Mill Creek Wild Bird Seed Independent Wild Bird Store Quality Seed Mill Creek Seed Co. Seed is sold in most specialty wild bird stores across Canada! 
Mill Creek Seed Co™ Seed Bags are now Oxo-Degradable. All bags are in the Oxo-degradable material. These bags have limited life and will degrade in a 2 stage process. Tell your customers to dispose of the bags with their normal trash and the bags will disintegrate naturally. Mill Creek Blends  Our packaging is simple for easy viewing
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| 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). n | 10, 20, 40 lbs | Garden Friendly™ |
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| 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 dozens of 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. Micronized 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 urban environment. We will take care of the rest. | 10, 20, 40 lbs | Seasons Woodland™ |
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| 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.Seasons Urban Bird is also suited for Meadow Birds  | 10, 20, 40 lbs | Seasons Urban Bird™ |
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|  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  No Harmful hot pepper!
| 10, 20, 40 lbs | Squirrel Free™ Blend |
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| 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. 
| 10, 20, 40 lbs | Town & Country Blend |
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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. 
| 1,2,5,10, 20, 40 lb | Wild Finch Blend |
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| Attract Canada’s favourite 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. 
| 10, 20, 40 lbs | Cardinal Blend |
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| 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.
| 10, 20, 40 lbs | Triple Delight |
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| Old Mill Mix is one of our founding formulations. It was originally intended to be used as a winter offering. It is high in carbohydrates to help birds maintain and generate body heat in the winter. It can be used all year and works well in all feeder types. We have blended the four most popular ingredients to attract the widest variety of birds to your backyard. It flows very well in feeders | 10, 20, 40 lbs | Old Mill Mix |
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| 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) 
| 10, 20, 40 lbs | Muskoka Blend |
Single ingredients also Available...  |  |  |  |  | 10, 20, 44 lbs | 10, 20,50 lbs | 10, 20,50 lbs | 1,2,5,10, 20,50 lbs | 5,10, 20,50 lbs | Black Oil Sunflower | Hulled Sunflower (coarse) | Safflower | Nyjer™ | Peanuts in Shell (roasted) |
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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 Co™ Seed Bags are now Oxo-Degradable. All bags are in the Oxo-degradable material. These bags have limited life and will degrade in a 2 stage process. Tell your customers to dispose of the bags with their normal trash and the bags will disintegrate naturally.
Top of page Mill Creek seed is packaged in clear Oxo-Degradable 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! Why is our seed the best? Some boast that they have the "best" wild bird seed because they don't have fillers. Although it is better to blend seed without fillers there are many other reasons why Mill Creek Seed Co.™ is the best in the world. Avoiding fillers is just the beginning. Good seed will have a high quantity of sunflower and peanuts. These are the two most attractive ingredients. But you must go further, the sunflower must be mature and fresh. Mature sunflower will have a high ratio of kernel to shell. Every sunflower head has both mature and immature kernels and some kernels are blanks. Blank kernels have never been pollinated and therefore have no kernel at all. An untrained eye would look at a bag of blanks or immature sunflowers and may assume it is "good" seed when, in fact, it is almost all shells. Another indicator of poor seed will be insect damage. You can see small holes in each shell. When the shell is opened you can see that insects have consumed all of the kernel. Mill Creek is the only company that uses this knowledge to ensure the best seed. Peanuts can be cheap if they have unseen problems. Poorly stored peanuts can have a variety of toxins. Salty reject peanuts can also sell cheap and salt is not good for birds. We avoid these problems and we know how to control for harmful ingredients and keep our seed safe. Proper seed selection is also important. Millets, corn and safflower are all ingredients that are attractive to wild birds but they should be rationed to suit the needs and variety of birds in any given area. Mill Creek is strictly in the wild bird seed business. We are not a large box store supplying chemical company, nor a pet food or livestock feed manufacturing company. We don't mix chemicals, weed killers, or medicated animal food and any other products with potentially harmful residue in our equipment . We have a few other things that make our seed better but there is no need to give away all our knowledge. Just rest assured that we are looking out for the birds and doing our best to make our seed safe and attractive. Top of page AlbertaGolden Acre Garden Sentre Medicine Hat Meikas Bird House Sherwood Park Holes Greenhouse St. Albert
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