We have a store nearby called “Farm & Fleet.” It’s one of a chain of stores, and we used to have to drive all the way to Ottawa to shop at one. Dear Husband looks for tools for work, and things from the hardware section. I’ve purchased boots and gloves, and work pants for DH. They have cleaning supplies, and a big Santa’s Workshop in November, but the thing that drew me to them today was bird seed.
I had two-thirds of a bin of seed and wanted to stock up while it was still on sale. I bought 100 pounds of black oil sunflower seed, and several mixes of seed. There was a Golden Harvest Blend that was heavy on cracked corn, and one for Songbirds. I bought one bag of nyger that will carry us through the winter, and a “Midwest” blend that looked just right for the birds we hope to attract. I also bought two bags of shelled peanuts. When it was all mixed into the bins I ended up with three and a quarter bins plus the nyger and a dozen suet cakes.
I’ll have to go back. If we have a tough winter, this won’t be enough to fill three feeders on a regular basis. I’d rather buy a little more, now, while it’s on sale, than risk running out and having to pay much higher prices, or not finding any left to purchase.
I’ve cut back in a lot of ways over the past year, but I’d like to keep feeding the birds.