{"id":17118,"date":"2021-11-04T14:21:09","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T14:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=17118"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:02:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:02:30","slug":"diy-bird-seed-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/diy-bird-seed-tips","title":{"rendered":"DIY Bird Seed Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-jaralol-28552092-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-jaralol-28552092-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-jaralol-28552092-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-jaralol-28552092-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-jaralol-28552092-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-jaralol-28552092.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-of-diverse-birdseeds-assortment-28552092\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patrick<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summertime,<\/span> when food is abundant, birds are more likely to scavenge for their own meals. However, resources are scarce during the cooler months. So, this season, birds could use a little assistance finding a reliable source<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of food. Installing a bird feeder in your backyard is a great way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/how-to-attract-birds-to-your-lake-house\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attract birds to your lake home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoy birdwatching on a regular basis. But when it comes to filling those feeders, things get trickier. If you decide to make your own bird seed (a fun craft project for everyone), how do you know what the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsandblooms.com\/birding\/attracting-birds\/feeding-birds\/5-dos-donts-diy-seed-mix\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cdos\u201d and \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d are<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Which types of seed will attract a wide range of birds? At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Homes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re here to help. Check out these tips for creating DIY bird seed this winter!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-ingredients\">Essential Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bird-seeds-bird-watchers-digest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17121\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bird-seeds-bird-watchers-digest.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bird-seeds-bird-watchers-digest-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bird-seeds-bird-watchers-digest-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to creating a delicious homemade birdseed<\/span> recipe is including nutritious ingredients that birds need in their diet. Luckily, these essential components are inexpensive! You can usually find them in bulk at most grocery stores. For instance, peanuts are beloved by birds and provide them with enough protein for their diet. Besides peanuts, any good birdseed mix will include sunflower seeds. Whether hulled or in the shell, these seeds are highly nutritious. Specifically, black oil sunflower seeds have high-fat<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> content, as well as protein and fiber, which is perfect for birds. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-extra-ingredients\">Extra Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/millet-this-is-my-garden.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/millet-this-is-my-garden.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/millet-this-is-my-garden-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/thisismygarden.com\/2019\/11\/homemade-bird-seed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This is My Garden<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While key ingredients like peanuts and sunflower seeds may be the stars of the show, supplemental ingredients are necessary to round out the nutritional value of your DIY bird seed. First off, <\/span><b>white millet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdwatching-bliss.com\/white-proso-millet.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as opposed to red millet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is an excellent source of protein, calcium, magnesium, oil, and phosphorus. Similar to white millet, <\/span><b>cracked corn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great high-protein ingredient. As opposed to whole corn, cracked corn is easier for both small and large birds to consume. Just be sure to use limited amounts! Too much cracked corn can absorb moisture and dry out your other ingredients. Finally, an ingredient often excluded from store-bought mixes is <\/span><b>dried fruit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A handful of raisins (white or red) can attract a host of birds to your backyard who might not otherwise hang around. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ideal-ratio-of-ingredients\">Ideal Ratio of Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bird-seeds-diy-growing-family.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bird-seeds-diy-growing-family.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bird-seeds-diy-growing-family-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/growingfamily.co.uk\/craft\/homemade-bird-feeders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Growing Family<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one might expect, the essential ingredients (e.g., peanuts and sunflower seeds) should be prioritized in these DIY bird seed recipes. For a standard recipe option, include one cup of peanuts and sunflower seeds and \u00bd cup of extra ingredients. This ratio excludes dry fruit, in which a little bit (just a handful) goes a long way. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-to-avoid\">Ingredients to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milo-powell-feed-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milo-powell-feed-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milo-powell-feed-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milo-powell-feed-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milo-powell-feed-1536x987.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milo-powell-feed.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although birds are known to devour a host of seed-like ingredients, there are several that you\u2019ll need to avoid when creating your own DIY bird seed. Among them is milo, also known as sorgum, a filler grain. This large, reddish seed with a round shape is less appealing to most birds. A few select species, such as doves, enjoy eating milo, but including it in your recipe will likely deter the majority of birds from visiting<\/span> your backyard. Canary seed, grass seed, oats, wheat, and sticks are other <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ingredients to avoid. One of the benefits of creating DIY bird seed is that you can avoid these \u201cfiller\u201d ingredients that are often included in cheaper store-bought mixes. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2018\/07\/31\/why-many-bird-seed-mixes-are-filled-with-stuff-birds-wont-eat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so many mixes contain more milo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than other, healthier,<\/span> and more appealing ingredients. Making your own birdseed<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will ensure that birds are attracted to the food you\u2019re offering!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these tips, your backyard is bound to be a hotspot for birds this winter! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In summertime, when food is abundant, birds are more likely to scavenge for their own meals. However, resources are scarce during the cooler months. So, this season, birds could use a little assistance finding a reliable source of food. Installing a bird feeder in your backyard is a great way to attract birds to your lake home and enjoy birdwatching on a regular basis. But when it comes to filling those feeders, things get trickier. If you decide to make your own bird seed (a fun craft project for everyone), how do you know what the \u201cdos\u201d and \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d are?&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":27194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17396,12053],"tags":[17075,147,17074,9849,286,542],"class_list":["post-17118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-and-crafts","category-lifestyle","tag-bird-seeds","tag-diy","tag-diy-bird-seeds","tag-lake-home-diy","tag-outdoor-diy","tag-outdoor-living"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>DIY Bird Seed Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking to attract more birds to your backyard this winter? 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