What Should Budgies Eat for a Healthy Balanced Diet
Budgies may be small, but their diet plays a big part in their overall health, condition, and behaviour. Many owners assume a basic seed mix is enough on its own, but a healthy, balanced diet for budgies should be more varied than that. The right combination of seeds, fresh foods, and good feeding habits can […]
How to Stop Larger Birds Taking Over Your Feeders
Feeding garden birds is one of the easiest ways to support local wildlife, but it can quickly become frustrating when larger birds dominate the feeders before smaller species get a proper chance. Many gardens attract a mix of birds, and while that variety is part of the enjoyment, it can create problems if sparrows, finches, […]
Racing Pigeons for Beginners Guide
Pigeon racing is a brilliant hobby, but it isn’t something you can jump into blindly. The birds go through clear stages across the year, and your loft routine changes with them. If you understand those stages before you start, everything becomes easier, from knowing what to focus on, to choosing the right feed and building […]
Checking Your Racing Pigeons’ Health
If you’re new to racing pigeons, one of the best skills you can learn isn’t training or timing feed. It’s knowing when a bird is “right” and when something is slightly off. Most problems first show up as small changes. A pigeon rarely goes from perfect to poorly overnight. If you get used to handling […]
From Seed to Song The Journey of How Garden Bird Populations Grow
It’s easy to scatter seed on a feeder and enjoy the flutter of wings that follow, but behind every visit to the garden lies a much bigger story. Birds don’t just appear — they return, they breed, they raise young, and they increase in number when food, shelter and safety come together. With patience, a […]
Why Choosing High Quality Bird Seed Really Matters for Garden Birds
Garden birds rely on us more than many people realise. With changing weather patterns, fewer natural food sources and more built-up areas, the food put out in gardens often makes up a large part of their daily diet. That is why the quality of bird seed really matters, not just for attracting birds, but for […]
The Top 5 Seeds Every Wild Bird Feeder Should Have
Feeding garden birds is one of the most enjoyable ways to connect with nature. A well-stocked feeder brings colour, movement and birdsong to your outdoor space. The right seeds also help birds stay healthy, survive seasonal changes and raise strong young during breeding periods. However, not all bird food is equal, and choosing high-quality seed […]
How to Keep Garden Birds Fed Through Christmas and Winter
Winter is the toughest time of year for wild birds. Food becomes scarce, daylight is short, temperatures drop and natural feeding sources such as insects, berries and seeds disappear. As frost arrives and snow settles, birds burn more energy simply staying warm, which means reliable food sources become essential. For many birds, a well-stocked garden […]
How to Attract More Birds to Your Garden Year-Round
Watching birds visit your garden is one of life’s simple pleasures — the colours, the sounds and the sense of nature right outside your window. But keeping that activity going all year takes more than just scattering seed now and then. With a little thought, you can turn any outdoor space into a reliable haven […]
Why Quality Seed Matters for the Health of UK Garden Birds
Feeding garden birds is one of the simplest ways to support local wildlife — but not all bird seed is created equal. The quality of what you put in your feeders directly affects the health, energy, and even the lifespan of the birds that visit your garden. At SS Seed, we believe that providing clean, […]