Offer Birds Fresh Water in a Heated Bath for Drinking and Preening to Keep Their Feathers Clean and Support Birds’ Fast Metabolisms with High-Energy Seed and Suet in Cold Weather

Concord, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/24/2016 -- National Bird Feeding Month started on February 23, 1994 when Illinois representative John Porter read a new entry into the Congressional Record identifying February as the month wild birds need the most help.

February was chosen because it's the coldest month in many states across the U.S., which means natural food and water sources for birds are no longer available. In many cases, the fruit on the trees has dried up or ponds have frozen over, eliminating high-energy foods and fresh water birds rely on to maintain their energy levels which reduces their chances of survival.

Bird feeding is a popular pastime enjoyed by people of all ages, especially with older generations introducing the joy of bird watching to younger generations. Representative Porter established, "Bird feeding provides a needed break from today's frantic lifestyles. Adults enjoy the relaxation and peacefulness afforded by watching birds -- nature serves to relieve the stress and can get one's day going on a tranquil note."

"[National Bird Feeding Month in February] is right in the middle of two transition times," stated Mike Dunn, owner of Duncraft, a family-owned bird feeding company. "The first migration of the year takes place [in the U.S.] between early March and late May when birds return to the northern states. The second migration takes place around October [between early September to late November in the U.S.], making February the perfect month to take care of birds when natural resources are scarce.

"Start prepping for housing in the spring--in February or March," Dunn continued, "so then the migrating birds have something to look for. By getting your house up and starting to feed the birds, you can expect 2-3 broods."

Feeding the birds during winter can be as simple as scattering a handful of seed on the ground or by placing suet cakes or fresh black oil sunflower seed in your bird feeder. After National Bird Feeding Month ends, every citizen is encouraged to continue feeding the birds for a beautiful flash of color in their yard and to promote a healthy environment.

Duncraft has everything you need to attract and feed the birds in any weather with a complete bird feeding selection available 24/7 at Duncraft.com.

About Duncraft
In 1952, Duncraft, based in Concord, NH, became a leader in the backyard bird feeding industry with their original Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station, an innovative design at the time, bringing birds close-up while enjoying bird seed, peanut butter and water right outside your window. Today, Duncraft manufactures more than 600 original bird feeders and houses, designed for intermediate to advanced bird lovers. A national provider of backyard bird feeding supplies, Duncraft connects you with the products you need to succeed in your bird feeding adventures.

Shop Duncraft's website for a complete selection of bird feeding supplies for beginner to expert bird enthusiasts, located at http://www.duncraft.com.

SOURCE Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore

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Birds Rely on Fresh, Unfrozen Water to Maintain Their Feathers for Flying During Cold Weather

Concord, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/25/2016 -- During the winter, flying conditions for birds are less than ideal and they need to keep their feathers clean for the best chance of survival. What can people do to help? Make sure birds have fresh water available by using a heated birdbath to keep the water from freezing.

What's so special about heated birdbaths? Great question. Heated baths feature a built-in thermostat that only turns on when the outside temperatures reach freezing. This works to prevent the water from getting too hot, and therefore unappealing to the birds, and reduces the total amount of electricity used.

"We have had 2 of these now for 2 or 3 years and find them perfect for all-year use," says the bird mama, raving about our Heated Ground Bath on Duncraft.com. "Couldn't do without them in the winter."

There's snow everywhere, so why do people have to provide water when birds can get it from the snow? When birds get water from the snow, they use up a lot of energy that could be put to better use, like finding a warm roost for the night. Taking the time to melt snow to drink also makes birds vulnerable to predators at the ground level, decreasing their chance for survival.

The great thing about heated birdbaths is how the water is used by many birds for multiple purposes: to drink, to bathe, to splash and to preen to maintain feathers in optimal condition for flying. With a heated bath, birds receive many benefits from a one resource to better their chance of survival.

On the plus side, birdbaths also attract birds people don't necessarily expect to see in their yards. This includes robins because they're known to be non-migratory birds, as are cardinals. Bird enthusiasts also benefit from setting up birdbaths because many birds are creatures of habit and introducing them to fresh food and water makes it more likely these same birds come back to visit, for years in many cases.

The only question remaining is...which birdbath is the best choice? Choose from 81 birdbaths available at Duncraft.com, including 19 heated birdbaths to help birds survive this bitter cold winter.

