When the temperature drops, snow falls, and icicles hang from tree branches, you know winter is in full swing. Unfortunately, while you’re cuddled up warm inside, the birds outside your home may be struggling to find food. Deep snow and ice can block off their natural food supply, causing them to starve. However, Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center has a variety of wild bird feed and supplies to help them. Whether your backyard is full of bird feeders or you’ve never given them a try, they have the products and advice you need.

6 Wild Bird Feed Tips For Winter

Go Big

The more snow or ice there is, the more support birds need. To make the most impact, choose bigger wild bird feeders and place several in your yard.  

Choose Winter Seed

Nutritious winter seeds best serve birds during colder months. Opt for black oil sunflower seeds, niger seed, white millet seed, and hulled peanuts.

Bulk Up The Feed

Birds need to consume more calories during the winter to stay warm. To help your feathered friends, add fatty foods like suet or peanut butter into the wild bird feed mix.

Don’t Forget Water

Even when there’s ice and snow everywhere, birds can become dehydrated. Keep a pan of water near your wild bird feed stations.

Be Consistent

After a few visits, your bird friends will rely on your feeders for food. Keep them nourished by refilling the feeders on a consistent basis. 

Steer Clear Of Cats

Protect birds by placing the feeders in places cats and other predators can’t reach. Try to keep feeders at least 12 feet from shrubs and bushes where predators may lurk. 

To keep your local birds chirping this winter, head to Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center, southwestern Ohio's top feed mill. For more information about wild bird feed solutions, call (513) 734-2246. Visit their website to check out their array of products, including garden supplies and pet supplies.