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11/14/2024
The winter season is quickly approaching and as the days get colder our feathered friends need your help! Birds are currently seeking reliable food sources to establish their winter feeding grounds!
Dufferin Wildlife Supplies and Caledon Mountain Wildlife Supplies are stocked up for the winter season and ready to supply all of your birding needs!! We offer competitive prices, expert advice on birding, custom made bird seed and feeding materials, bulk sizes availability on materials, quality feeders, and much much more!
Dufferin Wildlife Supplies is located in the heart of Orangeville at 287A Broadway (across from Freshco)
Caledon Mountain Wildlife Supplies is located in Caledon Village at 18371 Hurontario St. (Behind Dolce in the plaza)
Now that Halloween is over and done with, please think about the forest animals before you toss your pumpkin into the compost bin.
Lots of animals enjoy a yummy snack of pumpkin in their tummies. Pumpkins are high in potassium and also helps with digestion. Any plain pumpkins without paint or candles etc. can be left out for squirrels, raccoons, opossums, foxes & deer to enjoy.
Another option is to deliver to a local farm for goats, sheep, alpaca, llama and chickens to enjoy the same health benefits.
If you're a dog person, some plain boiled pumpkin purée used as a topper is an excellent way to supplement a picky eater.
However if your pumpkins have signs of decomposing already, then the green bin is the better option.
10/29/2024
Putting up a bird feeder is one of the best ways to help hungry birds in winter, but a dirty feeder in your garden can do more harm than good if it's not cleaned regularly.
Having a well stocked feeding station for the winter is essential to keeping birds fed and healthy when there are limited natural sources to be found. Bird feeders come into their own during the coldest winter weather, providing invaluable nutrition for garden birds looking for food.
However, there's more involved than simply putting food out. Maintenance of your feeder is crucial to keeping our feathered friends healthy. The issue with leaving your bird feeder dirty, is that over time, salmonella bacteria begin to grow inside, infecting the birds that use the feeder with salmonellosis. 🤢
Much like severe food poisoning in humans, salmonellosis caused dehydration in birds, often leaving them so emaciated that they die.
So what can you do to prevent your bird feeder from harming the birds that come to use it???? Well, cleaning it thoroughly with hot soapy water and a scrub brush it a good method to practice. We recommend cleaning it several times within a season. Don't assume that the cold weather will kill off the bacteria, which can survive subzero temperatures.
Depending on what your bird feeder is made from, cleaning it may be as simple as popping it in your dishwasher on a hot cycle, or hand washing in hot water and soap or bleach solution. And if you have a bird bath as well, clean it at the same time as the bird feeder, as it may have become contaminated as well.
So now you know how to keep your bird feeder safe for birds, head on over to our store for cleaning brushes and fresh stock of seed for the winter. ❄️
10/24/2024
🍂 NEW FALL HOURS 🍂
10am - 5pm
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
10/15/2024
YIKES!! I noticed a skiff of frost on the lawn this morning. I hate to say it but WINTER IS COMING !! ❄️
As temperatures drop, the birds will be looking for fresh water and providing a water source throughout the winter months is an excellent addition to your backyard birding experience.
By placing a heated bird bath in your backyard you are providing your neighborhood birds a much needed source of water when they need it most. The right bird bath can also add a wonderful look to your garden and outdoor décor. And remember: a heated bird bath is not meant to provide a sauna for your birds. The temperature should be warm but not hot, just warm enough to prevent it from freezing.
We have a selection of beautiful heated birdbaths that are sure to be a fantastic gift for yourself or for the birder in your life.
10/10/2024
YAY 🩶 JUNCOS HAVE ARRIVED
Dark-eyed Juncos are neat, even flashy little sparrows that flit about forest floors of the western mountains and Canada, then flood the rest of North America for winter. They're easy to recognize by their crisp (though extremely variable) markings and the bright white tail feathers they habitually flash in flight. They look like they're wearing a tuxedo.
They can be found throughout the boreal forest during the summer and migrate south for the winter. Their winter range is extensive - they can be found as far north and Southern Ontario and as far south as Northern Mexico.
So, with Juncos present, nothing goes to waste. They dine on a variety of seeds to include sunflower, millet, nyger/thistle, cracked corn, suet, also "w**d greens" such as chickw**d, ragw**d, crab grass, timothy hay and occasionally fruit.
Love those little guys.
