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The field of wild bird food is a tough one to navigate. There are many businesses out there, including both on the high street and online that sell wild bird food at a cheap price, however, the quality is often compromised. This blog aims to offer you a helping hand in finding the cheapest wild bird feed without compromising the most important element, quality. Below chart compares our prices for popular bird foods with many of our competitors Per kilo pr …

At Kennedy Wild Bird Food, we pride ourselves on sourcing quality and nutritious food for birds. But why is quality bird food important? In this blog, we will guide you through the importance of feeding birds quality and nutritional food and what this is. Why Is Quality Bird Food Important? As with humans, birds need quality food, enriched with the right nutrients to maintain energy levels. The right bird food is also vital for young birds to grow and to ensure …

We have put together a guide for the perfect picnic for wild birds to celebrate National Picnic Month. Different species of birds enjoy different types of bird seed at different points throughout the year, so we appreciate that sometimes, it can be tough to keep on top of! At Kennedy Wild Bird Foods we aim to make bird feeding easier, providing you with the finest quality tasty snacks and bird seed mixtures for a variety of wild and garden birds. National Picnic …

During the current months, our garden visitors are in abundance but what do we feed them? This blog is part one of our ultimate bird food guide in which we will uncover what to feed birds, when and how. If you’re new to bird feeding or want to simply learn more about it, the ultimate bird food guide is for you! Part One Of The Ultimate Bird Food Guide In part one of the ultimate bird food guide, we will explore specific bird seeds and what is best to put out in your gar …

The ultimate bird food guide: part two will touch on when it is ideal for feeding birds in your garden and how. Part one of the guide explores what to provide and the best bird seed. The Ultimate Bird Food Guide: When To Feed Birds There is no specific time of year that is the prime time to feed birds, despite the myth of them only needing bird seed during the winter, food shortages for birds can occur at any time of the year. Spring And Summer Spr …

This sunflower seed feeding guide will provide you with everything you need to know about feeding sunflower seeds to birds. We aim to explore the different types of sunflower seeds, the benefits of sunflower seeds, what type of birds eat them and how to feed them! This blog acts as the ultimate guide, answering all your questions on sunflower seeds! Sunflower seeds are a firm favourite amongst a large variety of bird species and are a good food source to have out in your garde …

Homemade bird food is a great way to give birds the much-needed nutrients throughout the year, all whilst saving some cash. This blog aims to uncover some of the best homemade bird food treats and how you can make them yourselves! Using a variety of different bird seeds is a brilliant way to keep birds coming back to your garden, enticing them with varied tasty treats. Homemade Bird Food: What To Include Firstly, let us explore the best types of food to include i …

Whether you are new to bird feeding or aren’t attracting the birds you want to see in your garden, this blog is for you. It is often that, as bird feeders, we have all the right stuff, but don’t get results. Bird feeding isn’t just about having the best quality bird seed and the appropriate bird feeders. This blog is going to discuss the best place to hang a bird feeder. The Best Place To Hang A Bird Feeder Where to put your bird feeder is one of the most frequently ask …

Attracting garden birds to feed in your garden is great, but there are specific steps you need to take in order to protect them from disease. Many birds feeding from the same feeder can run the risk of spreading disease. This blog aims to explore 5 ways to minimise the spread of disease among garden birds. Putting bird food out in your garden is really beneficial to helping wildlife, however, it does come with several risks. Common Infections And Diseases Among Garden B …

As we approach autumn, we are set to see some new flying visitors in our gardens. However, due to migration patterns and colder weather setting in, don’t be worried if you start to see fewer and fewer birds in your garden. This blog is going to offer top tips for preparing your garden for autumn. It is likely during the autumn months that birds can be found taking shelter from the harsher weather conditions and predators. With the change in weather, comes the change in lights …