Feeding Continues
Although the birds are not queuing up to get on the feeders we are still getting a regular flurry of visitors, with so many now providing for their young and the seasonal insects are plentiful now gives us a breather to give the feeders a good clean, the warmer weather makes them get sticky with all the protein and fats from the seeds. This is when I appreciate an easy feeder to take apart and in my opinion the best one for this on the market is the Ring Pull range, simply comes apart and all the perches come away and can all be placed in a good bucket of hot soapy water for a good scrub and these feeders come clean like new and reassemble ready for the next session. These all come with a lifetime guarantee and are available for seed, nigerseed and peanuts. A wise investment if you are a regular wild bird feeder helping our lovely range of garden birds survive and flourish. *****************************************************************************************
Beautiful Season I absolutely love this time of year, with everything so green and lush and all the wildlife busy rearing their young what could be any better. Sat in the garden on Sunday watching the Blackbird feeding their newly fledged young on the lawn digging for fresh worms, and the Blue-tits busy flying to and from their nest box providing for their newly hatched chicks. Lots of birds still visiting the feeders for a convenient meal. At the beginning of the year I did site three new nest boxes and one of these has been taken by the Blackbird so it was well worth while with so many gardens nowadays getting smaller, trees and shrubs are not always suitable for the size but a bird box you can almost site anywhere no matter what size your garden is. So take a look around yours and see where a new bird box may fit in for next breeding season. ********************************************************************************************************
Time For The Wildlife In April solitary bees start to emerge from their nests after winter and have grown into adult bees, less known than bumblebees and honeybees but do an amazing job pollinating our garden flowers and crops. After mating the female start to look to lay her eggs and a favorite place is drilled wooden blocks or bee nesting tubes, by providing a bee hotel you can observe these fascinating harmless bees who are non aggressive and safe around children and pets. Multi Room Insect Hotel Please help all our wildlife and the rewards make you appreciate our beautiful creatures. **********************************************************************************
At Last Yes it’s taken a while but at last we have a little warmer weather at the moment, I am sure like ourselves the wildlife are long over due for a little sunshine. This time winter seems to have dragged out and the very wet spring is probably the worse one in a long time. This wet weather has hampered our new build but we are still just about on track and looking forward to the opening on May 5th the ribbon will be cut. In my garden shed the Blackbird now as chicks and both parents are busy feeding their young which with all wildlife is an endless job, at least the weather is good at the moment, the feeders are still got a large amount of visitors getting that little extra help at this busy time. Hoping to post lots of pictures of the opening, hoping all goes well. ***********************************************************************
Nesting Begins Regardless of the weather conditions the birds are busy gathering nesting materials and some are sitting their eggs, walked into my garden shed at the weekend and sat there is a Blackbird on her nest not wanting to be disturbed, she could have chosen a better place her nest is built resting on the top of all the tools, no good for me wanting to get on with the garden chores, I haven’t got the heart to keep disturbing her frightened she may abandon her eggs, I shall have to keep my visits to a minimum. There is so much activity in the garden I am expecting quite a few nests this year so there will be lots to watch. With feeding requirements slightly changing due to the nesting season some of our customers like to change to Chopped Peanuts and High Energy mix due to the extra hard work fetching food for their chicks requires lots more effort and numerous flights to provide for their young. Keep feeding your garden birds now they need all the help we can give them to help rear their young chicks.
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Beautiful Sunshine The weekend brought some signs of Spring with a glorious Sunday, almost felt like it was the beginning of some warm weather, lots of lawn mowers made their first appearance for this year, the bulbs are flowering to add a splash of color to the gardens and the birds are so busy gathering for their nests. Feeding on the feeders are still very busy not really surprising with the cold spells that keep approaching, again this weekend the forecast is still on the chilly side. The Big Easy range are a popular feeder and with a lifetime guarantee this makes it a good buy if you are wanting a quality long lasting feeder. Well worth investing that little bit extra. Do remember to keep feeders well cleaned to help the spread of disease, the more times the better. Hope you all have a lovely long weekend and let’s hope for some nice weather.
Spring Is Around The Corner Yes the weather may still be cold but Spring is just a few days away, the birds are starting to gather twigs and foliage for their nest building, it seems to make no difference what the weather brings nature still carries on regardless, and why not we should all take note. Feeding is still high on the feeders at Hall Farm and on the camera nest box our little Yellow Hammer is still showing interest in the nest box. A few pictures taken in Derbyshire on Sunday, just shows how bleak the weather can turn, many roads were closed due to the snow drifts. The Blue tits love the peanut butter jar, gives them a boost of energy, and the Cutlery feeder allows you to feed different options for different birds that love a bit of fruit. Keep feeding your garden birds and lets hope we have a bit warmer weather in the Spring.
Still Busy Yes we are still very busy here at Hall farm with the birds still feeding well and the demand for seed is still high, particularly with Mealworms as soon as a delivery arrive they are allocated out before you know it they are all gone. The weather is extremely wet and more cold weather is forecast for the weekend, so keep your feeders stocked well for the birds, Spring is just around the corner, even though it is bitterly cold shrubs in the garden are starting to bud, just waiting for a warm spell to burst into leaf. Actually managed a walk along the canal at the weekend and when the sun did manage to appear it was quite pleasant, enjoyed this walk immensely after spending too much time indoors the fresh air felt wonderful. This is a favorite place to stop and get the flask out for a pit-stop. Lets hope we soon get a little better weather to enjoy more walks in the fresh air. ***********************************************************************************
Busy Week After the cold weather the shop has been non stop with customers stocking up on their bird seed, it is great that people do try and help our wild birds by supplying them with seed and other feeds that boosts their energy in the cold weather, they do need all the help we can provide. We cannot wait for the new shop to open, then we will be able to stock lots more variety for all our wonderful wildlife, with more habitats soon available for insects,bugs, frogs and toads to mention but a few. Mealworms and suet pellets have proved to be a popular boost to our garden birds. So do keep your feeders stocked up for our little birds to enjoy. ********************************************************************************
Beastly East Yes I am sure we have all heard the weather warnings with predictions that this week could be the coldest one for this winter, it still amazes me how resilient our wildlife are to survive these cold spells, a little help from us must go a long way, just by providing a little seed this should help. These are still a firm favorite with many of our customers and provide lots of protein and energy for the wild birds. Berry Suet Pellets Insect Suet Pellets Peanut Butter and Holder Suet based products are also excellent feed during the winter months and are an essential part of their diet when insects are not widely available. Keep feeding the birds and hopefully Spring is just around the corner for a little warmer weather. ***************************************************************************************************
Bird Nest Boxes With the days becoming lighter the birds start to get a little more active, searching for the perfect place to start their mating for their families and acquire a new nest box, so now is the perfect time to site new nest boxes and I do believe every garden should encourage wildlife into their gardens, the pleasure you get from watching them is very satisfying, mine are sited so that when I am in the kitchen I get a good view to see what is happening. We are quite rural so we get a good variety visiting the feeders, but it is not a massive garden but I have managed to site six bird boxes and last year we had three of them inhabited with Blue tits, Robin and Long Tailed tit. Starter Nest Box Silver birch open box Nest Pouch Robin/Blackbird/Thrush Camera Nest Box Open Box So take a look around your garden and see where there may be space to site a new nest box to help our wild birds multiply, very few actually make it to their first year the percentage is very small. At Hall farm last year we ringed three Barn Owls but unfortunately we were informed that one already did not make it through it’s first year, very sad but this is why we must all try and do our bit to help.