About Duncraft
In 1952, Duncraft, based in Concord, NH, became a leader in the backyard bird feeding industry with the first Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station, an innovative bird feeder at the time. Today, Duncraft manufactures more than 600 original bird feeders and houses, designed for intermediate to expert bird enthusiasts. With the largest selection of bird feeding solutions online, Duncraft connects you with the products you need to succeed when you feed the birds. Duncraft specializes in making eco-friendly and long-lasting bird feeders and houses.

Browse the largest online selection of bird feeding supplies, including birdbaths, at Duncraft's website: www.Duncraft.com.

SOURCE Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore

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Attract a Wide Variety of Birds to Your Yard with Duncraft’s Wholesome Crumbles

Concord, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/22/2016 -- When we think of feeding the birds in our backyard, we think of seed, suet and...Crumbles? Duncraft's exclusive Crumbles offer a successful, field-tested method to feed the birds and give them the energy they need to survive harsh winter winds and cold weather.

Filled with a mix of birds' favorite foods, Duncraft's Crumbles include everything from apples to insects, cornmeal and more. Perfect for feeding birds year-round, especially when natural food resources become scarce, these Crumbles retain their nutritious value in every season. Serve the Bluebird Four Season Feast near a birdhouse during breeding season to encourage adults to keep their nestlings fed, while staying close to the nest. Made on demand in small batches, these mouthwatering Crumbles remain as fresh as possible to satisfy hungry birds.

When asked about his inspiration for making Crumbles, Duncraft owner Mike Dunn recalled a woman living in California, who "contacted us because she'd been having so much luck attracting bluebirds with this [Crumbles] recipe. She had experienced so much luck she wanted to share the recipe with others, so they could share the same success!"

Duncraft has since expanded the recipe to attract greater bird variety, including bluebirds. What other birds eat Crumbles? Attract a variety of fruit- and insect-eating birds with these three different flavors of Crumbles: Amazing Insect Crumble, Cran-Apple Crumble and Bluebird Four Season Feast Crumble.

Amazing Insect Crumble uses mealworms to attract insect-loving birds, like catbirds and robins to your yard. While the Cran-Apple Crumble attracts bluebirds, buntings, cardinals, tanagers, waxwings and woodpeckers with cranberries and apple. You can attract even greater bird variety with the Bluebird Four Season Feast Crumble with blueberries and more for bluebirds, buntings, orioles, tanagers, woodpeckers and other fruit-eating birds.

What's the greatest benefit for using these Crumbles to attract birds? Dunn recognized, "Birds get more energy from the little grains and oils in our Crumbles, which are made from bite-sized calories," which are easy for both adult birds and fledglings to digest.

Duncraft Crumbles are the most economical way to attract a wide variety of birds to your backyard. Spoon a little Crumble on your platform feeder and enjoy the birds! Invite a beautiful flash of color to your yard this winter and search for "Crumbles" on Duncraft.com.

About Duncraft
In 1952, Duncraft, based in Concord, NH, became a leader in the backyard bird feeding industry with the first Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station, an innovative bird feeder at the time. Today, Duncraft manufactures more than 600 original bird feeders and houses, designed for intermediate to expert bird enthusiasts. With the largest selection of bird feeding solutions online, Duncraft connects you with the products you need to succeed when you feed the birds. Duncraft specializes in making eco-friendly and long-lasting bird feeders and houses.

Browse the largest online selection of bird feeding supplies at Duncraft: http://www.Duncraft.com. Bird-delicious and mouthwatering Crumbles are only available at Duncraft.

SOURCE Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore

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Duncraft Announces Insulated Recycled Plastic Roost to Keep Birds Warm This Winter

Concord, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/11/2015 -- Birds can burn up to 12-15% of their body weight on a cold winter night, trying to stay warm. They need a warm shelter, like a roost with an entrance hole at the bottom to keep warm air up inside. Duncraft, the largest online retailer of bird feeding supplies, announces their updated Convertible Roost House, now made from durable recycled plastic, which lasts a lot longer than other roosts on the market, helping birds survive in backyards across the US.

"This one should last 20 years," stated Duncraft owner Mike Dunn. "That's four times longer than any other nesting or roosting box."

