"'Mike'" wrote in message
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The birds have decided they do not like the latest bag of bird seed. Same
as the last one BUT, that was a big bag bought nearly a year ago which
they scoffed, this is a new smaller one, same variety, Gardman No Mess
Seed Mix for Wild Birds.

However, on this packet it says "Special no grow blend" with a sign which
means that the seed chucked out, will not grow. Unlike the last lot which
sprouted everywhere.

Question. Has this been treated and the birds don't like it and have
others found the same problem?

Even the Pigeons are giving it a miss!!

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Mike



Thanks for the replies.

Very slowly the birds have tried the seed and come back to it. I had the
most this morning, too hard to count but I would estimate 25 - 30 Sparrows
down feeding on the bird table, floor under table, Coconut seed feeder, two
peanut hangers and a hanging bird table feeder. Plus those taking a bath in
the large bird bath on the ground.

The seed was very powdery so I sifted it all and it seems more palatable to
them now!!! I think that what the manufacturers have done is crush the seed
so none is whole and thus cannot grow when dropped on the soil.

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Mike

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