J.J.Cardinal's Wild Bird & Nature Store, Grand Blanc, MI
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Hauling 50-lb. bags of yummy birdseed out to customer's vehicles quickly proved to be a challenge, physically, on JJ Cardinal's staff (and their aching backs). Enter our trusty cardinal red Radio Flyer wagon...since being put into active service, "little red" has helped haul over 3.5 million pounds of assorted birdseed, nuts and grain.

kids of all ages are drawn to our little red wagon
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safflower seed in Droll Yankees "PK" feeder (sadly discontinued)

The extraordinary seeds in our custom blends have proven to be most attractive to the widest variety of birds that visit backyard feeders. Most of our seed comes from Michigan distributors freshly mixed to our specifications every week. On average, over 3,500 pounds of assorted beak-smackin' good seed flies out of our little shoppe every week! In fact, we are so proud of our bird seed, and the environmentally friendly craft paper bags, that we put our name on 'em!  But, it's really the content that matters...try a bag and see what the birds are all talking about!

left: Bright white safflower in Droll Yankees' late-great PK feeder. We had squirreled a few away for those shoppers searching for the original "Peter's Pride" birdfeeder but quickly sold out - darned shame - we love this feeder!  (Three of 'em are still in use at JJ's "proving grounds".)

In addition to our custom blended mixes (shown below), we carry an assortment of other seeds and nuts including: 99% clean, premium black-oil sunflower seeds, hulled select sunflower chips - fine and coarse, bright white safflower, NutraSaff™, thistle (niger, or "Guizotia abyssinica" seed), peanuts - whole & shelled, corn - cob, cracked, whole walnuts, & whole or hulled millet, plus, a variety of suet products (see suet page).

our seed-bins....we sell most seed products by the pound (or in pre-packed bags ranging from 5 to 50 lbs.)

Trying to avoid squirrels?
Safflower »
Seeds like bright white safflower and thistle (niger, or "Guizotia abyssinica" seed) have advantages for some consumers battling critters at their feeders. Squirrels are not fond of either of these seeds. No baffles or additional equipment required. We'll help you select the right seed or custom blend to attract the type of birds you desire.

safflower

new from Birds Choice:
a feeder designed for offering safflower!
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ideal for safflower!

NutraSaff
Organic Golden Safflower
is a new variety of safflower developed without the thick white hull, yet offers 15% more oil content, 25% higher protein 30% higher fat content (energy) than traditional "bright white safflower". NutraSaff™ provides higher energy sources with less waste and less mess around feeding stations. However, unlike traditional bright white safflower seed, we have found red squirrels and black birds are somewhat attracted to NutraSaff™.
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NutraSaff™

Thistle / Niger
(Guizotia abyssinica) This tiny black seed has a high oil content and is very appealing to American Goldfinches and other finches. Place this seed in a finch tube feeder that has tiny holes so the seed will not fall out. The seed has a shell, so imagine how small the meats of the niger seed are!

Feeding birds "thistle" seed will not create a problem for your yard because the seed will not sprout under the feeder. This bird seed is not from the wildflower thistle. The seed that is fed to birds commonly called "thistle" is actually imported from India, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Nepal. It is heat-sterilized when it is imported into this country so it will not germinate and therefore will not grow (weeds) under your feeder.

thistle (niger, or "Guizotia abyssinica" seed)

Cardinal Delight TM
One of the best tube-feeder blends.
99% clean premium Black-oil Sunflower, bright white Safflower, and Select Sunflower Chips.

Cardinal Delight

J.J.'s Best Mix TM
For all types of feeders, “best” all around seed blend for the widest variety of birds. 99% clean premium Black-oil Sunflower, White-proso Millet, bright white Safflower, Select sunflower chips, Peanuts, Medium Cracked corn, Grit & Soy Oil. We sell tons of it every month...literally.

J.J.'s Best Mix
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"No-Mess" Mix TM
Select sunflower chips, peanut splits, and hulled white-proso millet. A mighty rich mix high in proteins and essentials fats. For most any feeder type with virtually "no mess" because the shells have been removed - the mix is 99.9% consumable! (Sure, there is typically one or two rebel shells in the bag that refuse to go.) Seeds which fall to ground that are not eaten by ground feeding birds and critters - uneaten seeds will not germinate.

"no-mess" mix

J.J.'s Finch Mix TM
Finches love this mix of their two favorite seeds. Finely crushed Select Sunflower Chips and Thistle (niger, or "Guizotia abyssinica" seed).

Tip: be sure the feeder used with this product is well protected with a baffle or other device to keep squirrels out. Critters are not fond of Thistle (niger) but love the sunflower hearts!

Finch Mix

J.J.’s Nut ‘n Fruity Mix TM
Contains: mixed nuts, sunflower hearts, dried Michigan cherries, suet balls, and raisins.

Nut-n-Fruity Mix

JJ's Woodpecker Mix TM
Contains: mixed nuts including pistachio, dried Michigan cherries, and raisins.