"We purchased two of these boxes three years ago," said Duncraft.com customer joanie-f, who owns the Duncraft Convertible Roost House. "In winter, smaller birds spend their nights in there, perched on the ladder, for shelter from especially cold nights. In the early spring, we invert the front panel so that they can use it for nesting.

She continued, "Those two boxes have been used for both every single year (at the moment, we have a downy woodpecker building a nest in one, and a tufted titmouse building a nest in the other). It's so much fun to watch them both seeking warmth in the winter, and hatching young in the spring!"

Both the original and the Duncraft Premium Convertible Roost House feature a ladder with room for six birds to huddle together and conserve energy to stay warm. Remove the ladder and invert the front panel on both of these roosts to use as a nesting box in the spring.

"Wooden boxes last not much longer than five years because of constant use and this newer version is not affected by normal activity," said Dunn. "While it's slightly more expensive than the original, the price evens out because of the durability." Let's quickly compare the original and the newer one:

Duncraft Convertible Roost House
3/4" thick Eastern white pine insulates roost from winter weather
All-screw and wooden construction weather over time

Duncraft Premium Convertible Roost House
Recycled plastic lasts a lot longer than other roosts on the market
Non-porous recycled plastic can't absorb bacteria or water, maintaining
an hygienic, tight-fitting bird shelter for many years

"Roosting boxes are made tighter so the winter weather can't get in," noted Dunn. "This is the sort of thing that's very high in demand from October through April," he added.

About Duncraft
In 1952, Duncraft, based in Concord, NH, became a leader in the backyard bird feeding industry with the first Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station, an innovative bird feeder at the time. Today, Duncraft manufactures more than 600 original bird feeders and houses, designed for intermediate to expert bird enthusiasts. With the largest selection of bird feeding solutions online, Duncraft connects you with the products you need to succeed when you feed the birds. Duncraft specializes in making eco-friendly and long-lasting bird feeders and houses. More roosting boxes are available online at http://www.duncraft.com.

SOURCE Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore

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Duncraft Owner Mike Dunn Donates 1,200 Bird Seed Wreaths to Local Rotary Club

Concord, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/23/2015 -- With the holidays approaching, Duncraft owner Mike Dunn has gotten into the giving spirit by donating 1,200 handmade bird seed wreaths to the local Rotary Club for their annual wreath fundraiser. The Sargent at Arms at Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club, Mike Dunn uses his resources to provide for charities throughout New England.

This is the fourth year we've done this fundraiser, Dunn said. We started with only 60 wreaths and now we're making 1,200 with 2,400 wreaths planned for next year. 100% of the proceeds benefit local charities across New England with participants from Vermont to Maine.

"With other fundraisers, you have to buy tickets and go to a fancy dinner--but who has $100 to spare? This program is easy. The wreaths are donated by Duncraft with no overhead costs and the wreaths are a great product at a great price--they're only $15 each--so it's a win-win-win situation," said Dunn with a gentle smile.

50% of the proceeds directly supports the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club and the other 50% supports each participating club or organization. Each club chooses how to spend their funds, whether by providing a college scholarship or toothbrushes for a third world country.

When asked which Rotary Club programs these funds benefit, Dunn replied, "The main focus is on youth charities, like Boys & Girls Club, YMCA and Girls Inc."

Duncraft insists on making the freshest possible bird seed wreaths to offer the best value for recipients and birds. So far, 975 wreaths have been made with more made on demand throughout the duration of the fundraiser, now through December.

When asked why he's donating so many wreaths, Dunn said, "We [Duncraft] could donate $6,000 to the Club's programs. Or, by donating these wreaths and eliminating any upfront costs, we create and donate $18,000. This fundraiser lets us give 3x the amount of money back into the community."

Each wreath is handmade at Duncraft, ready to feed the birds at a moment's notice. When the wreath is gone, birds use the leftover materials to line their nests in the spring.

"[Bird seed wreaths are] the gift that gives twice. You give it as a present and the gift supports the community," said Dunn. Mike Dunn has been a member of the Rotary Club since 1977 and makes a habit of giving back to the community in any way he can.

About Duncraft
In 1952, Duncraft, based in Concord, NH, became a leader in the backyard bird feeding industry with the first Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station, an innovative bird feeder at the time. Today, Duncraft manufactures more than 600 original bird feeders and houses, designed for intermediate to expert bird enthusiasts. With the largest selection of bird feeding solutions online, Duncraft connects you with the products you need to succeed when you feed the birds.

