Living with Birds Special Mix Husk-Free Bird Food
- Special Mix™ Husk-Free (Blend 2)
Special Mix™ Husk-Free Bird Food
No mess husk free bird seed mix – the extra calorific choice for tubular feeders.
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Why choose me?
- Ultra high calorific value
- No husks means more calories per kilo
- Greatly reduces mess beneath feeder
- No wheat which mostly appeals to pigeons
- No gimmicky additives or make-weight fillers
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Special Mix™ Husk-Free Bird Food
Super Scoop™
£12.99
Left uneaten, husks from traditional bird food can become a nuisance, piling up under your feeder and spoiling your garden's appearance. This premium-quality blend of husk free bird seed includes oil-rich sunflower hearts and high-protein peanut granules, delivering an ultra-high energy level for wild birds with absolutely no waste. Perfect for those who value cleanliness and efficiency, it’s an ideal choice for attracting a variety of birds without the mess.
By choosing husk free sunflower hearts or any husk free wild bird seed, you'll enjoy better value with every bag, as every seed is ready to eat. If you've experienced feeder clogging in wet conditions, simply add Special Mix™ Original to keep your bird food free-flowing and your feeders inviting.
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 You are here |  Original View page |  50:50 View page |  Highest Protein View page |  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
What is a husk-free bird food blend?
A husk-free bird food blend is a type of bird seed mix where the outer shells or husks of the seeds have been removed. This process leaves behind the nutritious kernel, which is easier for birds to eat and digest. These blends often consist of a variety of seeds, such as sunflower hearts, millet, and peanuts, all prepared without their outer layers.
Do husk-free bird foods leave less mess?
Birds tend to leave husks behind when they eat, which can accumulate under feeders and create a mess in your garden. Husk-free blends significantly reduce waste and mess, making them a tidier option for feeding birds. This also minimises the risk of unwanted pests, like rodents, that might be attracted to the discarded husks.
Why is it better to feed a husk-free bird food?
Feeding a husk-free bird food blend is a considerate and effective way to support garden birds. These blends offer ease of consumption, improved nutrition, less waste, and the potential to attract a wider variety of birds.
Can bird food expire?
Yes bird food can expire. It is generally suggested using bird seed within a few months to a year, as the seed can become stale and lose their nutritional value. Suet-based products may have a shorter shelf life, especially when not stored correctly as the fat can turn rancid, particularly in warm temperatures.
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- 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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