09/20/2024
FLAVOURS OF FALL
🍂🍁🍃🍯🐝🥞
If you're looking for the freshest natural products straight from the source.... look no further.
We've got:
😋HONEY 330g
(raw, creamed, cinnamon)
😋MAPLE SYRUP (500ml or 1L) in Amber or Dark
😋MAPLE BUTTER 300g
All are made locally out of Amaranth and Atwood. Get the good stuff and support local farmers..... 🫶🏻👍🏻
09/17/2024
Introducing a brand new blend to add to our variety of mixed seed blends.
This is: BUDGET BLEND
Created to still offer excellent ingredients in perfect proportions, but at a smaller price point.
Same great seed ~ but lighter on your wallet. Available in 40 lb bags at the low low price of $34.00
Made in small batches so get it while you can.
09/07/2024
Our custom blended birdseed is the ultimate choice for your feathered friends ❤️
Elevate your bird-feeding experience with our tried & true formulas designed for bird lovers who want to attract a vibrant array of birds while ensuring their health and happiness.
Why choose our blends??
Premium Ingredients: Our blends features high-quality seeds like hulled sunflower hearts, peanuts and safflower, crafted to meet the nutritional needs of various bird species. Each of our custom blends are packed with nutrients for year-round feeding.
Variety: We have a wide selection of seed blends to cater to every backyard bird and on every budget. We also sell individual ingredients in small quantities if you wanted to create something specific.
Attracts Diverse Birds: From colorful finches to majestic cardinals, our blend turns your backyard into a lively bird haven.
Mess-Free Feeding: Enjoy a cleaner experience with our No Mess Mix formula, meaning absolutely no shells for you to clean up and more joy for you and the birds.
Peace of Mind: Focus on enjoying bird watching, knowing you're providing the very best for your feathered friends.
Enhance Your Backyard Today!
08/28/2024
This time of year is bitter-sweet for many birders.... the summer months are coming to a close and we have already begun to see some of our migratory birds preparing for their journey south.
Around this time you may notice a surge in Oriole activity around your feeders, with visits from both mature and juvenile in search of yummy snacks to help fuel them up for their long journey. Keep your BirdBerry Jelly stocked up for them for a quick grab and go snack along the way.
During migration season, it's best to offer a wide variety of foods to ensure you have a full buffet with a little bit of something for everyone. Birds that may be just passing thru, will remember your location for next time and may return to visit you in the next migration cycle.
Hummingbirds are plentiful right now too.... so make sure those feeders are well maintained with fresh nectar and replenished often. Clean & clear is essential for their survival right now.
You'll be happy to hear, we should see some decreased numbers of Grackles visiting your backyard. They typically feed on crops and seed heads in the fields before they set out on their migration back to the south.
Exciting times in the next few weeks.... keep your eyes open, you never know what might stop in to say Hello. 😊
08/20/2024
Notice to all current and future customers!!!
Summertime hours will be starting as of today!
Caledon Mountain Wildlife Supplies hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4:30pm
Saturday 10am to 4:00pm
Dufferin Wildlife Supplies hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4:30pm
Sunday 10am to 2:00pm
These hours will be in effect until September 22nd (first day of fall)
08/14/2024
Congrats to Brett & Kendra on adding a new fledgling to their brood. 💙
Rush Edward Lagerquist came into the world on Tuesday August 13th at 8:28am at a healthy 7lbs 2oz. Mom & Dad and big sister Ayla could not be happier with his arrival.
We have a whole bunch of new products from the folks over at PINE TREE FARMS that we are so excited to introduce.
New flavours... New products... New smiles from your happy birds.
Not to worry...we still have all the seed logs you know and love and we have WOODPECKER LOGS back in stock. !!!
07/05/2024
Good dada oriole feeding his babies!
06/13/2024
🐾NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT🐾
The Thre3 Rule ~ company with the weird name brings you sustainable cat treats made with the power of CRICKETS!!🦗
HEALTH:
✓ Insects are healthy, nutritious alternatives to mainstream staples such as chicken, pork, beef and even fish (from ocean catch).
✓ Are rich in protein, good fats, and prebiotics and high in iron and zinc.
✓ They provide more fibre than broccoli, more Omega 3s than salmon and they even have more iron than spinach.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
✓ Crickets promoted as food emit considerably fewer greenhouse gases (GHGs) than most livestock.