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Coldest Week Yes that’s right they have forecast the coldest week so far for this winter, so hope your all keeping wrapped up and warm and sparing a thought for our wildlife that have to try to survive these cold days and nights, I have been providing extra food and suet products for the garden birds, I can only feel sorry for them some are so tiny and look quite fragile when they are searching for their food. Peanut Butter and holder Suet Pellets Suet Pellets provide lots of energy and warmth and mealworms may be a little more expensive but they are a good source of protein and they are a favorite for the Robin. So keep nice and snug yourself and hopefully you can also help our garden visitors.
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Big Bird Weekend Hope you all took part in the Big Garden Bird Watch weekend, had quite a varied mix of birds visiting the feeders in my garden which were lovely to see, Goldfinch, Green-finch, Chaffinch, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Blackbirds, Robins to name but a few all having a good feed on the Sunflower Kernels, Fat Balls, Suet Pellets and Suet Cake Tubs and also I have a couple of Suet Filled Coconuts on the front garden which the Blue Tits seem to take charge of those. I feel that over the past year I have had an increase in the number visiting due to the varied feeds I am now offering, even had the Lesser Woodpecker the other week but I have only seen this once maybe they visit more but I suppose it is a case of being there at the right time. My next job is to site another bird box or two, I actually sited four last year and these are proving to be of interest, I have already seen Great Tits and Blue tits investigating which is encouraging that I have got them in the right place. Why not take a look around your garden and think about siting a new nest box you may just get a visitor or two. **************************************************************************************
Still Feeding Well With the weather not improving the birds are still feeding crazy trying to sustain as much of their weight as possible to survive. I have found that the Blue tits are loving the suet filled coconuts at the moment and are soon on them when replaced with fresh ones, lovely little garden bird with a character to match. We have had one or two customers in this week having spotted Egrets which are a member of the Heron family but are pure white and they can be seen at this time of year, most seen during the winter months. Observer Window Feeder are proving popular it’s lovely to sit inside and watch birds come close for you to observe when it is so cold outside, and they are hungry to be confident enough to do this. It’s at this time of year when observing birds from indoors is the best way you can keep warm and enjoy a cuppa at the same time. ***************************************************************************
Winter’s Night Have you ever thought about where does all the wildlife go at night to keep not only warm but safe from predators, small birds can lose up to 20% of their body weight in just one cold night. To cope, they feed-up as much as they can in the day light hours. If you ever watch the birds in your garden each afternoon the feeding frenzy takes place during these crucial hours before nightfall, then all turns quiet. So where do all the birds go and how do they survive in these cold winter months. Often they choose sites they have already tried and tested during the summer months, it’s not just a case of keeping warm, safety is a priority too. Any small bird that is visible is in danger of being plucked from its perch by a hungry Tawny owl. Disguised nest boxes are one of the best places to take refuge. Roosting Nest Pocket Peanut Butter with Holder Open Silver Birch Nest Box Open Fronted Robin/Wren/Blackbird/Thrush Shrubs and ivy also provide shelter for many and the beloved leylandi is loved by blackbird and thrushes for a safe night. So we can help our wildlife by not only providing food but safe habitats are a crucial part of looking after our beautiful creatures.
Feeding To Survive Yes that’s right it is cold out there and our wildlife need that little extra help to survive, not only now but all year round, garden birds need to eat nearly a third of their body weight every day just to stay alive in the winter months. On cold days like those we have been experiencing lately, they tend to be active as they search for food, those generous bird lovers help sustain the wildlife numbers by providing a regular food source. Sunflower hearts/kernels provide an high oil content for extra energy as do Peanuts also providing protein for the winter months. Any out of date fruit is ideal for Blackbirds, Fieldfares and Thrushes, so don’t waste think about our garden birds, oh and never forget that all important water supply. So think about treating your garden visitors to a few treats over this cold period.
