Supplementary Feeding

Mixtures to suit farmland birds

Farmland birds often become vulnerable to starvation during winter when natural sources run out. To ensure they enter spring in the best possible condition for breeding and survival, supplementary feeding during the ‘hungry gap’ (from December to April) is vital. There is evidence that a variety of farmland birds switch to this additional food source when natural seed is depleted over winter and many have seen it deliver great results for the bird populations on their farm.

Kings provides expert advice and can supply a range of seed mixtures designed specifically to support supplementary feeding. When working with our advisors you'll have access to:

• Expert guidance on variety selection to meet Environmental and Countryside Stewardship requirements
• The option to choose a bespoke mix tailored to your specific needs
• A range of small seed pre-mixes, full mixes including the cereal element and straight raw materials if you plan to mix yourown seed
• A wide variety of pack sizes, from 25kg to 1 tonne bulk bags
• The inclusion of SEED grade millet within Kings mixtures which ensures high quality feed components. This is vital to help avoid potential contamination of rogue seed species to plots
• Flexibility of ordering and delivery; order any time for delivery in early December or whenever suits you. 
  
  

Supplementary Feeding Record Book

Given the need (for agreement compliance reasons) to record details such as your regular feeding locations, seed mixtures and volume of feed used, we have created a supplementary feeding record book. This can be used across the year to support your ongoing feeding activity.

The guide is weatherproof with a design that allows for convenient storage in the vehicle cab, next to the feed store or in your jacket pocket. It comes with enough space to note observations, along with a useful bird ID chart to help you recognise some of the key species. 

To discuss your needs with one of the Kings technical advisory team,
call 0800 587 9797.  

Perdix feeders

Kings is able to supply both standard and automatic feeders from Perdix.

Thanks to various mounting options, Perdix feeders can be moved around easily to help with the rotation of supplementary feeding locations. Created using heavy-duty materials, the feeders are weatherproof and sturdy, with replacement parts easy to fit to help with longevity. In addition, the design features dramatically reduce access for vermin, deer, pigeons and badgers, helping to safeguard seed for the wild bird species on your farm. 

Standard feeders

• 3 or 5 feeding ports to suit a variety of food types
• Available with our without a post mount
• 20kg seed capacity
• UV stable heavy duty plastic with galvanised steel handle for hanging
• Suitable for different bird species, with fixings included to create perches
• Height adjustable
• Special design to help prevent pests 

 Automatic feeders

• Supplemental seed can be provided up to 4 times daily via a timed spinner
• Spinner can be set to run for up to 20 seconds to suit demand
• Timer can be set to dispense during daytime hours to avoid seed attracting pests at night
• 20kg seed capacity
• UV stable heavy duty plastic with galvanised steel handle for hanging
• Height adjustable

 
To order your Perdix feeder, please call 0800 587 9797. 

Mixtures to suit the winter feeding of game birds

In preparation for winter feeding, Kings has created mixes to hold game birds and keep them in good condition during the colder months.

• Holding mix 1 contains wheat, maize with aniseed, red dari/sorghum, kibbled peas, tic beans, black sunflower and red millet. It’s ideal for spreading and spin feeding on the ground.
• Holding mix 2 includes maize with aniseed, red dari, kibbled peas, red millet and sunflower hearts. It’s designed to be used for spreading and in hoppers and can be mixed with farm saved wheat where required.
• Kibbled maize with or without aniseed.

Seed is available in bulk bags and 20-25kg bags at competitive prices and mixes can be adapted to suit individual needs.

For more information, please contact the team, speak to your local Kings advisor or
call 0800 587 9797.