Mill Creek Wild Bird Seed

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    Mill Creek Blends

 Garden Friendly:

In the spring most people who feed the birds will realize the misery of cleaning the mess from around their feeders as a result of several months worth of shell build up. In the spring this debris gets quite smelly and ugly. Garden Friendly contains only food so there is no waste or debris on the ground and anything that does drop to the ground gets eaten. . Additionally there will be a garden pay off later in the spring since this blend will not germinate; thus no weeds ! All other mixes tend to sprout several different plants that many gardeners prefer not to see (nor weed).
 

 Seasons Woodland:

After several years of research we have discovered that birds tend to live in either wooded areas or open meadows. As well, since birds migrate, breed, contend with different weather conditions and feed their young during different times of the year, their needs vary depending on the season. To accommodate these differences we have formulated two different “Seasonally Adjusted” blends to fit the needs of different birds’ needs during different times of the year.
Seasonally Adjusted Woodland has these features. Each season, we combine 32 different ingredients to provide the birds with the best possible nutrition available. The spring formulation is high in protein for muscle development and stamina (migration, breeding & food collection for their young). It contains fruit for migratory fruit eating birds. It contains oyster shell to help digestion and add needed calcium for egg production. Micronised ingredients are added to convert the sugars and make these  ingredients digestible. The winter blend is high in carbohydrates to keep birds warm. Summer blend accommodate birds that stay for the summer.
Each season these mixes are changed to accommodate the birds and their environment. The only thing you need to know is whether you live in a wooded area or an open meadow. We will take care of the rest.

  Seasons Urban Bird

This formula is specifically blended for birds in urban residential areas. We have considered established neighbourhoods and new developments when we were doing research to create Seasons Urban Bird. As the name states, it is seasonally adjusted. Each of the four seasons, we change the formula of over 30 different ingredients to accommodate the needs of birds at different times of the year. Additionally, we have accounted for the fact that birds migrate so each season the formula accommodates the birds that should be in Ontario urban areas at that particular time of year.
Seasons Urban Bird is the most nutritionally perfect formula made for city birds in the world. This means that your birds will have higher protein in the spring and summer for muscle growth in young birds. In the colder months, we provide higher carbohydrates so birds can generate warmth. Calcium is added during egg production seasons and grit is added during months where grit is difficult or dangerous to find.
 
  Squirrel Free Blend

Squirrel Free is an all natural mix of bird seed that is attractive to birds and squirrels do not like it. We have had reports that grackles are also not attracted to this blend.  There are no harsh pepper or chemicals added to ensure your safety and the safety of our animal friends. We believe that squirrels can be controlled without using harmful tactics It is both simple and effective. This is an all natural blend of the ingredients that are not attractive to squirrels. You will attract many birds that enjoy feeding from a tubular feeder or a platform fly through feeder. Ground feeding birds are also attracted to this blend. There are ingredients in this blend that attract cardinals, goldfinches, purple finches, sparrows, mourning doves, indigo buntings, pine siskins, and many more birds. Remember, the type of feeder you use will also determine which birds will eat this blend. Cardinals, sparrows, doves etc., prefer to feed on a platform low to the ground. We always ensure the finest and most attractive ingredients in our blends. All our seeds have the highest food to shell ratio available.

Town & Country Blend

Town and Country is a highly attractive blend of seeds. Because of the nature of the seed, it is not attractive to Starlings. It is also one of the cleanest blends on the market. You will notice a large quantity of both black oil and grey striped sunflowers. These are the two most attractive ingredients to eastern birds. This blend is suitable for most styles of bird feeders. Because it is low in dust and is a “dry” blend, it flows well through hopper style and tubular feeders. It is also attractive to birds who feed on platform or fly through feeders Ground feeding birds are also attracted to this formula. . We always ensure the finest and most attractive ingredients in our blends. All our seeds have the highest food to shell ratio available.

  Wild Finch Blend

Wild finch blend is designed specifically for finches. You will notice that we have deliberately avoided including proso millets. These are generally more attractive to ground feeders like mourning doves and house sparrows. Our blend has ingredients that attract finches. Additionally, the size of our ingredients allows free flow through the small portholes in all finch feeders.

 Cardinal Blend

 Attract Canada’s favorite bird to your backyard with our cardinal blend. This is a simple mix of black oil sunflower and safflower. Cardinals prefer to eat on a platform feeder and ideally near the ground. Place the feeder near cedar hedges or a close escape route witch will help them feel safe. Cardinals tend to feed in routine patterns so do not let the feeder go empty once they have started to feed at your feeder.

  Triple Delight

The three most attractive ingredients to eastern birds are black oil sunflower, striped sunflower and fresh roasted and unsalted peanuts. This formula will attract over 60 different birds to eastern Canadian feeders. Our sunflower is selected for its freshness, cleanliness and high kernel content. Our peanuts are non-rancid and it is all lovingly blended for your birds.

   Muskoka Blend

Muskoka blend is a practical year round formulation. This is a good blend for all locations and feeder types. Many different Canadian birds will be attracted to this formula. You will see that there is a large amount of black oil sunflower in this mix. Black oil sunflower is the most attractive ingredient. There are no fillers in this blend. (We always consider wheat and milo as fillers)

 Deluxe Blend

This blend contains over 60% black oil sunflower. Black oil sunflower is the most attractive ingredient. The sunflower we use is 99% clean and has no mould. It is the highest kernel content sunflower available. This will ensure repeat visitors to your feeder. Many different birds will be attracted to this blend. Great for all feeders types.

