Despite the wet weather in October, we managed to get our winter wheat drilled and we are still delighted with the performance of our new drill. This year we are trying a new wheat variety called 'Bamford' which is a soft milling wheat. If it grows the way we would like it to, and it meets the spec next harvest, it will go off to Spain for Spanish bread making. So much, however, will depend on the weather at harvest time. The other wheats we have planted are Grade 1 and 2 hard wheats, and these will stay in the UK for bread making if we get the quality. So many outcomes are determined by the weather!
We finally have our new grain store up. The wet weather delayed the start of the project, but it is now done! The whole barn was erected in 10 days by only 2 chaps working together. It was quite incredible to witness. All elements of the barn arrived pre-made and the guys used state of the art cherry-pickers to manoeuvre all the components into place. It was very impressive.
This new addition will allow us to store a lot more grain on the farm (approx. 14,000 tonnes). This will ultimately save us a lot of money, since much of our wheat and barley currently has to go to a central store which incurs significant transport and storage charges. There are also hefty charges for looking after the grain—things like drying charges and even cooling charges on hot summer days! So it makes financial sense to be able to do it ourselves.
Stage 2 for us is to complete the barn so that it's ready for harvest 2025. We still have to put down concrete, install doors and electricity for grain drying, all of which are significant costs—but we are committed now!
10% off winter warmers!
Stock up on these feeds to help your birds cope with the cold weather. We're currently offering a 10% DISCOUNT on all of these products—but that offer ends at midnight on Saturday 14th December, so be quick!
Christmas Crumble™
The robin's favourite!
A super high-energy seed mix with delicious suet and crunchy mealworms. Christmas Crumble™ is a delicious, festive choice that's sure to be appreciated when the weather is chilly.
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Tidy Garden Suet Boost™
Supreme food for winter!
Tidy Garden Suet Boost™ is a high-energy seed mix with added suet. A really good choice for this cold weather!
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Classic Peanuts
Wholesome, high-quality peanuts for wild birds.
Our Classic Peanuts have a really high oil content, which adds calories and helps garden birds to fend off the cold.
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Insect Suet Pellets
Delicious insect-flavoured suet in bite-sized nibbles!
These high-energy Insect Suet Pellets will stay soft and digestible even during the coldest of days.
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Christmas gifts
Here at Really Wild Bird Food, we stock a fab variety of Christmas presents for bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Click the link below to have a browse!
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR BIRD LOVERS
And of course, what could be a nicer gift than some gift vouchers to spend with us this winter?
Christmas in our house certainly won't be relaxing this year, because we have a new family member.
Meet Liza! She is now 10 weeks old and and a bundle of trouble. I am not sure how wise it will be to put up a Christmas tree...we may have to go bauble and tinsel free.
Enjoy your birds, and don't forget to make the most of our winter warmer savings—on offer until 14th December.
With very best wishes,
Lesley (and Liza!)
