Fruit & Nut Blend Bird Food

Fruit & Nut Blend is a rich mix of sunflower seed, safflower, peanuts, mixed nuts and six kinds of dried fruit that attracts fruit-eating birds like mockingbirds, catbirds, robins, bluebirds and waxwings, along with cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers, titmice, nuthatches and finches. This is the blend to reach for when you want to turn casual visitors into daily regulars.

Key Features

• Attracts fruit-eaters: one of the few blends that reliably brings in fruit-eating species.
• Seed, nut and fruit: three kinds of nutrition in a single offering.
• Less-common visitors: a favorite for drawing in birds that skip plain seed.
• Six dried fruits: cherries, apricots, nectarines, apples, raisins and cranberries.
• Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10, 15 and 35 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
• Staff pick: staff-tested and customer-approved as a top performer.

Ingredients

• Black oil sunflower
• Peanut Pickouts (shelled peanut pieces)
• Safflower
• Coarse sunflower hearts
• Striped sunflower
• Mixed nuts
• Cherries, apricots, nectarines, apples, raisins and cranberries (dried)

Ingredients as listed on our bag label.

Specifications

Sizes	2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 15 lb, 35 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container
Ingredients	Sunflower (black oil, striped and hearts), safflower, peanuts, mixed nuts, six dried fruits
Shells	Contains in-shell sunflower and safflower
Attracts	Mockingbirds, Catbirds, Robins, Bluebirds, Waxwings, Cardinals, Chickadees, Woodpeckers, Titmice, Nuthatches, Finches
Best in	Platform/tray feeders, hopper feeders, large-port tube feeders
Season	Year-round
Brand	Des Moines Feed

Feeding & Storage Tips

• Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place to keep it fresh and pest-free. Dried fruit can attract pests if left open.
• A platform feeder gives fruit-eating birds like robins and bluebirds the most room.
• In wet weather, offer smaller amounts so the fruit doesn't get soggy.
• Expect some shells under the feeder from the in-shell sunflower and safflower.

FAQ

Which feeder works best?
A platform or tray feeder, so fruit-eating birds can reach the fruit pieces. Hoppers and large-port tubes also work.

Will squirrels eat it?
Yes, the nuts and sunflower appeal to squirrels. Use a baffle or a squirrel-resistant feeder.

Is it shell-free?
No. It includes in-shell sunflower and safflower, so some hulls will drop. For a shell-free option, try Kracker Jax.

How long does it stay fresh?
Kept sealed, cool and dry, it stays fresh for weeks. Keep the fruit dry to prevent clumping.

Tip: Pair it with a platform feeder to give robins and bluebirds room. For a no-mess alternative, try Kracker Jax.

Best for these Birds

- Bluebird
- Cardinal
- Catbird
- Chickadee
- Finch
- Mockingbird
- Nuthatch
- Robin
- Titmouse
- Waxwing
- Woodpecker