Feeding Garden Birds in Autumn: What to Feed for a Healthy Season

As the weather cools and natural food sources dwindle, autumn is a crucial time to support garden birds with supplemental feeding.

Providing the right mix of food helps birds stay healthy through the colder months.

Here’s a guide on what to feed and how to attract birds and garden wildlife to your garden this autumn.

Calciworms & Mealworms

Calciworms and mealworms are two of the best options for feeding garden birds, especially in the colder months. Calciworms, the larvae of the black soldier fly, are packed with calcium, which is essential for bone health and strong eggshells. They provide birds with the extra nutrients they need as they prepare for winter.

Mealworms, on the other hand, are rich in protein, offering birds a high-energy food source. They are ideal for fuelling the daily activities of garden birds, especially during the busy autumn months.

Both options offer unique benefits, so incorporating both into your bird-feeding routine ensures a balanced diet that supports health and vitality through the colder seasons.

• Calciworms: Rich in calcium, these larvae are essential for bone health and strengthening eggshells. They’re especially helpful for birds preparing for the winter. Shop Calciworms here.
• Mealworms: High in protein, mealworms are perfect for providing birds with the energy they need. However, they lack the calcium found in calciworms. Shop Mealworms here.

Peanuts

Peanuts are a high-energy food that is loved by a variety of birds, especially tits and woodpeckers as well as other garden wildlife. 

Our finest grade peanuts are the ultimate high protein, high fat, high calorie, bird food super-food! With 22-30% Protein and 44-50% healthy Fats, our peanuts can be fed year-round, keeping the birds warm through the winter and flourishing in the growth season. Rich in vitamins A, E, potassium and iron, and packed with 8.5% fibre, our peanuts keep the birds’ feathers healthy, beaks sharp and their bellies full!

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Fat Balls

Fat balls are ideal for providing a rich source of calories. They’re packed with fat and seeds, making them perfect for small birds that need extra energy as temperatures drop. 

Autumn is the perfect time to boost your garden birds’ nutrition. By providing a variety of foods such as calciworms, mealworms, peanuts, and fat balls, you can ensure they have the energy and nutrients to thrive through the season.