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Feeding Wild Birds During The Fall Months

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The Ultimate Guide to Bird Feeding During the Fall Months

Fall is here, folks! And what better way to soak in the season than by rolling out the red carpet for our feathered friends in your backyard? Bird feeding not only spruces up your outdoor space with vibrant colors but also gives our avian pals a health boost! In this guide, we’ll dive into how to attract and feed birds this fall and what goodies you’ll need to make it happen. Swing by Burns Feed Store, where we’ve got a treasure trove of fresh, top-notch wild bird feed just waiting for you to discover!

Bird Feeders

First up, the magical bird feeder! You’ve got options galore: tube feeders for the petite finches, hopper feeders for those chubby blue jays and cardinals, and who can resist a suet feeder. Go for feeders that are sturdy, easy to clean, and refill—trust us, your backyard buddies will thank you!

Bird Food

Now, let’s talk grub! Different birds have different tastes. Black oil sunflower seeds are the rock stars, packed with oil and fat to keep birds cozy in the chill. Nyjer seeds are the go-to for finches, giving them a tasty boost. Stock up during fall as the bird party is about to get wild! We’ve got single or mixed seeds ranging from 5lbs to 40lbs, featuring brands like Backyard Bistro, Beaver Brand, Kaylor Of Colorado & Purina! Plus, don’t miss our Frequent Buyer program: Buy 10, Get 1 Free on our 40lb Backyard Bistro Black Oil Sunflower seed!

Hydration Sources

Birds need H2O too! A bird bath is a must-have this fall—place it close to your feeders, keep it clean, and filled with fresh water. It’s a hydration hot spot and a splash zone for our feathered friends!

And let’s not forget those adorable Hummingbirds! Keep their nectar flowing, as they buzz around from dawn to dusk, fueling up on sweetness. They’re little energy machines, so keep an eye on those feeders!

Fall is prime time to welcome a parade of birds to your backyard. With the right setup, you can create a bird paradise that’ll have them flocking to visit. Invest in quality gear that’s easy to maintain, and before you know it, you’ll be kicking back and enjoying the stunning show your new feathered pals put on!

It’s Fall Cover Crop Season

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HEY! HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR COVER CROPS YET?

As the summer is ending, for us individuals with crops coming out of season, we decide on whether or not to continue a crop between the dormant winter months. These crops during the dormant season aren’t used for cash or production but for the soil. Cover crops are any crop that is to cover an existing farm plot or later enrich the soil by incorporating the cover crop into the soil. Nitrogen is found within the plant’s roots which after the ground has thawed from the winter months, will release into the soil and create a great start for seed starts being planted in the spring.

There are many forms of cover cropping, but a few that are popular at Burns Feed Store:

  1. Winter Ryegrass or Cereal Ryegrass: a grain which can grow vigorously in even colder temperatures (as low as 33o F) and is hardy to most soil types and weather conditions. With its shallow fibrous roots, cereal rye grass provides a great fall planted cover crop.
  2. Annual Ryegrass: A cool season grass that similarly will grow like cereal ryegrass but are much smaller seeds and don’t grow as tall. A great cover crop for those that don’t have a tiller but still would like to provide natural nitrogen to the soil.
  3. Crimson Clover: a red topped clover that can keep showing signs of growth even in cold weather and is a great option for pollinators. Another great fall planted cover crop, great for pollinators and enrichment of natural nitrogen into the soil.
  4. Gardenway: A mixture of seeds which provide plant diversity and is a perfect annual cover crop for your garden or farm plot during the growing off season.

 

If you have any questions as to which cover crop might work best for your area, don’t hesitate to give us a call or stop on by to chat with our Garden Department Manager, Ryan!