Comments

I thought it would be nice to put together a blog post highlighting some of the most common mistakes I notice people making when they start off with the hobby.

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The Best and Worst Bird Seed at Target

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips June 26, 2023July 9, 2023One Comment

Shopping for Target bird seed can be a convenient and cost-effective way to attract more wild birds to your backyard. But is it the right choice for you?

How to Attract 32 Minnesota Birds to Your Feeders (With Photos)

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, Guides June 20, 2023April 7, 202418 Comments

Here’s a comprehensive guide to attracting common Minnesota birds like cardinals, blue jays, chickadees, sparrows, goldfinches and more to your bird feeders.

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Red Milo is a Red Flag Ingredient in Bird Seed

by Dan DeBaunBird Attracting Tips, Product Reviews May 29, 2023January 22, 20243 Comments

Much like you should read labels of foods you’re eating from the grocery store, it’s well worth scanning the bird seed you’re buying to avoid red milo.