More about Mill Creek Seed Co.

(dealers listed at bottom of page)

Mill Creek Seed Co. is a family business specializing in wild bird food. Every blend has been specially formulated using only the finest and most attractive ingredients. There is no doubt that  no other bird seed supplier has taken as much time and effort to formulate their mixes. In the information below you will discover what makes Mill Creek bird food the best in the world. Many of our unique blends are described below. Mill Creeks blends have been registered and protected with the Government of Canada's intellectual property office and recognized as so unique that no other company can copy them. Please feel free to browse below and use the links to see how Mill Creek seed is better than all other seed. Once you understand how seed is separated and the quality is determined, you will see that there is a difference between good seed and cheap seed. The result of using good seed is that you will get more birds to your feeder.

Birds tend to return to a reliable source of food and quality seed offers the most reliable source over and over again.

Mill Creek Test Facility

Mill Creek Seed Co. produces the finest wild bird food in the world. Each blend is carefully formulated by Paul Bennett, Canada's leading ornithological nutritionist. With each formulation, Paul  prepares his blend to account for the Canadian climate, the immediate surrounding environment and the seasonal variations that effect birds needs. Priority is given to quality of ingredients and the nutritional requirements of birds. 

Many of Mill Creeks' blends are Trademarked for your protection and we are always the first to introduce new ideas and blends.  If your store is interested in stocking Mill Creek seed please contact us for an on site meeting. We have refrained from offering  specific information on Mill Creek blends to maintain the integrity of the line.  We are strict about which stores are allowed to sell these products to ensure fair and proper distribution.

Packaging

Mill Creek seed is packaged in clear bags to allow the customer to see the quality. Low cost seed will be presented in a bag with lots of ink in the areas where dust collects.

Selecting quality sunflowers

(as used in Mill Creeks blends)

click here

Click to see how each sunflower head has all grades of sunflower seeds. You will see that with any sunflower head you can find seeds with no kernels inside right up to seeds with full kernels. Since every sunflower has all grades of sunflower seeds farmers will separate the grains to from good to poor. Often the poor seeds are sold as "bird food" to discount box stores and discount seed makers. It can be deceiving because the outside of the shell appears normal to the untrained eye. Now you can see the difference using the link above to identify immature seed, blanks and insect damaged seed. The easy way to tell the difference is by a low advertised price. Click the link above and ask yourself which grade of seed do you want in your feeder. Ironically, good seed costs priced only slightly more than poor seed but the food content is significantly greater in good seed. Since the seed often comes from grain brokers, the bags even look the same on the outside but the seed inside is quite different.

Here are some other interesting seed links:

Selecting Good Bird Seed

Avoiding Poor Grade Seed

Mill Creek selects the best seed with the highest kernel content for their blends. This ensures that birds will find feeders with Mill Creek seed to be the best source of food for all seasons. Better food brings more birds!

  Ontario Mill Creek Seed Dealers 

• Featherfields                              London     Hyde Park2 locations (Wortley Road and Hyde Park)

• Featherfields                              London   Old South London

• A Room To  Bloom                      Toronto (Beaches)

• Amhurst Veterinary Services   Scarborough  

• Avant Garden Shop                    Peterborough   

• Backyard Birder                        Newmarket

• Backyard Naturalist                  Stouffville

• Backyard Seeds                        Port Hope

• Birdhouse Nature Company    Orillia

• Birdwatch Inc.                          Toronto (Avenue Road)

• Birders Nature Store               Etobicoke

• Brighton Garden Centre          Brighton

• The Birdhouse in Wooler         Wooler

• Botanix                                      Barrie (East)

• Creature Comfort Company     Georgetown

• Critter Cravings                        Kincardine

• Dick 'n Nics Floral Picks                Dorchester

• Elliotts Garden                             Wiarton

• Fulford Hardware                     Owen Sound

• Global Pet Foods                         Markham

• Global Pet Foods                        Oakville

• Greenhaze Nursery & Gifts      Ayr

• Harbour Hardware                    Victoria  Harbour

• Hillsburgh Foodland                Hillsburgh

• Hockley General Store            Orangeville/Hockley

• Holland Park Garden Gallery        Burlington

• Horlings Garden Centre           Lakefield

• Home Building Centre              Mount Albert

• Home Hardware                      (Kanata location only on March Road)

• IGA                                           Schomberg

• MacMasters Crossing             Collingwood

• My Pet My Home                  Conestogo/Waterloo

• North York Market                 Thornhill

• Our Natural World                    Ottawa

• Pets Palace                                Downsview

• Pet Paradise                              Newmarket

• Pet Food Warehouse                  Chatham

• Pet Food Warehouse                  Sarnia

• Pine Ridge Garden Gallery     Pickering  

• Pine Ridge Garden Gallery     Unionville

• Ports Pets                                  Port Stanley      

• Sheridan Veterinary Services  Scarborough

• Shop For All Reasons              Mississauga/Streetsville

• Small Wonders                          Toronto (Danforth)

• Whole Foods                               Toronto Yorkville

• Whole Foods                               Oakville

• Wild Bird                                    Toronto (Mt. Pleasant)

• W.J. Medlands                          Brooklyn

Ontario by city:

British Columbia

Willow's Wild Bird & Backyard Shop Chemainus

Newfoundland

The Birdhouse and Binocular Shop St. Johns

Nova Scotia

For the Birds Nature Shop        Mahone Bay

Topiary                                       Halifax

Quebec

La Cabane d'Oiseaux             Montreal Quebec

La Tulippe                                          Quebec City