Wild Birds Unlimited
1302 W. Broadway V6H 1H2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

You wouldn't eat spoiled food from your fridge, why would you give your birds bad seed? When the weather is wet or especially humid, seed can spoil and cause your backyard neighbours to get sick. And as we well know in the Lower Mainland, our winter is rarely anything but WET. So here are a few tips on how to store your bird feed to keep your feathered friends happy and healthy all season long:... Always store your seed in a cool and dry location Never mix old seed with any new seed During the winter, store only the amount of seed that your birds can consume over a four-week period (and be sure to completely use your winter supply of birdseed before warm weather arrives) Keep your bird feeders filled with a one or two-day supply of seed to make sure it's eaten quickly and stays fresh. Discard any moldy, rancid or foul-smelling seed (this can all be a health hazard to birds!)

We're all busy over the wintertimesome of us are just a little louder about it. Ever wonder why woodpeckers peck? It's not just to wake you up in the wee hours of the morning, they: Uncover their insect meals under and in the bark of the tree... Drill holes in dead or dying trees for nesting Communicate territory or seek a mate Do you have any drummer neighbours?

We go beyond your backyard. Our store carries so much more than just bird seedwe have something for everyone on your list (feathered or not!). We carry a wide variety of unique items from local businesses for the nature lover in your life. Order online or come and visit us in-store to find something special: https://bit.ly/3kPpC0A

Looking for the perfect gift for someone special this season? Follow the call of the wild (or the chirps of the wild ) and visit us for something for everyone on your listincluding your feathered friends! Place your order online or come visit us in-store for more unique gifts: https://bit.ly/2JgIY13

Low temperatures call for high fats. High-fat foods are crucial for your backyard birds at this time of year: They're the most concentrated energy source that a bird can consume... Stored body fat is a bird's primary energy supply between meals, through winter nights and during migration First thing in the morning and just before dusk is when birds most need to stoke their internal heater with fat Songbirds may use up to 3/4 of their fat reserves during one winter night! Birds can entirely replenish lost fat reserves during the next day when high-fat food is available Add suet, peanuts and black oil sunflower seeds to your backyard feeders to help keep your birds healthy and happy through the winter.

With the winter feeding frenzy about to start, now is the perfect time to make sure you have the three Cs of winter bird feeding sorted! CoveredSheltaring your feeder helps keep seed protected from rain or snow, and help prevent mold from growing CapacityMore birds frequenting your feeder might call for a larger capacity feeder to keep you from making multiple trips out for refills... CleanlinessCleaning your feeder regularly helps minimize mold, mildew and other unhealthy conditions that can cause disease among backyard birds Take a peek at how birders in snowy Ontario are feeding their backyard neighbours this season: https://bit.ly/3ehySbL