Product Description
Scarlett Backyard Conservation Blend is an economical, high-value wild bird food designed to attract a wide variety of backyard bird species while providing excellent nutrition at a budget-friendly price. This versatile blend combines traditional favorites like cracked corn and millet with premium ingredients including oil sunflower seed, split peanuts, and safflower, creating a well-balanced diet that appeals to both ground-feeding birds and feeder visitors. Manufactured by Albright's Mill, this blend represents smart value without compromising on quality or bird appeal.
The diverse ingredient mix attracts an impressive variety of birds including cardinals, jays, doves, juncos, sparrows, finches, and many others. The inclusion of cracked corn makes this blend particularly attractive to larger birds and ground feeders, while the oil sunflower seeds and split peanuts provide high-energy nutrition that smaller songbirds seek out. The mineral oil coating helps reduce dust and keeps seeds flowing freely in feeders while providing a slight sheen that birds find attractive. This is the perfect choice for bird enthusiasts who want to maintain active feeding stations without breaking the bank.
Key Features
- Economical blend provides excellent value for year-round feeding
- Attracts a wide variety of ground-feeding and feeder birds
- 15.5% minimum crude protein supports healthy bird populations
- 15.8% minimum crude fat provides energy for migration and winter survival
- Diverse ingredient mix appeals to multiple bird species
- Contains premium ingredients: oil sunflower seed, split peanuts, safflower
- Cracked corn attracts larger birds and ground feeders
- Millet is a favorite of small songbirds
- Mineral oil coating reduces dust and improves seed flow
- Made by Albright's Mill, trusted family-owned feed manufacturer
- Uses high-quality grains and locally-sourced ingredients when possible
- 14.8% maximum fiber promotes healthy digestion
- Available in 20 lb and 40 lb bags
- Perfect for maintaining multiple feeding stations economically
Ideal For
Perfect for bird enthusiasts who maintain multiple feeding stations or feed large numbers of birds. Excellent for rural properties, farms, and larger yards with diverse bird populations. Attracts a wide variety including cardinals, blue jays, mourning doves, juncos, white-throated sparrows, house sparrows, house finches, goldfinches, chickadees, and many others. Ideal for ground feeding areas, platform feeders, hopper feeders, and large-capacity tube feeders. Great for year-round feeding programs, especially beneficial during migration seasons and winter months when birds need high-energy food. Popular choice for conservation-minded feeders supporting local bird populations.
Feeding Instructions
Fill feeders or scatter on the ground in areas with natural cover nearby, offering 2-4 cups per feeding station depending on bird traffic. This versatile blend works well in multiple feeder types including platform feeders, hopper feeders, large tube feeders, and ground feeding areas. For ground feeding, scatter under shrubs or near brush piles where birds feel safe. Refill every 2-3 days or as needed based on consumption rates - higher traffic areas may require daily refilling. Clean feeders weekly with a 10% bleach solution, rinse thoroughly, and dry completely before refilling. Remove uneaten seed if it becomes wet, moldy, or clumped. In winter, feed generously to help birds maintain body temperature. During breeding season, provide consistently to support parent birds raising young. Adjust portions seasonally based on bird activity levels.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min) | 15.5% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 15.8% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 14.8% |
Ingredients
Cracked Corn, Millet, Oil Sunflower Seed, Split Peanuts, Safflower, Mineral Oil. A well-balanced blend combining economical staples with premium ingredients to attract and nourish a diverse variety of backyard bird species throughout the year.
Why We Love It
Scarlett by Albright's Mill represents a commitment to providing quality wild bird feed that's accessible to all bird enthusiasts. When Albright's Mill acquired the well-known Scarlett brand from Moyer & Son in 2025, they continued the tradition of producing affordable, nutritionally balanced bird feed that doesn't compromise on quality. Operating as a family-owned business in Kempton, Pennsylvania, Albright's Mill produces tons of quality Scarlett feed weekly, distributing to specialty pet stores, farm and feed stores, and lawn & garden centers throughout the region. Their dedication to using high-quality grains and locally-sourced ingredients ensures that even economical blends like Conservation provide the nutrition backyard birds need to thrive.
Storage & Care
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, and pests. Keep bag tightly sealed or transfer to metal or heavy-duty plastic containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent rodent access and moisture infiltration. Store in garage, shed, or utility room - avoid outdoor storage in humid climates. Use within 4-6 months of opening for optimal freshness and nutritional value. Inspect stored feed regularly for signs of moisture, mold, or pests. Discard any feed that appears wet, moldy, clumped, or infested. The mineral oil coating helps maintain freshness, but proper storage remains essential. Keep feeding areas clean by removing hulls and uneaten seed weekly to prevent mold growth and pest attraction.