Customers interested in purchasing bird seed wreaths and other backyard bird feeding supplies can visit Duncraft's website located at http://www.duncraft.com

SOURCE Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore

Contact:
Shelby Dunn-Kimball
Vice President, CMO
Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore
Email: skimball@duncraft.com
Phone: 603-224-0200 x.135
Hours: M-F 8:30-5 PM EST
After Hours: 603-491-3571

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Duncraft Customer Saves 6-10 Times as Much on Suet Every Month

Concord, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/09/2015 -- Duncraft owner Mike Dunn draws inspiration from everywhere and worked with customer M. Reed to develop several new bird feeders to prevent squirrels from stealing chunks of suet.

"I have a lot of squirrels in my area and they go through a whole cake in less than two days," said Reed. "That lead me to construct my own [Suet Shield] with hardware cloth and wire, preventing squirrels from being able to ravage the inside of the cage. Now my idea has been perfected by the people at Duncraft.

Over the course of a year, Reed and Dunn worked together to perfect the idea now known as the Suet Shield Wrap. The stainless steel 1/4" wire mesh barrier wraps around the entire feeding area and:

Successfully keeps out squirrels
Offers additional perching room for more birds
Protects the integrity of the bird feeder

The strong mesh keeps out squirrels, letting woodpeckers and smaller songbirds have their suet cakes--and eat them, too! Available in single and double cake models for more flexibility with the amount of cakes you can serve and fits any standard suet cake.

Introducing the two new Duncraft Suet Shield Wrap bird feeders:

Woodpecker Suet Shield Wrap Feeder
Holds two suet cakes
Extended tail prop area ideal for Pileated Woodpeckers

Three Woodpecker Suet Wrap Feeder
Holds one suet cake
Shorter tail prop area ideal for smaller songbirds and woodpeckers

"Ever since using the Suet Shield, if I'm really being conservative," Reed admitted, "I've saved 10 times as much on suet. Even $1 a cake adds up really fast and I'm on a budget. I used to spend $45 on suet per cage a month--and I have seven feeders. Now I have all Duncraft feeders with the Suet Shield and I spend less than $3 per cage on suet per month.

"The Suet Shield has worked out very well for me--the nuthatches and other birds are on the suet cake as soon as I turn around," Reed added. "The [Suet Shield] paid for itself in less than a month because the suet wrap saves the cage from being ravaged by squirrels."

Duncraft sells more than 80 suet feeders and 95 varieties of suet, now with the addition of two feeders designed to keep your birds fed 24/7, especially when you're on a budget.

About Duncraft
In 1952, Duncraft, based in Concord, NH, became a leader in the backyard bird feeding industry with their original Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station, an innovative design at the time, bringing birds close-up while enjoying bird seed, peanut butter and water right outside your window. Today, Duncraft manufactures more than 600 original bird feeders and houses, designed for intermediate to advanced bird lovers. A national provider of backyard bird feeding supplies, Duncraft connects you with the products you need to succeed in your bird feeding adventures.

Customers interested in purchasing products in the Suet Shield Wrap product line and other backyard birding supplies can visit Duncraft's website located at http://www.duncraft.com

SOURCE Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore

Contact:
Shelby Dunn-Kimball
Vice President, CMO
Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore
Email: skimball@duncraft.com
Phone: 603-224-0200 x.135
Hours: M-F 8:30-5 PM EST
After Hours: 603-491-3571

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Concord, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/24/2015 -- Duncraft's owner Mike Dunn introduces the newest addition to their line of over 600 original Duncraft Exclusives with six new Suet Shield bird feeders, which come with their stainless steel insert designed to make suet last longer.

The Suet Shield is a universal wire grid insert made to effectively restrict feeding access for larger birds and squirrels. Squirrels will no longer be able to grab large chunks of suet through the 1/4 inch fine wire mesh, reserving the rest for desirable suet-loving birds like chickadees, woodpeckers and more. The protective metal basket fits any standard-sized suet cake.

"The new Suet Shield Blocker Feeder is just exactly what I needed to keep my woodpeckers happy. The squirrels and raccoons used to steal all my suet. Now there is always a meal for this male Hairy and other woodpeckers. Thanks Duncraft!" said a Duncraft customer.

