53003 Farmer's Delight Wild Bird Food with Cherry Flavor, 20-Pound Bag

I never thought I’d become “that person”—you know, the one who buys bird food in bulk and starts identifying cardinals by name like they’re part of the family. Yet here I am, with a 20-pound bag of Wagner’s Wild Bird Food and a yard that now resembles a feathery version of Grand Central Station at rush hour. Let me tell you: this stuff is basically five-star dining for birds. ⸻ The Delivery When the 20-pound bag arrived, I thought, “This is too much bird food. There’s no way I’ll get through it.” Oh, how naive I was. I scooped some into the feeder, set it outside, and within ten minutes, my backyard transformed into the avian equivalent of a Las Vegas buffet. Birds I’d never seen before suddenly appeared. Sparrows, finches, cardinals, blue jays—basically every feathered creature within a five-mile radius got the memo. I half-expected an eagle to swoop down with a reservation slip. ⸻ The Bird Reactions I imagine the conversation among the birds went something like this: • Cardinal #1: “Hey, where’d you get the fresh seeds?” • Cardinal #2: “Wagner’s, baby. Only the best.” • Blue Jay: “Step aside, peasants. I’m here for the sunflower seeds.” • Tiny Sparrow: [drowned out by chaos] The feeding frenzy was so intense that I started considering whether I needed to put out numbered tickets like a deli counter. ⸻ Quality The seed itself looks… well, like bird food. But the birds know. You can’t fool them. I’ve put out generic bargain-bin seed before, and the birds treated it like an awkward salad at a potluck—picked at it, looked around disappointed, then flew off to my neighbor’s house. With Wagner’s? Clean bowls every time. They eat it like it’s their last meal on earth. Even the squirrels are impressed, which, admittedly, is not a plus. I’ve seen one squirrel make off with a literal handful, looking smug, like he just robbed Fort Knox. ⸻ The Chaos Here’s the thing no one tells you: once you put out Wagner’s, you no longer control your backyard. The birds do. Morning coffee on the porch? Forget it. The second you step outside, they stare at you like a mob boss demanding tribute. I once dared to let the feeder run empty for a day. Big mistake. The birds assembled on the fence in a perfectly organized row, glaring at me like tiny feathered debt collectors. I’m 90% sure one crow tapped a wing against its throat in a “pay up” gesture. ⸻ The Unexpected Side Effects 1. Free Entertainment: Netflix? Overrated. Watching a woodpecker try to squeeze onto a feeder built for finches? Priceless. 2. New Alarm Clock: Birds don’t care about weekends. They will sing the “feed me” song at 6:30 AM sharp. 3. Neighborhood Fame: My neighbor asked why all the birds hang out in my yard now. I told him I run the hottest bird bistro in town. He hasn’t spoken to me since. ⸻ The Weight of Responsibility Buying 20 pounds of bird food is like signing a long-term contract. You’re not just feeding birds—you’re becoming part of their daily routine. If you think you can just “stop anytime,” think again. Birds are creatures of habit, and Wagner’s turns them into loyal, demanding customers. One chickadee actually followed me to my car one morning, as if to say, “Hey, don’t forget to refill the feeder before you leave, pal.” ⸻ Price vs. Value Yes, it’s a big bag. Yes, it feels like overkill at first. But once you see the joy of a cardinal strutting around like it owns the place, you’ll realize it’s worth every penny. Plus, you’ll feel like a benevolent monarch, graciously providing sustenance to your tiny winged subjects. And honestly? Compared to other hobbies, it’s cheap. Golf costs more. Streaming services cost more. Therapy costs more. Watching chickadees fight over sunflower seeds while you sip coffee? That’s therapy you get for free with every scoop. ⸻ The Lemon Test Okay, this product doesn’t actually smell like lemons (looking at you, dishwasher cleaner), but I conducted my own test: left the feeder out for 48 hours with Wagner’s vs. a feeder with cheap seed. Result? The bargain feeder was untouched, like a sad buffet of wilted lettuce. The Wagner’s feeder was picked so clean I could practically see my reflection in the bottom. Case closed. ⸻ Final Verdict Wagner’s Wild Bird Food doesn’t just feed birds. It summons them. It turns your backyard into a feathery social club where everyone’s invited—except you, because you’re just the staff now. It’s high-quality, lasts a surprisingly long time (unless the squirrels unionize), and makes you feel like Snow White, if Snow White also had to clean sunflower shells off the porch every day. ⸻ Final Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars) • Quality: Excellent. • Bird Approval: Unanimous. • Squirrel Approval: Unfortunately, also unanimous. • Human Entertainment Value: Off the charts. • Downside: You now work for the birds.

Love this bird seed! Not only do the birds love it, I had sunflowers grow under the feeder where the seeds dropped!

Good price i’ve been repurchasing for many times

The birds around me love this product. They especially like the sunflower seeds. They don’t like the small little pellets as much but they do eventually eat them after the sun flower seeds have been eaten up. I do think it is a bit expensive for the size compared to bird feed in my local area, so I try to purchase it else where if I can. However if I don’t feel like going out and want something delivered, this is a great option.

What else to say. Birds love it. Always refilling feeder.....maybe it's the squirrels.....??

Birds love this

Awesome and beautiful.

The picture is a tad exaggerated. There are very few sunflower or cracked corn. I would say it's 94% millet, milo. I have a 50lb bag of sunflower and shelled safflower seeds, so I add a lot of that to my blend, but if you're paying under 15 bucks for this it is worth it, but any more than that, I'd look for something else. There is a strong cherry scent, so I will write back if the birds don't like it. But these northern OH birds aren't very picky when winter sets in. I use this (a bag or another cheaper filler bag that is still decent, but not the best), then add in a sunflower and safflower mix, but I spoil all the critters rotten with a local nursery's bird feed. It's all natural nuts and seeds all shelled. I'm talking every nut and seed you can think of, even macadamia nuts! lol But I just put a little of that into the big bin and mix it all. I'm the favorite bird feeder on the block! lol The video shows how active my woodpecker and bird feeders are. This video was taken before I am trying this new mix. Again, if they don't eat it I'll let you know.