Happy New Year Hoping you have all had a good Christmas and wishing you all a good new year, with many back to work and getting into the normal routine, time to look forward to new adventures for the new year, we are getting excited about our new shop/office build which is starting to take shape slowly and providing the weather is favorable to us we are hoping to move about April time, fingers crossed. Big Garden Bird Watch occurs at the end of January, this is the biggest wildlife survey in the world with about half a million taking part. We all have different birds visiting our gardens with a lot depending on where we live, but we can all play our part in caring for the wildlife. Providing the right food helps, this is one reason why there has been a large increase in Goldfinches due to Niger seed, and also providing shelter and cover will increase your volume of visitors. Sunflower kernels are still a firm favorite for feeding a no mess seed and these will keep many birds fulfilled for the winter months. Fallen fruit or out of date fruit from your kitchen will provide a blackbird or thrush a treat, in fact watching these pecking away on a crab apple shrub over Christmas, there was a constant stream of twenty or more, obviously enjoying the natural hedgerow harvest. Lets all take pleasure in helping our wildlife before numbers disappear any more. ********************************************************************************************
Run Down Finally getting there, after an hectic December we are in the final week before Christmas. Time to purchase those last minute gifts and stock up on your bird seed to get you over the holiday period, things have been extremely busy here at Hall Farm, lorries queuing to get in and out the yard, and with the new build ongoing this has made it more congested and patience is required all round for the smooth running of the premises, we are getting there. Started wrapping my gifts last night and I am pleased with what I have brought, I am sure every one should be pleased. The mugs have been popular as always and they do make a useful gift that can be used all year and hopefully for many years. Her Ladyship & His Lordship Bouquet of Pheasants Circus of Puffins Animal Bridge Take a look at our web site and don’t forget Thursday will be our last posting day, just like to wish all a Merry Christmas and a great New Year, and a big thank you for your custom over the last year. ****************************************************************************************
Last Moments To Complete Shopping We are now in the count down until Christmas and the last minute shopping needs to be done, then we can concentrate on the food and drink. Make life easy and buy on line especially with the weather being icy and bitterly cold. Although we maybe feeling the cold I do feel sorry for the little garden birds who have to try and survive these cold nights, I am sure they will be making full use of the nest boxes around your gardens at this time of year to keep warm or roosting in shrubs and trees nestling close to one another for that extra heat. We are having more visitors to the feeders and the woodpecker appeared who I have not seen before in my garden which was lovely to see, I do wonder how many different species do actually visit the garden and I never do get to see them, Jays last week and now the Woodpecker, the cold weather certainly brings them in. Keep your feeders well stocked and don’t forget that all important fresh water with the lowering temperatures water is more important than anything for them to survive. Big Easy Range Onyx Range Ring Pull Range All these ranges of feeders come with a lifetime guarantee and are all weather proof all year round. Invest in the best and they will last. Please all keep warm and we shall chat next week. *******************************************************************************************************
Making Christmas Easy With shopping trends changing and the on line trend ever increasing why not take advantage and make your Christmas shopping easy, with lots of new idea’s for feeding the wildlife these make gifts interesting and appealing. The Cutlery Feeder is quirky and will get the kids keen to think about wildlife and they will love putting out apples and other fruits that may be a little past their sell by date, why waste when the Blackbirds and Thrushes love a little fruit. The new Triangle Bug House and this Butterfly Box again will help wildlife but also make the children aware of nature and why we need all types of wildlife in the garden. These Silver Birch Tit Box and Silver Birch Robin Box are two of my favorites nest boxes at the moment, I think they are a natural looking material to fit in the garden for the birds to take full advantage in the coming months. Mugs are always a good gift and are appreciated and used all year round, at least they won’t end up in the bottom of a cupboard, ours are all china and are dishwasher and microwave safe, with so many to choose from you will find it hard to pick your favorite. Animal Bridge Bouquet of Pheasants Circus of Puffins Mechanic Mug Beautifully Gift Boxed to make a delightful gift. So join the trend and make Christmas shopping easy. ************************************************************************************
Just Around The Corner With the shortening of the days and frosty mornings now in full swing, birds are getting into their winter feeding routines, visiting gardens to stock up on essential fats and calories and creating the feeding frenzy that we are used to seeing at this time of year. With Christmas just around the corner, and the demand for high calorie, energy rich food on the increase, our suet pellets and high energy mix offers something for everyone. Our suet cake tubs are a best seller at this time of year and also make excellent christmas gifts for those who like to provide a festive feast for their wildlife visitors. Taking care of the wildlife is vital for their survival especially at this time of year so keep plenty of food available for them and also don’t forget to leave fresh water out for them. **************************************************************************************
Nature At It’s Best What can be better than hearing the “twit twoo” call from a beautiful owl not always visable but you know they can’t be far away and if your lucky to spot one it is such a beautiful sight. The Tawny owl often over looked compared to the barn owl, but both are a pleasure to view. We are so lucky to be able to take a walk around the parks and countryside to appreciate all the wonderful animals that can be seen, and what makes it more enjoyable is when children can also start to appreciate the wildlife and recognize the different birds that visit the garden and come running to tell you what they have spotted, they are natures future and hopefully will be able to nurture it so that we can help stop the decline in certain species that are in danger. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Winter on the Way Certainly showing signs of winter, waking up to a white crisp frost, which I don’t mind especially if we get a lovely bright sunny day, makes you feel like getting out doors and enjoying a brisk walk. Lots of our customers now coming in and buying for Christmas gifts, we have a wide choice for anyone who loves the countryside and wildlife, a gentlemen came in the other day and informed me that America don’t have hedgehogs, can’t imagine that as we take them for granted just part and parcel of the towns and country, just try to imagine not having that familiar sight, doesn’t bare thinking about. I am progressing with the Christmas shopping slowly, keep telling myself I have loads of time, but the truth is time flies and it will soon be here, having a large family to buy for I best get a move on. Loving our mugs that arrived, they make a useful gift that will be used time and time again. His Lordship & Ladyship Animal Bridge All these are china and dishwasher safe. Perfect for that cuppa, an ideal gift. **************************************************************************************
The Spirit Of Christmas Trying very hard to get into the spirit of Christmas, walking around the local town and the shops are full of idea’s, looking around the usual gifts that end up in the back of a cupboard, seems such a waste, I would rather give and receive something that is useful. I love wildlife and more and more as the years creep up on me I appreciate what we have around the garden and countryside, lots of our customers are saying the same thing, so for our Christmas stock we have tried to keep our gifts useful and mainly country themed, and so far from the comments we are really pleased with the feed back. Spikes Hedgehog Food Igloo Hogitat Hogitat Green Wooden Hedgehog Home Hedgehog Feed Bowl Green Hedgehog Feed Bowl What can be more rewarding than helping the familiar sight of the hedgehog, providing a safe home for the winter months ahead. These make fantastic gifts that will be there for many years. For the bird lovers why not create a hamper for birds that will come in useful in the garden. Open Fronted Robin Box Silver Birch Robin Box Get Set Go Peanut Feeder Get Set Go Seed Feeder If you need any help or advise please just give us a call. Enjoy shopping! ******************************************************************************************
