Overview

• As insects, berries and surface earthworms decline and birds replace feathers, experts recommend peanuts and sunflower hearts for concentrated calories.
• Offer food on the ground or on low platform trays because robins naturally prefer ground feeding and feel safer there.
• Use only unsalted, unprocessed foods to avoid dehydration and kidney damage in birds with delicate digestive systems.
• Chop or crush peanuts into small pieces to accommodate delicate beaks and reduce choking risk for smaller birds.
• Supplement with dried mealworms and suet pellets for protein and energy, plant serviceberry for seasonal fruit, and position feeders away from shrubs, fences and sheds to deter cats and limit contamination of garden beds.