✓ Because they are cold-blooded, Crickets are very efficient at converting feed into protein (crickets need 12 times less feed than cattle, four times less feed than sheep, and half as much feed as pigs and broiler chickens to produce the same amount of protein).
CRICKET & CATNIP
Ingredients: Apple Sauce, Coconut Flour, Cricket Flour, Coconut Oil, Ground Chia, Ground Carrot, Ground Catnip, Cinnamon, Salt, Ground Turmeric, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ground Ginger, Mono Calcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols.
✓ Supports a Calm State
✓ Eases Stress, Especially for Cats with Anxiety
CRICKET & CRANBERRY
Ingredients: Apple Sauce, Coconut Flour, Cricket Flour, Coconut Oil, Ground Chia, Cinnamon, Salt, Cranberry, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ground Ginger, Ground Pumpkin, Mono Calcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols.
✓ Supports Urinary Tract Health
✓ Prevents Crystals & Bad Bacteria from Adhering to the Walls of the Urinary Tract
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Videos
Good dada oriole feeding his babies!
Here's an up close & personal look at a mating pair of Cardinals captured by David Cunningham's feeder camera.
I like to think of Cardinals as "romantic birds" ❤ Not only because they mate for life but because they do this thing where they engage in a behavior called 'courtship feeding', in which males fetch seeds and feed them to their female mates. It is a delicate act by a typically assertive bird, and it’s easy to understand why humans interpret such a gesture as motivated by love and affection. Scientists have offered three different theories to explain why courtship feeding happens:
1. Courtship feeding allows females to evaluate the kind of parent a male would make for her offspring.
2. Courtship feeding strengthens the bond between mated males and females.
3. Courtship feeding provides nesting females with extra nutrition during a time when they can’t travel far to forage.
The real reason behind this behavior is not really romantic at all....
Courtship feeding occurs most frequently when actual courtship is already over. Most courtship feeding occurs during egg formation, laying and incubation and can provide a valuable source of nutrients for females. I personally believe that the males are simply keeping the females satiated until the next breeding session happens. Happy Wife ~ Happy Life is a good motto in my book.
This handsome Rose-Breasted Grosbeak was all smiles at the home of David Cunningham of the Caledon Lions. He was snacking on our custom blend "Caledon Classic". David got this cool feeder (with camera attachment) as a gift from his family, and he's seeing all kinds of activity on it. ❤😄
I saw a female Grosbeak just this past weekend in my own yard while I was puttering around doing some gardening.
Grosbeaks are part of the Cardinal family and enjoy the same variety of seeds, with their favorites being Black Oil Sunflower, Striped Sunflower and Safflower.
Fly on by for a visit! (Pardon the pun, we just couldn’t help ourselves).
We’re open Tuesday - Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturdays until 5pm and we’d love to see you!!
We take pride in our commitment to providing quality feed for wild birds and local wildlife, quality bird feeders, bird houses, made by local craftsmen and the accessories necessary to enhance your experience with nature at very reasonable prices. We also carry an assortment of dog & cat food and supplies for your furry friends. Come and check out our newly expanded retail space and find the perfect item for your fur-baby.
Caledon Mountain Wildlife was originally founded in 1991 by Brian Thayer and his partner Dawn in a turn of the century drive shed at the rear of a converted homestead to plaza at the 4 corners of Hurontario St and Charleston Sideroad in Caledon Village, Ontario. They were lifelong bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Much research went into the custom blending of seed for wild birds before the proven blends were adopted for Caledon Mountain Wildlife’s seal of approval. The products have been proven time and time again as the preferred blends with high quality bird seed, blended daily to retain its freshness without the fillers commonly found in birdfeed mixes, mass manufactured for the retail market or in big box stores. No fillers and no waste = Happy Birds.
Tony Kairys and his wife Linda owned the store from February of 2014 -2017. They visit the store often and always have great bird stories to share.
In 2017 a young entrepreneur and wild bird enthusiast Brett Lagerquist acquired Caledon Mountain Wildlife. Brett is a motivated business owner who takes pride in his commitment to providing quality feed for wild birds and local wildlife, quality bird feeders, bird houses, made by local craftsmen and the accessories necessary to enhance your experience with nature at very reasonable prices. Brett later hired Michele Runtas, a self-proclaimed “Bird Nerd” to help with the daily operations of the store. Her longtime love of birds, gardening & nature made her the perfect fit into the Caledon Mountain Wildlife family.
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