New Arrivals Lots of birds migrate to this country for the winter, Fieldfares arrive from Scandinavia, the signal the onset of winter approaches. These colourful members of the thrush family migrate here in large flocks when the weather in northern Europe turns. Fieldfares eat worms and hawthorn berries, but in very cold frosts they will venture into gardens where they are partial to fruit, so raisins and fallen apples will provide them a meal. The Fieldfare is slightly larger than your garden Thrush. Waxwings are another migrant that also flock here for the winter berries. Short eared owls are another wonderful sight if you are lucky enough to spot one. Robert Fuller is a keen follower of these and his paintings are extraordinary to their likeness, what a pleasure it must be to spend time observing wildlife. So while you are out walking or driving keep an eye out for all these wonderful migrants arriving this winter. **********************************************************************************
Last Month For Gardening October nearly at an end, time to get the last cuts on the grass and tidy the garden ready for the winter months ahead. Leaving the fallen leaves for insects to munch through and also to hibernate keeping them safe from predators. The birds seem to be increasing on the feeders this last week, providing an high energy seed, such as fat balls and our High Energy Seed Mix will provide all they need to survive. Water is also an essential part of helping them, especially as the weather turns colder. Although January is national bird box week, now is a good time to site a new box for birds to explore nesting opportunities for Spring. Different species prefer specific types of boxes and sites – some nest low in shrubs , others want a clear flight path so need a box in a tree or under the eaves. The entrance hole should be sheltered from direct sun and rain, so a northeasterly aspect is usually the best. These are just a few available on our web site, chose from the pretty to the camouflaged that will fit best in your garden. Last year at Hall Farm our Blue tits decided to nest in our Sparrow Terrace obviously they must have enjoyed the multi room aspect, all fled and hopefully had a good start for the future. Please keep your feeders filled and the variation of birds visiting your garden will increase over time. ****************************************************************************************************
Christmas Around The Corner Yes it will soon be here and I find it always best to start nice and early to take the stress out of a wonderful time of year. I always like to give what I think are useful gifts, one that will give enjoyment for many years. More and more people are appreciating our wildlife and the more we can help is the right way to go. Bees are an important part of our circle of nature and this Ceramic Bird/Bee Nester serves two purposes which is a brilliant asset to your garden, especially after my nest box served a good home to a small nest of bumble bees this year. Keeping on the insect theme our Large Insect Residence provides a good solid home for many different insects, strong and sturdy this will last many years, again we have one in the wildlife corner here at Hall Farm and this withstands all the bad weather you can expect from our winter months ahead. Lets not forget the hedgehogs which again need our help through the winter months we have several habitats which provide a warm cosy retreat, the Igloo Habitat is easily sited either in a quiet corner or under an hedgerow and the Green Wooden Hedgehog home is one that should last for many years made from treated wood with a felt roof for extra protection. What useful gifts these will make, providing homes is just as satisfying as providing food for our ever declining wildlife.
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Gifts For Christmas Here at Hall Farm we are trying to get in the Christmas spirit, with lots of Christmas events to attend we are busy gathering all our products that will appeal to our customers. Organizing these seems to get earlier each year with suppliers already on back order on the popular items. But we thought we would show just a few ideas for everyone’s budget. Gifts under £10.00 Bridge Mug, this is one of our latest to the collection and with several animals on we are sure this will appeal to lots of animal lovers. Bouquet of Pheasants and Circus of Puffins are two of my favorite who can resist a stunning pheasant or the fun puffin each comes in a beautiful gift box. And to keep things on trend we couldn’t resist stocking a Baker and Mechanic mug, so many television programs are based around these two themes and are watched by millons, again each comes in a delighful gift box. Our Metal Ladybird is also proving popular with the children, apparently there is a character in a popular children’s program, so all the children that visit the shop can’t resist a play with this fun character. Gifts under £20.00 His Lordship and Ladyship gift set again comes in an ideal gift box for the couple who enjoy the finer things in life, made from delicate fine bone china, what a beautiful gift. For all those people who love the outdoors we have an excellent range of gifts, the Swing seat and the Robin Tea Pot Nester are fun and quirky, the Black Bat Box and the Chavenage Bat Box help the bats and the Silver Birch Robin Box to help the Robin around the garden, we all have a loyal Robin to take care of. **********************************************************************************************
Bird Mixes Here at Hall Farm we like to provide high quality seed mixes to provide a nutritionaly balanced blend to enhance health and vitality, we select natural seeds, fruit and dried insects to closely match the diet of our wild garden birds, with no fillers found in budget mixes to keep birds in tip top condition, especially now the cooler weather is approaching, this is when wildlife needs that little extra help as natural sources of food become less abundant. This is one reason why we have a wide selection of mixes so that you can specialize to accommodate all your garden visitors. Robin/Hedgehog Mix Nigerseed Dried Mealworms Peanuts Sunflower Hearts/Kernels If you have a look on the main web site you will be able to see our full range of mixes and if you need any advise please give us a call or email. Now is the perfect time to start to give a regular supply of seed to see the birds through the winter time. *************************************************************************************
Time To Plan Ahead Well you can certainly feel a change in the weather, the trees are turning color daily, each time I look out of the window in the morning there are more leaves on the ground and the colors are turning into brilliant gold and copper shades simply stunning colors. We have to think about the wildlife bird feeding plan and what is most beneficial for them to survive the winter months. Fat balls are a particularly good source of calories in winter when birds use huge amounts of energy just to stay warm at night. We also have our High Energy Mix which is an ideal mix to feed during the winter months as it contains seeds which are high in essential oils to provide extra energy to keep warm, it will appeal to a large variety of birds either in feeders or on tables or on the ground, it contains sunflower hearts, red millet, white millet, killbled maize and oilseed rape providing a good diet for our garden visitors. Suet pellets are always a good feed and lots of our customers add them to mixes again to add that source of energy. It is all about the birds keeping warm and don’t forget to leave plenty of fresh water out especially when the frosts start to appear. Hope this gives you some idea what you might like to feed in the coming months. **********************************************************************************
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Birds Feeding
We are having damp grey drizzly days at the moment, I always think this is a mucky type of weather,
don’t like to wish time away but I am getting ready for the warmth from the sun, I don’t mean red hot but
just that winter sun and when you are directly in it you can feel the power of the rays shining on you.
I am sure many wildlife creatures must feel exactly the same.
My garden feeders are extremely busy at the moment and I am getting a good variety of birds visiting, which is all good for when I take part
in the Big Garden Bird Watch. Lets hope the weather is kind on this weekend.
We have quite a few customers who visit the shop and sometimes have a little moan that they are only feeding
the Starlings and Sparrows but this really is a good thing and we should not get disheartened for these
two breeds are in decline and at the moment they do need our help.
So keep your feeders well stocked up regardless of which birds you have visiting you are doing
a fantastic job keeping our wildlife safe.
