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Tom Chambers seed blends, no mess mix and bird feeders on display at ACW Garden Centre, Bradford

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Bird care & wildlife

Wild bird care & wildlife

Bird food, feeders, feeding stations, nest boxes and wildlife homes from Tom Chambers, Gardman and Peckish. Everything you need to attract more birds and wildlife to your garden.

Seed, nuts & fat balls
Nest boxes & wildlife homes
Squirrel-resistant feeders
Recyclable bird food bags

Browse the range

Everything for garden birds & wildlife

Food, feeders and homes for the birds and wildlife that visit your garden, all under one roof in Bradford.

Tom Chambers multi seed and nut mix and premium peanuts in recyclable bags at ACW Garden Centre Extra value

Seed mixes & peanuts

Multi seed and nut mixes, no mess mixes, sunflower hearts, premium peanuts and specialist blends from Tom Chambers, Gardman and Peckish.

Tubs of Tom Chambers high energy fat balls for wild birds at ACW Garden Centre, Bradford High energy

Fat balls & suet treats

Fat ball tubs and packs, suet treats, suet logs, energy nuggets and calciworms to keep birds going when it's cold.

Tom Chambers peanut, seed and mealworm feeders with bags of premium peanuts at ACW Garden Centre Wide range

Bird feeders

Seed, peanut, fat ball and mealworm feeders, plus ready filled feeders that you simply hang up and go.

Tom Chambers squirrel-resistant bird feeders and feeding station at ACW Garden Centre Stop squirrels

Squirrel-resistant feeders

Caged and squirrel-stop feeders that let small birds feed while keeping squirrels and larger birds away from the food.

Tom Chambers bird feeding station kits on display at ACW Garden Centre, Bradford Complete kits

Feeding stations

Bird feeding station kits with hooks for several feeders, plus bird tables and bird baths to finish the set-up.

Bug hotels, insect houses, suet treats and suet logs on display at ACW Garden Centre, Bradford For wildlife

Nest boxes & wildlife homes

Nest boxes, nesting pods, hedgehog houses, bee houses, bug hotels and ladybird houses to give wildlife a home.

Tom Chambers sunflower hearts and crunchy calciworms bird food at ACW Garden Centre

Feeding through the seasons

Feed the birds all year round

Garden birds benefit from a helping hand in every season. In winter they need high-energy food to survive cold nights, and in spring and summer extra protein helps them raise their young.

Our team are always happy to recommend the right food for the time of year, and for the birds you want to attract.

  • Autumn & winter: fat balls, suet treats, sunflower hearts and peanuts for energy
  • Spring & summer: mealworms and calciworms, recommended for seasonal feeding from 1 May to 31 October
  • All year: quality seed mixes and a supply of fresh water
  • Nesting season: peanuts in a mesh feeder only, never loose
Bee houses, ladybird and insect houses, squirrel snack boxes and bird tables at ACW Garden Centre

Wildlife homes

Give wildlife a place to stay

Give your garden visitors somewhere to nest, shelter and hibernate. Choose from nest boxes and woven nesting pods for birds, hedgehog houses, bee houses, bug hotels and ladybird and insect houses.

Wildlife homes also make a great present for children, getting them interested in the nature on their doorstep.

  • Nest boxes and nesting pods
  • Hedgehog houses and hedgehog food
  • Bee houses, bug hotels and insect houses
  • Squirrel snack boxes and squirrel food
  • Swan and duck food

In store now

Come and see the full range

Our wild bird care area is packed with feeders, food and wildlife homes from the brands you trust. Pop in and have a browse.

Tom Chambers wild bird care display with nest boxes, hedgehog houses, nesting pods and seed feeders at ACW Garden Centre, Bradford Gardman fat snax feeders, fat ball packs and seed and mealworm suet treats at ACW Garden Centre Peckish bird food, energy nuggets, wooden feeders and ready filled feeders at ACW Garden Centre Wild bird care department with fat ball tubs, bird feeders, seed and a hedgehog house at ACW Garden Centre, Bradford

Why choose ACW

Your local wild bird care experts

Trusted brands

Bird food, feeders and wildlife homes from Tom Chambers, Gardman and Peckish.

Great value

Extra value bags and regular multi-buy offers on seed, peanuts and fat balls.

Recyclable bags

Tom Chambers bird food comes in recyclable bags, so you can feed the birds and cut waste.

Friendly advice

Not sure which food or feeder to choose? Our team will help you attract the birds you want to see.

Common questions

Bird care FAQs

Answers to the questions we get asked most often in store.

What should I feed garden birds in winter?

High-energy foods help birds through cold days and long nights: fat balls, suet treats, sunflower hearts and peanuts. Keep feeders topped up and put out fresh water, breaking any ice on frosty mornings.

Should I feed birds in spring and summer?

Yes. Natural food can be scarce while birds are raising young. Mealworms, calciworms and seed mixes are ideal. Only offer peanuts in a mesh feeder, never loose, as whole nuts can choke young chicks, and avoid fat balls in hot weather.

How do I stop squirrels eating the bird food?

Use a squirrel-resistant feeder. Caged feeders let small birds in but keep squirrels and bigger birds out, and our squirrel-stop feeders are built to keep squirrels away from the food.

When should I put up a nest box?

Autumn and winter are ideal, so birds can find it before nesting starts in spring. Fix it 2 to 4 metres up, facing between north and east, out of strong sun and the prevailing wind.

What can I feed hedgehogs?

A specialist hedgehog food, such as hedgehog bites, and a shallow dish of fresh water. Never give hedgehogs milk or bread.

How often should I clean my bird feeders?

Every week or two. Wash feeders and bird baths in warm soapy water or with a bird-safe cleaner, then rinse well. It helps stop diseases spreading between birds.

Gardman hedgehog food, squirrel food, swan and duck food, mealworms and nest boxes at ACW Garden Centre

Need help choosing the right food or feeder?

Pop in and see our wild bird care range, or give us a call. Our team will help you attract more birds to your garden.