{"product_id":"fruit-free-wild-bird-seed-mix","title":"Seeds \u0026 Nuts Wild Bird Seed Mix (Fruit Free)","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds \u0026amp; Nuts Fruit-Free Wild Bird Seed Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium, husk-free wild bird seed mix made without raisins - ideal for gardens shared with dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Seeds \u0026amp; Nuts Fruit-Free Wild Bird Seed Mix has been created for bird lovers who want a nutritious, high-energy feed without raisins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaisins can be harmful to dogs if eaten, so this blend is completely raisin-free, making it a more suitable choice for households where dogs also spend time around bird-feeding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with peanuts, sunflower hearts, suet-coated oatmeal, millet, Dari, wheat chips and maize grits, the mix provides a varied source of fats, oils, carbohydrates and protein to support visiting garden birds during the winter feeding season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts husk-free ingredients also help reduce discarded shells and mess beneath feeders, making it particularly useful around patios, paths and regularly used garden areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaisin-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a more suitable choice for gardens shared with dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-energy blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – with peanuts, sunflower hearts and suet-coated oatmeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts a wide variety of garden birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – including Robins, Blackbirds, Finches and Sparrows.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHusk-free and low-mess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – helps reduce discarded shells beneath feeding areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced mix of seeds, nuts and grains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – offering varied nutrition during the winter feeding season.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuitable seed feeder or on a clean bird table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a sheltered position where birds can feed safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut out only as much food as is likely to be eaten and replenish regularly to help keep food fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a Husk-Free Wild Bird Seed Mix?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional seed mixes can leave behind shells and husks as birds feed. A husk-free mix uses prepared ingredients that can be eaten more readily, helping to reduce waste, minimise mess and keep feeding areas cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Garden Birds Responsibly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird feeding can provide valuable support during the colder months, when natural food sources are at their lowest. 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