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Perfect for All Birds & Feeders

Lab Tested by Biologists

100% USDA Organic Ingredients

Zero Fillers, Chemicals, or Toxins

Hand-Mixed in New York

Mess Free, Easy Pour Carton

Perfect for All Birds & Feeders

Lab Tested by Biologists

100% USDA Organic Ingredients

Zero Fillers, Chemicals, or Toxins

Hand-Mixed in New York

Mess Free, Easy Pour Carton

Perfect for All Birds & Feeders

Lab Tested by Biologists

100% USDA Organic Ingredients

Zero Fillers, Chemicals, or Toxins

Hand-Mixed in New York

Mess Free, Easy Pour Carton

The lineup

Five formulas. Zero fillers.

Every blend was developed with ornithologists and analyze for maximum nutrition and quality. The same guaranteed analysis you would read on your own food.

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The flock behind the seed

We've assembled a team of leading ornithologists and conservation scientists with expertise spanning migratory physiology, farmland bird ecology, and zoological animal care. We work with them to translate cutting-edge research directly into product development.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN

200+ Happy Customers

Trusted by hundreds of bird lovers

“ The birds LOVE it! They could not get enough. Our small farm is certified organic. It means a lot to have our feathered friends eat healthy also. "

Sandra S.

" Happy birds 🌻 happy gardener of native plants.I love watching them return each day to the feeders. The wild birds love your organic seed offerings. In an increasingly uncertain world they have something good to rely on morning and night, year round! "

Judith C

“ This bird feed is packaged very well. The strong cardboard design is durable and clever, opening much like a milk carton. It is easy to pour and seal when finished. The seeds are clean and free of any issues, this is a healthy option for your bird feeders. "

Ashlee M

" I don't know what is in this bird seed but the birds in my neighborhood love it to the point where I fill my bird feeder once a week and put a small mound of the seeds on the ground under the bird feeder. I have some jack rabbits in my yard as well and they seem to really enjoy the seeds too. It took about a month for the bird collection to flourish but now at any time of day I can look outside my bedroom window and see a ton of birds eating until their hearts content. Plus there's so much seed it'll take a while before you run out "

Kimber Rosee

" Absolutely AMAZING bird feed. Sunflower Seeds seem to bring TONS of birds to the feeders, and this seed was no exception. The cardinals and bluejays love it, and my indoor kitty loves watching the birds. I love watching them all. The packaging is easy to handle and the container is easy to pour. "

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“ We have three bird feeders. I usually purchase a mixed seed and I was happy to find this organic sunflower seed. The advertisement is correct, birds to favor the sunflower seed. We use this as a mix with other seed. Bird seed, especially, sunflower seed can be expensive at times so we try to stretch them out with a mixture. We have been watching the birds eat these up. We have two feeders just off our back porch and the birds fly in very close to feed. These are quality seeds and look forward to ordering with this brand in the future. "

Molly A.

" Wow, now this is a HUGE box of seed. I have so many cardinals, wrens and other little birds coming in now, this must be a really popular bird food with them. For the price, it's a nice mix and the birds love it! "

Connie

MADE BY PEOPLE WHO TAKE BIRDING VERY SERIOUSLY

Healthy Soil. Happy Birds. A Better Tomorrow.

We're a team of lifelong bird lovers, working with seed scientists, ecologists, and farmers to craft blends that are as nutritious as they are sustainable.

We test every batch ourselves—so we know birds love it, and the planet benefits too.

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The science

Why organic matters

Conventional bird seed can carry pesticide residue that does not stay put. Here is what happens once it reaches a feeder.

Pesticides build up in small bodies

Songbirds and backyard birds are tiny compared to the animals most pesticide safety limits are built around. Residue that looks like a trace amount to a regulator can accumulate fast in a bird's system, weakening feathers, hearts, and immune systems over time.

Treated seed can poison instead of nourish

Seed coated in agricultural chemicals does not tell the difference between a pest and a wild bird. For migrating and nesting birds, a single exposure can be enough to disrupt a migration pattern or a nesting cycle, not just spoil a meal.

Fillers offer no nutrition, and birds know it

Cheap fillers like dyed grain and corn add bulk, not nutrition, and can disrupt digestion. Wild birds sort through it and leave the rest, so a feeder that looks full is often mostly waste.

What is sprayed on the field ends up in the yard

Residue does not stay on the seed. It moves through droppings, feeders, and soil, then back into the yard where birds return to feed. Organic sourcing is the only guarantee of safety at every step.

Songbird declines are not just about habitat

Backyard bird populations have fallen for decades. Habitat loss gets most of the attention, but contaminated food is a compounding factor, and it is one that a bag of organic seed can actually help fix.

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Wild bird feeding on Flying Colors organic seed

What you are paying for

You are not buying seed. You are buying what backyard birds eat, and what nourishes them.

Just like us, a bird can fill up and still go hungry. Quality is what counts, not weight. We build every carton without filler, so every seed in it earns its place. Flip between the three views.

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The Carton

Shown here: Pine Plains

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What is usually in the bag

A common seed mix

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The carton comes in five options, three blends and two single seeds. Each one is built from feeder preference research, so the mix matches the birds you actually get.

Hits the ground 0 Out of every common bag bought

Usable fat per carton 0 The energy a bird can actually bank

More fuel, same weight 0 Flying Colors against a common mix

Mix percentages are illustrative, pending final recipe data. Fat and protein figures are reference values for each seed type, not lab results for a given lot. Which seeds birds accept or refuse is from Horn 2014 and Geis 1980.

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All-Natural, USDA Organic & Non-GMO Ingredients

We are proud of our stringent standards and only work with the best. Our farm-harvested seeds & nuts are grown without toxic chemicals, pesticides, or insecticides. Just as you care about what you feed yourself, it's worth considering what you feed your backyard birds too.

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Nutritious Specialty Blends & Single-Origin Creations (with Zero Fillers)

We source the best ingredients birds love from a handful of producers, and then blend them ourselves. We never use wasteful fillers, and we certainly don't let any twigs, stones, or moldy seeds get into our batches (unlike most other brands).

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Handcrafted in Small Batches with Packaging You’ll Actually Reuse

Every batch is blended, packaged, inspected, and numbered by hand right here in New York's Hudson Valley by our team of bird lovers. We avoid plastics at all costs, and prefer recyclables like glass and cardboard. We want you to be proud of our product, which is why it looks great on a kitchen shelf or wherever you decide to keep it.

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