White proso millet seeds have a hard shell. This is advantageous in the sense that it offers excellent protection for the kernel inside and makes them less susceptible to rotting. This type of bird food is a favourite of many ground-feeding birds. However, they are also the favourite of other species of birds that are considered as pests and which you may not want to attract to your homes. If such species of birds are present in your area, especially when their habitat is close to your home, you may not want to make use of white proso millet and instead turn your attention to getting other types of seeds or bird food.

Because most of the birds that love white proso millet are small-beaked ground-feeding birds, you can simply scatter the feeds on the ground and leave the birds to eat them. However, you can also make use of low-set tray feeders that have excellent drainage. You can buy these types of feeders from stores that sell pet supplies in Mt. Druitt.

Corn is another type of seed given as bird food, and more popular as feeds for doves and ground-feeding birds. However, there are many things that you should consider if you choose this type of seeds.

For one, they attract many different kinds of stray birds as well as critters like raccoons and squirrels. Second, cracked corn can rot easily if it becomes wet. Thus, put it in a weatherproof bag for storage. When feeding, use a tray feeder and not a tube feeder because tube feeder harbors moisture. Be sure to give only sufficient amounts that the birds can consume in a day as well.

There are also issues of corn being toxic. This is because corns may contain aflatoxins which can be toxic even in small amounts. Also, be careful about buying corns that have red or pink dye in them. Corn with these colours are treated with fungicide and are supposed to be used for planting and not for feeding. This is one reason why you want to buy your corn or any other bird food from reputable stores that sell pet supplies in Mt. Druitt. This way you can be sure that the products that they are selling are free from any toxins that may harm your feathered friend.

Peanut is another type of bird food that is popular among birds, especially jays. However, like corn, they also tend to attract a host of other stray bird species as well as critters. Along that line, peanuts also have high chances of containing aflatoxins.

When using peanuts as bird food, make sure that you don’t give more than a day’s worth of food. Peanuts can easily rot and will thus need to be kept dry all the time. During rainy and humid weathers, be sure to clean the tube feeders and dry them completely before feeding.

Considering all the dizzying array of bird food available, it is no wonder that many first time bird owners get confused as to which one they should buy for their feathered friend. Although it may seem that the easiest way to get around this is to buy just about any seed, consider that all seeds aren’t the same. Thus, it is important that you take the time to carefully choose which bird food to buy.

If you are looking for safe and nutritious bird food, reptile food, or any other kind of pet food for that matter, please don’t hesitate to drop by any of our stores. Our main store is located in Milperra, and we have another one at the Shop Smart Shopping Plaza in Mt. Druitt. As one of the leading pet shop in Mt. Druitt and Milperra, we make sure that both our stores carry a wide range of pet food and pet supplies in order to better serve you and your pet’s needs and demands.