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That Little Extra
Now we are getting closer to the Big Garden Bird Watch don’t forget to keep your feeders well stocked
and maybe add one or two new ones or add some suet based food for that extra energy during the
winter months.
Just one hour of your time can provide vital information about our wildlife, with so many bird numbers in decline.
The house sparrow down in population by 70% and starlings down by 90% mainly due to the young not getting
through their first winter, this is surely where we can make a difference by providing that little extra food.
There is some good news Goldfinches up by 70% over the last twenty years, this is probably down to extra
food being provided by bird lovers. So please try and take time to observe your garden visitors for just one hour.
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Lots of things to take part in !!
We have a busy couple of months ahead, January and February are both busy counting months with the Big Garden Bird Watch on 28th – 30th January and The Farmland Bird Count 3rd February to 12th February. If you can spare the time to take part it will help the monitoring of our british bird populations. February will then bring National Nest Box Week 14th February to 21st February… It is vital that we try and help provide some suitable nesting sights for our garden birds in our gardens and orchards…. We have plenty of Nest Boxes to choose from if you haven’t managed to get round to putting one up yet, it doesn’t have to be elaborate, just basic and dry and warm, our feathered friends will be grateful of a home to raise their little brood in !
Our latest Nest Box Complete with Camera
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Big Garden Bird Watch
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Happy new year,
Steps to keep our garden birds healthy.
Feed them healthy food, the food you provide can be a real lifeline, especially now in winter.
Clean your feeders regularly this prevents disease which can be passed on through your feeders.
Top up your bird baths, this helps the birds keep their feathers in tip top condition.
Put up a bird box, now is the perfect time to site one in your garden.
Plant a shrub, one with dense cover such as a holly or mahonia, these also have the added bonus of a crop of juicy berries.
Leave seedheads, these not only provide food but also cover for lots of different insects.
Try to leave chemicals out of the garden and let nature find its balance.
Mealworms are a favorite especially in breeding season.
This should keep you busy, but the rewards are worth it.
Well we are on the last week run up to Christmas, last minute presents are always the
hardest to think what to buy, but we have plenty to offer on our web site and also at
varying prices.
From feeders to t-towels and all the above gifts for under £10.00.
You can see above our choice is varied so there is plenty to suit every taste.
Hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year and a big thank you to all
our customers.
Speak in the New Year.
Hope you are all getting in a festive mood as there is not long to go now.
I am trying to get the last bits of Christmas shopping completed which seems an endless task.
This feeding station I think is a great idea for any garden.
You can then choose to hang what ever feeders you prefer, I like this ladybird peanut feeder.
Also on our web site you will find this frost proof bird bath and stand, which as the option of
standing low on small feet which are included or on the pedestal which raises it.
Always a bonus when you can leave items out all winter.
Also on the web site you will find these attractive bird boxes which make a fantastic gift.
I have two of these in my garden and cannot wait until the Spring to see if I am lucky
enough to have birds nesting in them.
Hope this gives you a few ideas, don’t forget we are always happy to help or give advice.
We are having some seasonal weather at the moment which I actually like,
gets you in the mood for Christmas, getting wrapped up and going for a brisk walk.
then coming home to a nice hot cuppa by the fire. We have a lovely range of mugs,
Alex Clark designs which covers a vast range and all made from china, which always makes a cup of tea
taste that bit nicer.
You can see there is a design to suit everyone’s interest or hobby.
Our Robin Nester T-Pot as always is proving a popular gift and new in this season is the Camera Nest Box which is well made and strong.
Feeders may seem a little dull as a gift but what can be more useful to the keen bird lover,
our selection again is varied from budget range to the top of the range in quality and looks.
If you need any help or advise we are always happy to take your call or e-mail.
We are having some seasonal weather at the moment with cold frosty mornings, but some beautiful sunny days,
I quite enjoy this type of weather, rather than dull damp grey days which can often be the case in November.
Still cracking on with the Christmas shopping and this week I just had to bring your attention to our vast
selection of mugs and T-Towels starting from just £5.00 for a beautiful wildlife design, and our T-Towels
are so colorful and bright they make a wonderful gift, practical and will be used all year round.
As you can see from the pictures for little money you can achieve a delightful present. Next week we will adventure into more gifts, but in the meantime
keep warm and busy with the build up to the Xmas period.
I have started the Christmas shopping and I have been inspired by all the habitats we can
provide our wildlife, this helps our little creatures and can make an attractive focal point
in our gardens, from hedgehogs to insects and bats there is a vast range to choose from.
This is just a small selection we can provide there are lots more to view on the web site.
I think getting children involved in our wildlife is a wonderful thing and teaches them from an early age to appreciate
our creatures we have around us.
If you need any help or advise please give us a call or e-mail we are only too glad to help.
This week I have started the Christmas shopping list, yes it needs to be done, some people are so hard to buy for,
who wants that useless gift, so I have decided this year I shall try to buy useful things that are good for all year.
So many people love their gardens and the wildlife it attracts, it can give so much pleasure, our lives can be hectic
at times, so relaxing watching wildlife is a good way to wipe away the stress of day to day life.
Bird baths make an ideal gift for the garden and available for all budgets. These are frost proof and will give many years enjoyment.
This wooden bird box with inbuilt camera is the perfect gift for the bird enthusiast,
strong and well made, there are cheaper ones on the market but the finish on this one is in our opinion superior.
These bird boxes come in various colors and again are well made and will look so pretty in any garden.
Garden ornaments are very popular at the moment and we have lots to choose from in the shop.
We are always happy to take your calls if you need any help.
Enjoy your shopping!
Winter is coming and it’s at this time when our wildlife needs all the help we can give it.
I looked out the window this morning and noticed the feeders were being used with goldfinch, green finch,
blue tits, great tits and the usual sparrows, and then the lone little robin appeared for his feed.
This was a large increase from the recent weeks, the feeders seemed to decrease every time I looked out.
Keeping them topped up is vital at this time especially with these colder mornings we are experiencing at the moment.
From wildbird mixes to straight sunflower hearts or niger seed there are lots to choose from, I think once you find one that suits your wildlife
you won’t be short of visitors.
Once I had placed my feeders I soon realised how much was wasted by birds throwing out seed onto the floor,
so I brought a seed tray which attaches to the base of the feeder, well impressed and now you can see the birds
picking up of the tray, this saves it landing on the floor, so there is less waste.
Very simple to fit and easy to clean when required.
Take care of your wildlife and this gives lots of pleasure watching them.
Well we have altered the clocks and Winter draws ever closer, the Autumn trees have been the most stunning colors I can ever remember.
It as got to that time of year when feeding the wildlife needs us most and I am sure like myself this can give us lots of pleasure, watching
them feeding and having squabbles with one another can be quite amusing.
Check your feeders making sure they are clean and all in good order, there are lots on the market now and the choice is vast,
from lifetime guarantees to affordable budget these are all available on our web site and if you need any advise about what best suits you
please give us an e-mail or call we are always happy to help.
As you can see these are just a few of what we stock, whether you want seed, peanut, niger or fat ball feeders our choice is large.
Keep your feeders topped up and you will soon get your regular visitors.
This Robin T-Pot Nester is proofing very popular at the moment , made from metal and looks appealing to the eye and can be hung from any tree or fence.
These nest boxes will add a splash of color and again are well made from wood and they also have an hole protector
to stop any wear and tear on the entrance.
So please start to think about our wildlife and how you can help it through the Winter months.
Autumn is a beautiful time of year, with so many different colors to admire.
Conkers and chestnuts with their beautiful tones of color, you just can’t resist picking them on
your country walks. Roasted chestnuts are a traditional winter warmer by the fire, or walking round
Christmas markets nibbling and enjoying the atmosphere.
Fungi is abundant at the moment and again the colors are simply stunning.
What beautiful nature we have, take a walk and enjoy especially now it is half term
and the children can also enjoy, much better than sitting on the sofa!
It’s that time again when we should be cleaning out any nest boxes you have,
ready for the next breeding season, and beetles and insects are looking for places to shelter
over winter, we need all creatures to create life’s natural balance thus reducing the need for chemicals
for pest control.
Enjoy your Halloween and don’t forget to keep your pets and wildlife save.
Autumn is setting in fast and this made me think about all our little creatures that have to try and survive the coming winter,
this can’t be easy with the darker days and cold mornings and nights. Then I found this picture of this cute little dormouse hibernating,
he had found an old birds nest to snuggle into and hopefully survive the winter months.
and then lets not forget our hedgehogs who have to try and grow to a healthy 450grams to stand any chance of surviving through their hibernating period.
Lots of people now provide hedgehog homes for them and these have been very popular in the shop with lots to chose from.
Ladybirds and insects also need that cosy home for winter and there are also lots of choice for us to provide this for them.
These ladybirds have found a stem to call their home for winter.
But with many people pruning their gardens these get harder to find, so bug hotels make an excellent alternative.
When you are all wrapped up in a nice warm bed just take a minute and think about our wildlife on those cold bleak nights
and think what we can do to help, I am sure we would greatly miss them if they didn’t survive the winter.
Days are getting shorter, but there is still time for walks through the countryside. Many leaves have started to fall and I love
trampling through and listening to the crunch underfoot.Keep wrapped up against the cold and damp and this makes it as enjoyable as those
walks in the warmer months.
Browsing through a magazine I noticed this creative way to feed the birds, and with half term approaching I thought this would be
a great way to entertain the children.
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As you can see from the picture many items can be found in our gardens,sunflower heads,
apples that have fallen, twigs and berries and fir cones. The ring at the top is made from flexible
twigs and ivy to form a circle and then add your strings full of goodies for the birds to enjoy.
this could make quite an entertaining afternoon.
Yes its fast approaching winter is on it’s way, don’t despair there is still plenty of warm sunshine around to enjoy.
Time to light the fire and enjoy a cuppa while watching the garden birds enjoying their winter treats which we supply for them.
Suet pellets are a good source of energy and these can be mixed in with any bird seed for that extra energy needed for the winter months.
Keep your feeders well stocked and don’t forget to supply water in the winter months especially when the frosts start.
Have you thought about a hedgehog home, they will start to hibernate in October.
Once you have decided where to site it, just make a bed out of leafs from the garden and I am sure they will be happy and cosy.
Then we have to start to think about Christmas and in the shop we have beautiful calender’s and diaries by Robert Fuller, these make an ideal gift
for anyone who loves wildlife, the pictures are stunning.
Preparing for the colder weather
Gosh isn’t the weather turning colder, the birds are starting the feed heavier now so try and keep your feeders and bird baths topped up, a lot of people tend to forget they need water too ! . You need to be feeding some products that are higher in nutrients now to give our little feathered friends some extra energy. Sunflower Hearts are a good nutritious treat for them and also start thinking about High Energy mixes which have all the right ingredients for keeping them all warm in the colder weather.
Ideally add some suet some products to help them along their way, there are plenty to choose from, fat balls, suet pellets to add into what ever mixes or sunflower hearts you are feeding
I am sure they will be very grateful of your supplies.
We have a new little natter drinker in stock now too in a lovely shade of Green to keep a water supply available.
Now is also the ideal time to site a new nest box in the garden, your garden birds will be starting to check out suitable nesting sights and new homes we have lots to choose from , to suit all price ranges, and choices. We now even have a nesting box complete with a camera in stock so you can to keep an eye on them and watch the eggs hatch off, a super gift idea for Christmas !!
Pop in and have a browse, we are only little but we have lots to choose from, come and see our Christmas gift ideas………… we even have T shirts now !
See you all soon……………………….
It’s that time of year, nature is starting to change to autumn and I love to see the changing colours when the leaves start to fall, beautiful golds and browns that crunch and rustle when your walking.
As I walk a little further I admire the stunning lace web’s the spiders have created and the heavy dew sparkle like diamonds.
This is when a bug house must make a inviting home for our wildlife that need protection.
The conkers are also starting to drop with their spiky shells cracking as they fall revealing the shiny deep brown coat.
I am sure many of you can remember playing with the conkers on strings in the school playground, hoping that the conker didn’t catch your fingers.
Lets hope there are still a few days left of warm sunshine to enjoy our walks in the countryside.
Go For Green is our motto this month for our new stock arriving which obviously is all green and look super smart for the garden.
The new Fiesta Nester, Feeder and Drinker are in beautiful ceramic and look stunning in any garden.
Also arrived this week are these cute little hedgehog bowl, also in a green ceramic, I am sure the hedgehogs will love these.
The New England Nest Box also in green is strong and well made.
Now is a good time to site nest boxes so that they are well weathered for the next breeding season, and the birds can investigate and inspect.
Hope you all enjoy our products for our Go For Green month.
