Living with Birds Special Mix Highest Protein Bird Food
Special Mix™ Highest Protein Bird Seed
An extra protein bird seed mix loaded with freeze dried mealworms for wild birds
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Why choose me?
- Ultra high calorific value
- Combines dried mealworms and no-mess bird seed to attract a range of species
- Perfect spring supplement wild birds
- Easy to handle, no special storage
- No wheat which mostly appeals to pigeons
- No gimmicky additives or make-weight fillers
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Special Mix™ Highest Protein Bird Seed
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Deliver a high-protein boost with this highly calorific no-mess blend of sunflower hearts, peanut granules, cracked corn and hemp, studded with freeze dried mealworms.
A great choice for feeding fledglings in spring/summer, it's also an ideal no-mess bird food for year-round feeding.
Easy handling
Our Special Mix™ bird food blends are available in both 4kg handy bags and 12.55kg sacks. None of our sacks weigh more than 12.55kgs, making them easy to store and safe to carry.
Which Special Mix™ is right for you?
Every blend is built on black sunflower and peanut granules, with no wheat and no make-weight fillers.
 Husk-Free View page |  Original View page |  50:50 View page | Highest Protein You are here |  Highest Energy View page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husks | None | Yes | Some (blend of both) | None | – |
| Mess under feeder | Greatly reduced | Husks left below | Fewer husks | No-mess | No-mess |
| Key ingredients | Sunflower hearts, peanut granules | Black sunflower seeds, peanut granules (see page) | Whole & de-husked black sunflower, striped sunflower, peanut granules | Sunflower hearts, peanut granules, cracked corn, hemp, freeze-dried mealworms | Suet grains with no-mess bird seed |
| Wet-weather flow | Add some Original if feeders clog | Free-flowing; husks protect against rain | Free-flowing; husks protect against moisture | – | Free-flowing; won't clog tube feeders like suet alone |
| Energy | Ultra high | High | High | Ultra high, high protein | Ultra high, highest energy |
| Best for | Tube feeders, tidy gardens | Anywhere: tubes, tables, dishes, all year | Balance of both | Fledglings in spring/summer, and all year | Colder-weather feeding |
| Wheat or fillers | None | None | None | None | None |
All Special Mix™ blends come in 4kg handy bags and 12.55kg sacks. No sack weighs more than 12.55kg.
What goes in
Per 100g: 50g fat, 20g protein, 20g carbohydrate. De-husked hearts are easier for birds and leave no mess.
Per 100g: almost 50g fat, 25g protein, 20g carbs. Granules are easier and safer for young birds.
No wheat
A cheap filler that mostly appeals to pigeons. We leave it out for more energy per beakful.
Your questions answered
Why is Special Mix Highest Protein good for the spring and summer?
It contains dried mealworms which provide lots of protein - perfect for fledglings and new parents!
Why do birds need lots of protein in the spring and summer?
Birds need protein all year round, but it is particularly important for busy parents and young fledglings, allowing them to grow and stay healthy. Research also shows that high-protein foods can boost chick survival rates, demonstrating the importance of protein in birds' diets.
Which types of feeder can I use with Special Mix Highest Protein?
You can use tubular feeders, bird tables, or dishes. Make sure you clean feeders regularly to help keep birds healthy.
FIVE DELIVERY OPTIONS - IT'S YOUR CHOICE
Choose exactly the speed you need, knowing you will save money whenever you are not in a hurry.
- Economy: within 5 days - £3.55
- Standard: within 3 days - £4.95
- Next Day: always sent the day you order - £5.95
- Nominated Day any day that’s best for you - £5.95
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