The Suet Shield reduces suet consumption from larger birds by six times or more, helping suet cakes last for a week or longer. This convenient bird feeding solution is easy to install--simply place a suet cake in the stainless steel basket.

"Our customers love feeding suet because of the variety of birds it attracts, but larger birds can eat one suet cake in less than a day. We created the Suet Shield to preserve suet cakes for the small birds and, ultimately, to save our customers money," said Shelby Dunn-Kimball, our marketing officer.

There are six bird feeders in the exclusive Suet Shield product line: Sheltered Suet Shield Feeder, Sheltered Suet Shield Tree Mount Feeder, Suet Shield Blocker Feeder, Tail Prop Suet Shield Feeder, Upside Down Suet Shield Feeder and Window Suet Shield Blocker Feeder.

Depending on which Suet Shield bird feeder you get, you can hang where desired or mount against any flat surface for a more convenient bird feeding experience. The Suet Shield is only available at Duncraft and comes with any of the six Suet Shield bird feeders in this new product line for better bird feeding success.

Duncraft sells more than 80 suet feeders and 95 varieties of suet, now with the addition of six exclusive Suet Shield feeders designed to keep your birds fed 24/7, even if you're on a budget.

About Duncraft
In 1952, Duncraft, based in Concord, NH, became a leader in the backyard bird feeding industry with their original Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station, an innovative design at the time, bringing birds close-up while enjoying bird seed, peanut butter and water right outside your window. Today, Duncraft manufactures more than 600 original bird feeders and houses, designed for intermediate to advanced bird lovers. The largest online retailer of backyard birding supplies, Duncraft connects you with the products you need to succeed in your bird feeding adventures.

Customers interested in purchasing products in the Suet Shield line and other bird feeding supplies can visit Duncraft's website located at http://www.duncraft.com

SOURCE Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore

Contact:
Shelby Dunn-Kimball
Vice President, CMO
Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore
Email: skimball@duncraft.com
Phone: 603-224-0200 x.135
Hours: M-F 8:30-5 PM EST
After Hours: 603-491-3571

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Concord, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/09/2015 -- Duncraft recently asked their Facebook fans to help name their new bird feeder and fan Corrie Powell inspired the winning name, Duncraft Double Delight Feeding Station, chosen on August 20, 2015.

Platform bird feeders are well-known for being versatile because you can put them anywhere, even outside your big picture window so you can watch the birds while you relax in your favorite chair. While platform feeders are a favorite feeder, they're popular for another reason. The wide platform lets you serve any type of bird food, from bird seed to suet pellets, mealworms, corn, seed blocks and more. In a platform feeder, pretty much anything goes--and the birds know it!

"We've found placing suet near fresh bird seed invites a greater number of birds to a single location, which creates a better bird watching experience," said Shelby Dunn-Kimball, our marketing officer.

The Double Delight Feeding Station is made from two parts: a clear plastic feeding platform and a 5-piece sectional pole. The feeding station holds two suet cakes and several pounds of seed with no limit to the amount of perching room for the birds.

When asked "What's unique?" about the Duncraft Double Delight Feeding Station, owner Mike Dunn said, "It's an all-in-one feeder with good visual attraction qualities, so the birds can see it from above and enter from any side. The seed and suet is a winning combination."

"It's one of my favorite feeders," he continued. "I have it at home and the birds love it. It's easy to service and see all the activity from above, too."

Duncraft's Double Delight Feeding Station is an all-in-one feeding resource for birds all year round, especially during the winter months.

About Duncraft
In 1952, Duncraft, based in Concord, NH, became a leader in the backyard bird feeding industry with their original Flight Deck Windowsill Feeding Station, an innovative design at the time, bringing birds close-up while enjoying bird seed, peanut butter and water right outside your window. Today, Duncraft manufactures more than 600 original bird feeders and houses, designed for intermediate to advanced bird lovers. A national provider of backyard bird feeding supplies, Duncraft connects you with the products you need to succeed in your bird feeding adventures.

Customers interested in purchasing bird houses and other bird feeding supplies can visit Duncraft's website located at http://www.duncraft.com.

SOURCE Duncraft | Wild Bird Superstore

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm