Abstract: The invention provides a defined bird feed mixture that is intrinsically attractive to some desirable birds such as finches. The bird feed mixture of the invention attracts larger numbers of small birds than some commercially available finch bird feed mixtures. The bird feed mixture contains thistle, red millet and sunflower chips.

Abstract: Energy chip formulations may deliver health and/or energy benefits to birds that consume such energy chips. These energy chip embodiments may include vegetable-based fat, as opposed to animal fat, and these formulations may be healthier for birds while still providing birds with much needed energy. Embodiments also may include one or more vitamins and minerals in the energy chip formulation. Different energy chip formulations may be provided for bird consumption to address birds' dietary and/or energy needs at different times or seasons during a given year. There also may be different embodiments of energy chips that may be provided for use within the same time or season of the year (i.e., several formulations for use in spring months).

Abstract: A finch food formulation comprised of thistle, red millet, fine sunflower chips, and fine peanut hearts attracts more colorful finches than other commercial formulations typically consisting of thistle/nyjer seed alone or a thistle/sunflower chip blend. This finch food formulation attracts more individual bird species than commercial formulations typically consisting of thistle/nyjer seed alone or a thistle/sunflower chip blend. This finch food formulation also attracts twice as many birds in general (by total number) than commercial formulations typically consisting of thistle/nyjer seed alone or a thistle/sunflower chip blend.

Abstract: Inclusion of electrolytes in sucrose/water solutions comprising hummingbird food formulations may reduce dehydration in hummingbirds that feed on these formulations. Potassium and/or sodium bicarbonate are electrolytes that may be added to sucrose/water solutions. Concentrated as well as ready-to-use hummingbird food formulations may be prepared including these electrolytes.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides a scented compound applied to animal feed, particularly birdseed, in order to deter squirrels from consuming the feed. This scented compound may deter squirrels in that squirrels often quickly detect most aromatic compounds due to squirrels' keen olfactory sense, while birds may not notice them at all. Further, given that this scented compound is non-toxic to both birds and squirrels, birds may consume the scented birdseed and birds and squirrels can smell the scented compound without experiencing health issues. The scented compound applied to birdseed may be citrus or peppermint oil.

Abstract: Birdseed blends are formulated to attract desirable birds that generally reside in the Southern Region and other similar regions of the United States. Such birdseed formulations may attract more birds than conventional black oil sunflower seeds alone or conventional birdseed mixes. In addition, such birdseed formulations also may generally attract more desirable birds than black oil sunflower seeds or conventional birdseed mixes, while attracting less undesirable birds.

Abstract: Birdseed blends are formulated to attract desirable birds that generally reside in the Eastern Region and other similar regions of the United States. Such birdseed formulations may attract more birds than conventional black oil sunflower seeds alone or conventional birdseed mixes. In addition, such birdseed formulations also may generally attract more desirable birds than black oil sunflower seeds or conventional birdseed mixes, while attracting less undesirable birds.

Abstract: Birdseed blends are formulated to attract desirable birds that generally reside in the Western Region and other similar regions of the United States. Such birdseed formulations may attract more birds than conventional black oil sunflower seeds alone or conventional birdseed mixes. In addition, such birdseed formulations also may generally attract more desirable birds than black oil sunflower seeds or conventional birdseed mixes, while attracting less undesirable birds.

Abstract: Birdseed blends are formulated to attract desirable birds that generally reside in the Midwestern Region and other similar regions of the United States. Such birdseed formulations may attract more birds than conventional black oil sunflower seeds alone or conventional birdseed mixes. In addition, such birdseed formulations also may generally attract more desirable birds than black oil sunflower seeds or conventional birdseed mixes, while attracting less undesirable birds.

Abstract: A wild bird feeder configured with perches and seed openings that are positioned to encourage certain sizes and species of birds and/or discourage certain sizes and species of birds. A wild bird feeder including a watering station and a feeding station. A wild bird feeder with a seed holder and a plurality of feeding stations vertically spaced apart on the seed holder. A diffuser mounted within the seed holder to define a seed collection point corresponding to at least one of the feeding stations.

Abstract: The invention provides a defined bird feed mixture that is intrinsically attractive to some desirable birds such as finches. The bird feed mixture of the invention attracts larger numbers of small birds than some commercially available finch bird feed mixtures. The bird feed mixture contains thistle, red millet and sunflower chips.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bird feed mixture that is intrinsically unattractive to undesirable birds such as common grackles, red-winged blackbirds, and brown-headed cowbirds. The bird feed mixture attracts fewer undesirable birds while still attracting larger numbers of desirable birds such as finches. The bird feed mixture contains nyjer (thistle), safflower, black oil sunflower, peanut, white millet, sunflower chips, canary seed, raisin, red millet, and juniper berries.