Birdfeeder Kits for Personal and Classroom Use
Encourage hands-on learning and backyard birdwatching with bird feeder kits that you can assemble, decorate, and fill with your favorite bird seeds. Perfect for personal use or school classrooms, these kits allow children and adults to create a fun feeding station while supporting local birds.
How to Offer Bird Seeds to Your Feathery Friends
You can provide seeds in your backyard using one of three main types of feeders: bottle-fed, wooden barn, or ground platform feeders.
Suggested Selection of Bird Seeds
To attract a variety of backyard birds, consider the following seeds:
Pennington Select Wild Finch Blend
Excellent for goldfinches, purple and House Finches, Mourning Doves, Sparrows, Juncos, and other species. Available at Walmart.
Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
Ideal for birds with thick beaks, such as sparrows and finches.
Nyjer or Thistle Seed
Tiny black seeds loved by American and Lesser Goldfinches, also enjoyed by other small songbirds and Sparrows.
Parakeet Bird Seed
Originally for indoor pet birds; works perfectly in Soda Bottle Feeders.
Stater Brothers Wild Bird Seed (20 lb bag)
Affordable option, around $14, suitable for a variety of backyard birds.
Inexpensive Common Bird Feeders
Circular feeders are ideal for offering black oil sunflower seeds, wild finch seeds, and sunflower hearts or chips. When selecting a feeder, choose one that is easy to fill and simple to take apart for cleaning to ensure your birds always have fresh, safe food.
- Platform Feeders: Ideal for larger birds that cannot perch on hanging feeders.
- Bird Bath—Water Supply: Always add a bird bath, preferably with moving water. Options include large outdoor baths or tabletop fountains with electricity.
- Outdoor Hanging Accessories: Consider adding feeding stations, gazebos, or umbrellas to protect your feeders from sun and weather.