 

related products:
great feeders for offering fruit:
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assorted bluebird feeders
· fly-thru covered platform
· assorted fruit feeders for orioles

Woodpecker Mix

Kritter Mix TM
Kritter Mix is a product from Van Den Bosch, our primary seed distributorEach bag contains yummy striped sunflower seeds, Michigan-grown whole and cracked corn, and whole and shelled peanuts. We have not seen another mix for critters (squirrels, chipmunks, turkeys, songbirds, and others) exactly like ours, which means your backyard party, will be completely unique! All kinds of Critters love our Kritter Mix. And at $14.40 for a generous 20-pounds you might be saying: “Honey please pass the Kritter Mix.”

Kritter Mix™

Johnny's Corn On The Cob
has been a staple at JJ Cardinal's
ever since we opened in 1992.
(right) Ginny & Mike have picked up where Johnny, Ginny's father, left off after his passing earlier in '08. Each ear of corn is hand-picked and shucked on their family farm right here in Grand Blanc.

Dozen ears: $2.95
also available: whole corn and cracked corn - call for details and pricing.

Feeders for offering corn  » »

Ginny & Mike

Walnuts
Try offering a treat to your backyard wildlife! Whole walnuts - in the shell. Direct from Bay City, MI supplier: St. Laurent Brothers. Available by the pound or in handy 5-lb. and 10-lb. bags.
5-lbs: $9.
10-lbs: $18.

See also:
· St. Laurent Brothers Old Fashioned Peanut Butter
· BirdBerry Jelly
· Piper's Honey

whole walnuts from St. Laurent Brothers!

our exclusive Faithful Feeder card - don't leave the house without it.

Bird lovers who frequent our shop may enjoy the Faithful Feeder card from JJ's - receive one a "stamp" with each purchase of the same size and variety of seed. After ten stamps you receive a free bag. Many customers maintain several cards: one for each type of seed their backyard birds enjoy. Sorry, suet cakes and peanuts - shelled or whole - do not apply for the Faithful Feeder program.
our seed is delivered weekly - tons of it - so you know it's fresh John Van Den Bosch Comapny of Holland, MI Our bagged bird seed is indeed a "Michigan Connection": Tons of fresh bird seed from John Van Den Bosch, Company™ of Holland, Michigan is delivered weekly to ensure freshness and adequate supply. Our bags are made by Manchester Co. of Hartland, MI. Nice folks. You'll be glad to know the birds will love seed from J.J. Cardinal's and you'll feel good knowing you are supporting local, Michigan businesses!

 

Please call for current pricing (toll free: 1-866-818-6295).

header: seeds not found in JJ's blends

You will not find “filler” seeds: barley, milo, rape seed, wheat, oats, or sorghum in any of   JJ Cardinal's Quality Custom Blends. Nope. No how, no way.
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Attractive seed storage solutions
Keep your seed fresh and your storage area tidy
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State Birdsgarden birdhouses
two print design: "state songbirds" and "garden birdhouses"
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print style: gardener's best
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2-gallon steel seed storage can: cardinal pair design
print styles:  cardinal pair
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6½ gallon can (holds up to 33 pounds of bird seed): Diameter at top: 12¼”, bottom 11½”, height 14”. Medium-gauge steel, metal side handles. When ordering, please specify desired print style: Garden Birdhouses or State Birds. $22.95 3½ gallon can (holds up to 17 pounds of bird seed): Diameter at top: 10¼”, bottom 9-1/8”, height 11¼”. Medium-gauge steel, no handles. Print style: "gardener's best" featuring images of garden workbench, seed packs, plants; solid green lid. $16.95 2 gallon can (holds about 9 pounds of bird seed): Diameter at top: 10”, height 7-3/8”. Medium-gauge steel.
Print style: cardinal pair. $12.95

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tough as nails seed scoops
10 gallon galvanized seed can
with locking lid. Reinforcing rims top and bottom. Ideal for storing bird seed, salt, and pet food, etc. Height: 17½"; Lid 15¼" diameter. Made in the USA by S&K Products. $26.95
20 gallon galvanized seed can, w/ locking lid. Made in the USA by S&K Products.
(Avis thinks we added the 20-gallon size  just to keep the 10-gallon can in line!)
$28.95
Seed scoops can make the task of filling feeders easier...see several options at our "accessories page" »

we ship coast-to-coast!

Perhaps the best darn seed Mother Nature has to offer, and we're delighted birds everywhere can enjoy our fresh, clean, tasty seed. Seems to be popular: we ship it literally coast-to-coast. Prices? Its best to call toll free: 1-866-818-6295...like any commodity, prices fluctuate.

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We are unable to ship birdseed & grain products outside of the US of A

J.J. says...

  J.J. Cardinal         
(ok, so who is this guy?)  

J.J.'s Seed Tip
Keep only as much seed on hand that your backyard wildlife consumes over a 30-day period. Seed stored longer than a month can attract insects and absorb moisture. Seed storage cans can help, too (see above).   We're pretty fussy about quality; so we take delivery of seed from our distributor weekly and constantly rotate our inventory. Birds know when it's fresh!
how to order....
look for this label for sensational birdseed

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12830 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI 48439  810-695-8733
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