Well, howdy there! Let’s gab a bit about this 50 lb wild bird seed, shall we? I ain’t no fancy expert or nothin’, but I’ve been around the block a time or two and seen my fair share of birds and seeds.
First off, you gotta figure what kind of birds you wanna see in your yard. It’s like folks, ya know? Some like fancy steak, some like plain ol’ cornbread. Birds ain’t so different. If you’re lookin’ to get them sparrows, blackbirds, jays, doves, quail, and even them pesky squirrels, well then, cracked corn is the ticket. It’s cheap and they gobble it right up.
But now, if you’re wantin’ them pretty little finches and such, you gotta get somethin’ better. I hear tell of this striped sunflower bird seed. They say it’s real good for the birds, gives ’em energy and all. Comes in a big 50 lbs bag too, so you don’t gotta be runnin’ to the store all the time.
- Cracked corn: Good for the everyday birds and them squirrels.
- Striped sunflower seeds: Better quality, good for the fancy birds.
Now, where to get this here seed? Well, I reckon you can find it most anywhere. I seen it at the feed store, the grocery store, even on that there internet thingy. Folks talk about buyin’ stuff on “E-bay”. They say you can find just about anythin’ on there, even 50 lb wild bird food. And they say it comes right to your door, fast and free sometimes. Can you believe it? Back in my day, you had to hitch up the mule and go get it yourself!
But hold your horses, there’s more to it than just buyin’ any old seed. You gotta make sure it’s good stuff, ya know? I heard tell of some seeds bein’ filled with all sorts of junk. Birds don’t wanna eat that, no sir! You want seeds that are clean and fresh. They say good seed can last a good long while, maybe 6 to 12 months, if you keep it in a tight container. Keeps them bugs and critters out too. Ain’t nothin’ worse than openin’ up your seed bin and findin’ it full of weevils.
Some folks are real particular about their bird seed. They talk about the “Audubon Society” bein’ the best. Said they make good seed, not a lot of filler. I guess that means the birds eat more and waste less. Makes sense to me. They say that “Audubon Society” is better than that “Pennington” fella’s stuff, but I ain’t never tried neither, so I can’t rightly say.
And don’t forget about them bird feeders! Can’t just throw the seed on the ground, the rain will ruin it. You gotta get yourself a good feeder. There are all kinds, some hangin’, some on poles, some fancy, some plain. You gotta figure out what works best for you and your birds. I hear there’s folks that’ll teach you all about the best bird feeders. Sounds fancy, but I reckon you can just use your common sense.
So, there you have it. My two cents on 50 lb wild bird seed. It ain’t rocket science. Get good seed, keep it fresh, and put it in a feeder. The birds will thank ya, and you’ll get to enjoy watchin’ ’em flutter around your yard. And if you’re lucky, you might even keep them squirrels outta your garden, though I wouldn’t count on it! They’re mighty clever them squirrels. Now, go on and get yourself some seed, and happy bird watchin’!
Remember: Good seed, good feeder, happy birds! That’s all there is to it. And don’t go spendin’ a fortune. A bird don’t care if the feeder is fancy, long as it’s got somethin’ to eat!
And one last thing, don’t you go forgettin’ to clean them feeders regular. Dirty feeders spread disease and that ain’t good for nobody, especially not them poor little birds.
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