Wagner's 53003 Farmer's Delight Wild Bird Food with Cherry Flavor, 20-Pound Bag

I never thought I’d become “that person”—you know, the one who buys bird food in bulk and starts identifying cardinals by name like they’re part of the family. Yet here I am, with a 20-pound bag of Wagner’s Wild Bird Food and a yard that now resembles a feathery version of Grand Central Station at rush hour.Let me tell you: this stuff is basically five-star dining for birds.⸻The DeliveryWhen the 20-pound bag arrived, I thought, “This is too much bird food. There’s no way I’ll get through it.” Oh, how naive I was. I scooped some into the feeder, set it outside, and within ten minutes, my backyard transformed into the avian equivalent of a Las Vegas buffet.Birds I’d never seen before suddenly appeared. Sparrows, finches, cardinals, blue jays—basically every feathered creature within a five-mile radius got the memo. I half-expected an eagle to swoop down with a reservation slip.⸻The Bird ReactionsI imagine the conversation among the birds went something like this:• Cardinal #1: “Hey, where’d you get the fresh seeds?”• Cardinal #2: “Wagner’s, baby. Only the best.”• Blue Jay: “Step aside, peasants. I’m here for the sunflower seeds.”• Tiny Sparrow: [drowned out by chaos]The feeding frenzy was so intense that I started considering whether I needed to put out numbered tickets like a deli counter.⸻QualityThe seed itself looks… well, like bird food. But the birds know. You can’t fool them. I’ve put out generic bargain-bin seed before, and the birds treated it like an awkward salad at a potluck—picked at it, looked around disappointed, then flew off to my neighbor’s house.With Wagner’s? Clean bowls every time. They eat it like it’s their last meal on earth. Even the squirrels are impressed, which, admittedly, is not a plus. I’ve seen one squirrel make off with a literal handful, looking smug, like he just robbed Fort Knox.⸻The ChaosHere’s the thing no one tells you: once you put out Wagner’s, you no longer control your backyard. The birds do. Morning coffee on the porch? Forget it. The second you step outside, they stare at you like a mob boss demanding tribute.I once dared to let the feeder run empty for a day. Big mistake. The birds assembled on the fence in a perfectly organized row, glaring at me like tiny feathered debt collectors. I’m 90% sure one crow tapped a wing against its throat in a “pay up” gesture.⸻The Unexpected Side Effects1. Free Entertainment: Netflix? Overrated. Watching a woodpecker try to squeeze onto a feeder built for finches? Priceless.2. New Alarm Clock: Birds don’t care about weekends. They will sing the “feed me” song at 6:30 AM sharp.3. Neighborhood Fame: My neighbor asked why all the birds hang out in my yard now. I told him I run the hottest bird bistro in town. He hasn’t spoken to me since.⸻The Weight of ResponsibilityBuying 20 pounds of bird food is like signing a long-term contract. You’re not just feeding birds—you’re becoming part of their daily routine. If you think you can just “stop anytime,” think again. Birds are creatures of habit, and Wagner’s turns them into loyal, demanding customers.One chickadee actually followed me to my car one morning, as if to say, “Hey, don’t forget to refill the feeder before you leave, pal.”⸻Price vs. ValueYes, it’s a big bag. Yes, it feels like overkill at first. But once you see the joy of a cardinal strutting around like it owns the place, you’ll realize it’s worth every penny. Plus, you’ll feel like a benevolent monarch, graciously providing sustenance to your tiny winged subjects.And honestly? Compared to other hobbies, it’s cheap. Golf costs more. Streaming services cost more. Therapy costs more. Watching chickadees fight over sunflower seeds while you sip coffee? That’s therapy you get for free with every scoop.⸻The Lemon TestOkay, this product doesn’t actually smell like lemons (looking at you, dishwasher cleaner), but I conducted my own test: left the feeder out for 48 hours with Wagner’s vs. a feeder with cheap seed. Result? The bargain feeder was untouched, like a sad buffet of wilted lettuce. The Wagner’s feeder was picked so clean I could practically see my reflection in the bottom. Case closed.⸻Final VerdictWagner’s Wild Bird Food doesn’t just feed birds. It summons them. It turns your backyard into a feathery social club where everyone’s invited—except you, because you’re just the staff now. It’s high-quality, lasts a surprisingly long time (unless the squirrels unionize), and makes you feel like Snow White, if Snow White also had to clean sunflower shells off the porch every day.⸻Final Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars)• Quality: Excellent.• Bird Approval: Unanimous.• Squirrel Approval: Unfortunately, also unanimous.• Human Entertainment Value: Off the charts.• Downside: You now work for the birds.

The birds seem to like it. So if the birds are happy, I'm happy. It was priced pretty decently.

So we actually run two identical bird feeders we even use the exact same bird cakes in each bird feeder The only difference is the feed we put in The middle part of each one. This feed seems to draw smaller birds more often, Bright yellow, bright orange and a lot of chickadees and finches. I really enjoy this mix I would consider this a high quality, cleaner, bird loving food. The birds cannot seem to get enough of it

I think it should have more sunflower seed. My birds don't seem to care too much! I filled their feeders on Sunday and they are already empty.

This wild bird food with cherry flavor has been a hit in my backyard. The 20-pound bag lasts a while, and I've noticed more variety of birds showing up since I started using it - cardinals, finches, you name it. It doesn't make a mess like some mixes, and the seeds seem fresh with no dust. Great value for keeping the feeders full without breaking the bank - definitely plan to reorder.

I like the price on the the Bird food, but the Bird's became to pick so. I catered to the birds and gave them the old bird seed. Overall good price and good product

I’ve been using this Wild Bird Food mix for a couple of weeks, and it’s a hit. Cardinals, finches, blue jays, and even doves are visiting daily. The seed looks fresh and clean, with more sunflower seeds and less filler than bargain blends so there’s barely any waste under the feeder. The resealable bag keeps it fresh, and it pours easily into both tube and platform feeders without clogging.

Way to much millet (85 to 90 percent), and the sunflower seeds are small, so far the birds do not like it. I will need to go back to the one sold at the megastore. You get a lot but if the birds won't eat it then it is a waste of money