
August 10, 2023 · 1 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
If you are a nature lover and enjoy attracting wild birds to your property, a new Orangeville store has everything you need to not only attract birds but feed them as well.
Dufferin Wildlife Supplies has quality bird mix in bulk quantities, each mixed to attract different species.
From seed mixes to peanuts, different birds are attracted to different types of feed.
Store owner, Brett Lagerquist, has the knowledge to help you choose the right kind of feed to attract different birds.
“We specialize in wild bird feeders and wild bird seed which we manufacture ourselves,” Brett explained. “It is all locally made in Caledon Village. All of our mixes are mixed and made in Caledon. I do it all myself. It is all Canadian grown. Most of our mixes were passed down from the original owner in Caledon, but a few of these I made up myself.”
Brett has another store in Caledon Village that has been there for over 30 years, and he took over several years. It was so successful he thought that Orangeville, which also has a large community of bird watchers and bird lovers, would appreciate this type of store nearby.
Brett knows just about everything there is to know about North American birds, including migration patterns, habitat, and what they like to eat.
“Putting a good quality mix out, makes a huge difference,” he explained. “You will attract tons of birds. Southern Ontario is one of the most interesting birding locations in the whole world. We get all of the migratory birds from Mexico and the Southern States. They all come up here and this is their breeding ground.”
Using different feeds will attract different species.
“You should use black oil sunflower seed,” Brett explained of attracting different and rarer kinds of birds. “It is the best ingredient in any bird seed. That’s why all of our mixes are black oil. It costs more to do it that way but it’s a very desired seed. It’s very high in fat content and has a lot of oil content – it tastes very good to them. It’s something all the birds will eat.”
Brett can advise you on the best seed mix for the types of birds you hope to attract to your property.
The store has a full range of bird feeders designed to accommodate different types of seeds and feeders for hummingbirds. There are also special designs that help keep squirrels from stealing the seeds.
Dufferin Wildlife Supplies is located at 287 Broadway in Orangeville.
Once you enter, take a peek around and are warmly greeted by Brett, you know right away that you have come to the right place!
Brett has the perfect blends of seeds to attract the birds in your area and the knowledge to provide you with valuable tips and explanations!
If squirrels are a problem, he has the solution. I have his feeders and his seed in my yard and I’m delighted with the results!