Chilly damp mornings seem to be approaching fast, and the children are returning back to school, where does the year go?
I am sure as you have been out and about you have noticed one or two items appearing in the shops ready for the festive season, I know for many it is much to early to start thinking about, but we have to start early to be able to get the stock in the shop before all the supplies are taken. So many gifts are wasted or stored in a drawer for months on end, so it is wise to think useful and here at Hall Farm we think we have lots of gifts that are just that.
We recently had our first delivery of calender’s and diaries from Robert Fuller, when they arrived we were delighted with the quality, and the pictures are stunning.
These make a useful but thoughtful gift to anybody that loves and appreciates wildlife.
Our next delivery also make a lovely gift and will give many years enjoyment for the garden, watching the little birds splashing around in these bird baths.
This one can be purchased either with the low feet or with a taller stand, either way these are high quality and are also frost proof.
One of our most popular buys was the Robin Tea Pot and we have been able to restock this again.
So appealing and will fit into any garden size.
These are just a few ideas to hopefully give you a little inspiration for the fast approaching season. New stock arriving daily and we will keep you up to speed in the coming weeks.[/vc_column_text]
Here at Hall Farm we don’t only sell bird seed we are very much a working farm, so at this time of year it gets busy, and we like to keep you informed of how a farm works around the weather conditions. When it is not fit for combining we are straight onto other jobs, and one of these jobs is to start planting next years crops. One of the first to be planted is the oil seed rape, this is a quick process and you really have to be heads up.
Cutting the hedges is first, this keeps the farm looking tidy and also helps our countryside look smart. Then on the fields that are marked for rape a liquid fertilizer is applied this will help the new crop get established. We then start to plant the seed, this needs a powerful tractor as the land can be dry, this is known as micro seed which is planted straight on last years stubble with minimal cultivation, then it can be rolled to squash any lumps of soil. A pre-emergence spray is then applied to kill any unwanted pests and finally slug pellets are spread so the slugs don’t eat the young plants as the emerge. This may sound straight forward but it is a speedy process and you can’t afford to let the weather beat you. Then once the weather picks up again we are straight back on the combine and once again we are at the mercy of the weather.
This is oil seed rape in full flower, when it is ripe the seeds are used in margarine’s also in cosmetics and detergents and the pulp is used in animal feeds, you may have seen the oil on the super market shelf, it is now widely available for cooking and salad dressings, and a bonus is that the bees love too pollinate the flowers keeping them busy.
We will try and keep you up to speed with the rest of our harvest and the next stages for replanting next years crops.
Now is a perfect time to create a bug home. A wildlife stack creates the right mix of habitats for a wide range of species. Creatures such as centipedes, bumblebee queens and beetles need a cool and dry shelter to winter in, so the nooks and crannies within a bundle of sticks or pine cones make a perfect retreat. Amphibians might rest among stones and roof tiles, while holes drilled into logs and posts will lure spiders now and nesting solitary bees next spring and summer.
You can make your own out of pallets, plant pots, pine cones, bricks, stones, logs, roof tiles, sticks, bamboo the list is endless, fix a layer of felt in between and this will keep it dry.
If you do not have time to make your own there are lots on the market ready to site in your garden, find a quiet corner to site your home.
This is our multi room insect house, followed by our insect residence and our friendly bug barn.
These are all available on our web site and more besides ,take a browse and see where one may fit in your garden, or get building your own.
Whether you choose large or small you will be helping our little creatures through the winter time whether this is for hibernating or for laying their eggs they are a brilliant asset to any garden.
Harvest time on any farm is the busiest time of year, after providing the crops with all the necessary food this is when hopefully all the hard work and worry pays and you hope to see the store full of grain. Every year the weather plays a massive part in this and this is in the hands of mother nature and as much as we try there just is no way we can change this, if you are in farming or know some one in farming you may have realized it only rains on them, but in all reality i am afraid it is the same for everybody, but aside from all the doom and gloom this is a time i enjoy seeing the combines out and the straw being bailed and while this is happening you see lots of wild life hunting for their survival.
Kestrels and Buzzards are a regular sight while you are working in the fields and they are pleasure to view, this seems to keep you going after a long day which can sometimes run late into the night, tawny and barn owls are another favorite if you are lucky to spot them.
So if your out this summer evenings see if you can spot one of these beautiful birds.
Remember this is a vital time to keep your bird feeders topped up and provide water as this is essential to help all our favorite birds.
As ever been a busy week here at Hall Farm and like many people i needed to take time out to enjoy whats around us and we don’t always appreciate this.
I decided to take a stroll, as we have been fortunate to have two owlets in one of our nest boxes, hoping to catch a glimpse of them without intruding.
I settled down close to the nest site and waited patiently for quite a while but was not lucky to catch a viewing, but all was not in vain, sitting there
winding down after my busy week i caught these on my camera.
I then watched the sun setting and as i relaxed i thought this set me up for another busy week at Hall Farm.
Providing food for your birds is one of the most helpful things you can do for your garden visitors.
Some birds prefer to feed on ground level, there are lots of different types of feeders to be able to supply their needs.
The UK’s favorite bird our friendly Robin is one of these and many others such as Thrushes, Dunnocks, Collared Doves, Pied Wagtail.
Also there are protective cages for them while they are feeding these will help against prowling cats.
Our Ground Feed Mix is packed with scummy seeds containing chopped sunflowers, chopped peanuts, kibbled maize, sultanas and dried mealworms
making this a complete food for any ground feeders or bird tables.
These orange cup feeders are also ideal to place in any garden border and are easy to move around the garden.
As you can see our ground feed mix is full of feed value.
We are having an out of season sale on our bird boxes.
As natural nesting sites are in decline, many different birds such as blue tits, house sparrows, robins
and swifts will use a bird box if it is provided for them.
Site your box at least 2m above ground and not too close to bird feeders, also not south facing
as the chicks inside will overheat on a sunny day.
So for a short while we are offering 10% discount on all our bird boxes, please see the web site.
This is a perfect opportunity to purchase one as it will be weathered and available for viewing for the next breeding season.
National Insect Week runs fron 20th to 26th June, it was launched at London Zoo on Monday.
Each day is featuring a Bug of the Day, Monday being the Common Dronefly, looks like a honey bee but is unable to sting and has just two wings.
Tuesday is Giant Willow Aphid, loves living in willow trees, being a pest to some but like many off our insects plays a vital roll in pollination.
