This shit is expensive. I figure some one out on t-dub has to know a way of getting it cheaper (making your own mix, craigslist, farmers market).

Probably something synapse is an expert on.

5/6/2012 12:02:43 PM

I could likely make a reproductive joke right here about bird seed, but realizing that this is not Chit Chat, I better not.

5/6/2012 12:52:12 PM

Have you compared buying it on Amazon? With free Prime shipping I wouldn't be surprised if it works out cheaper.

5/6/2012 12:59:09 PM

What do robins eat? Besides my worms

5/6/2012 1:03:12 PM

Birds don't need seed. They have survived a long time without people feeding them. Also consider that they spill it all over the place, and having a steady supply of seed also enjoyed by rodents encourages them to hang around your home.

5/6/2012 4:31:00 PM

I've never felt like it was that expensive. Maybe you're doing it wrong. Are you buying the pet bird seed or something?

5/6/2012 4:33:16 PM

it is expensive. the birds in my yard won't eat the stuff that's predominately milo, & they kick it out onto the ground, where it sprouts/creates a mess. the mixes that use very little milo or leave it out cost way more. tractor supply used to be my go-to place for seed ($5 for 9 lbs, very little milo) but they started adding a lot of cracked corn this year, which turns into a brick if it gets the slightest bit wet. they upped the price a couple of bucks also.

walmart has some of the higher prices i've noticed. lowe's actually has some good prices for the quality. i still hate that tractor supply changed theirs up bc it was soooo much cheaper than anywhere else. i'm looking into something prime or subscribe & save from amazon now. haven't found anything yet though.

i have 6 feeders (varying in size) & a LOT of birds in my yard. mostly chickadees, titmice, cardinals, house finches, occasional blue jay, & 3 mated pairs of doves.

andddd i'm not feeding them bc i think they need to be fed. i feed them bc i like to look at & listen to them. they make me happy.

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5/9/2012 9:37:06 AM