We think this is a perfect opportunity to introduce a bug hotel into your garden whether large or small we have many different sizes to suit.
Many children see insects as scary but this is a perfect time to encouage them to explore insects and learn what a vital roll they plat in our world.
Have a Bug Day with them and see how many different insects you spot, maybe take a photo or draw pictures, take a stroll by the river and see if you spot
GET SET GO
Don’t know about you but were getting fed up of this wet weather, don’t know whether to put my trousers or shorts on in the morning. Poor little birds don’t know if there coming or going sunshine and showers, warm and cold this seems to be our typical summer at the moment. Why not cheer your birds up with these great new feeders that have just arrived in the shop, red, blue, yellow and green will add a dash of colour to your garden? Ideal for encouraging children, grandchildren to help wild life and learn what’s out there affordable for everyone’s purse.
Red for Woodpecker Peanuts
Yellow for Goldfinch Nigerseed
Green for Bluetit Small Seed
Blue for Suet Balls for all garden birds
All the fat balls and seeds are available too
Well here we are already, 2016, so Happy New Year to you all, hope you have had a lovely Christmas and New Year holiday. Here at Hall Farm we have had a well earned week off, we have all returned feeling well rested and refreshed and we are all looking forward to the busy months ahead.
There is lots to look forward to in the coming months, We have “The Big Garden Bird Watch” this takes place over the weekend of 30th and 31st January 2016, if you would like to take part you need to visit RSPB to register for your free pack and instructions and you will be good to go ! all you need to do is spare an hour of your time over that weekend and list what birds come into your garden and then record them on the RSPB Let us know how it goes if you can take part and share your sightings and photographs with us. We have some small bird guides and books if you are unsure on some of our feathered friends to help identify them.
We are also looking forward to “National Nest Box Week” This takes place February 14th to February 21st. This is to encourage families and individuals to put up a new Nest Box to coax birds into the garden to build their nests and hopefully settle to lay their eggs and hatch a new little brood
We have lots of nest boxes to suit all purses and budgets so it doesn’t have to cost the earth to help to do your bit for nature. We have a wonderful array of new homes to suit all types of gardens, Take a look on our New Website www.buybirdseed.co.uk or pop into our little shop at Weston which is bursting at the seams with all you need for your garden birds, and lots of wonderful new Nest Boxes on “Hall Farm Avenue”, all open for viewing… starter homes… semi detached…. detached…. all open for viewing at a time convenient to you ! Pop in and see us, Maysie our Labrador will meet and greet you at the door and welcome you.
If you already have a nest box in your garden don’t forget to empty and clean out if you had it occupied last season, give it a good scrub with some hot water and bleach or bird friendly disinfectant and that should clean it well, leave to dry and re hang. You can also be thinking about some nesting products which you can put out to help them whilst nest building, if you get an old net something like an onion net ! and fill it with old bits of wool, feathers, moss, string, pet hair, cotton. These are all useful nest building materials. this could be hung a short distance away from nest boxes and then birds will save their energy if they don’t have to fly to far for their supplies.
Don’t forget to keep your feeding and water bowls / baths topped up well, temperatures drop quite low at night and the birds need extra food to give them all the nutrients they need to keep them healthy and warm. Sunflower Hearts, Hall Farm High Energy Mix, suet pellets, fat balls and suet coconuts are all great products to feed this month whilst the weather is all a bit unpredictable.
Happy Bird Watching, don’t forget to visit our face book page and twitter and follow us to find out what we are up to at Hall Farm Wild Bird Supplies.
A new wildlife area has been created at Hall Farm to provide a habitat for primarily birds and insects. A wildflower meadow mix coupled with a meadow cornflower mix were planted earlier this year as well as a large range of butterfly and bee friendly plants to encourage new wildlife into the area. In addition, we have also saved an old tree stump which has been suitably placed within the area and is proving very successful in attracting a large variety of insects and small mammals such as shrews. This in turn is providing a food source for some of the birds that visit including wrens which haven’t visited our Weston site before.
We’ve teamed up with one of our customers who is a beekeeper and have had two hives of honey bees installed on the site. This addition has been beneficial as we have learnt more about bees and beekeeping as well as increasing the number of pollinators for the wildlife area. The honey gathered from these hives will be on sale later in the year.
If creating a wildlife area in your garden is something that interests you, we stock a range of suitable homes for insects, bugs, bats and hedgehogs. These are ideal for starting your own nature corner.
All Things Hedgehog
Hibernation time is nearly upon us, have you created or installed a hedgehog house in your garden yet ???
We have lots of ideas for you,
Hedgehog shelters… Hedgehog Igloos…..all available for viewings, no chain……
Accessorize your new home
Hedgehog Feeding Bowl … Fill me with
our tasty Hall Farm Hedgehog Mix or some nutritional dried mealworms and don’t forget you can also fill me with water too….
During the month of October for every hedgehog related purchase we will give a free 250gm bag of dried mealworms….. this includes any purchased item in the shop with a hedgehog on it, cards, mugs, wrapping paper, tea towels ……..
Even to make your own hedgehog shelter isn’t too difficult,
A few bricks, offcuts of wood, logs, brash and leaves from the garden can all be used to create your own little masterpiece which any appreciative hedgehog will be most grateful for.
Fact… Hedgehogs need to be 450gm minimum to get through hibernation
Fact… Hedgehogs need to be kept hydrated, provide bowls of water
If you go to our face book page we have a very useful fact sheet to help you help out hedgehogs, come on guys they need us, help if you can…. our wildlife is important.
For all your Garden bird supplies and accessories, visit our new shiny website… www.buybirdseed.co.uk
Happy Hedgehog Helping…….
Providing food for your birds is one of the most helpful things you can do for your garden visitors.
Some birds prefer to feed on ground level, there are lots of different types of feeders to be able to supply their needs.
The UK’s favorite bird our friendly Robin is one of these and many others such as Thrushes, Dunnocks, Collared Doves, Pied Wagtail.
Also there are protective cages for them while they are feeding these will help against prowling cats.
Our Ground Feed Mix is packed with scummy seeds containing chopped sunflowers, chopped peanuts, kibbled maize, sultanas and dried mealworms
making this a complete food for any ground feeders or bird tables.
These orange cup feeders are also ideal to place in any garden border and are easy to move around the garden.
As you can see our ground feed mix is full of feed value.