Soft Food Mealworm Feeders

Our top picks: best feeders for soft foods. 

Soft and live foods can be scattered on the ground, placed on a bird table or fed from one of our softfood feeders (shown below) to protect them from the weather. Our Softfoods™ are an important year-round bird food for Blackbirds, Robins, Dunnocks, Wrens, Starlings and other ground and bird table visiting wild birds.

Shop our range of bird feeders for soft and live foods below:  

Coal tits feeding on soft food from a feeder.

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Understanding the Importance of Soft Foods for Birds

Birds have diverse dietary needs that change with seasons, their life stages, and local food availability. Soft foods like our signature Softfoods™ provide essential nutrients and are particularly favoured by a variety of species including Blackbirds, Robins, and Starlings. Learn more below about why soft foods are essential.

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The Challenge of Outdoor Feeding

While it's natural to scatter soft and live foods on the ground, this method has its drawbacks. Weather conditions can easily ruin the food, and ground-feeding can also make our feathered friends vulnerable to predators. A dedicated feeder, like our Robin & Small Bird Feeder, offers an ideal solution, providing protection from weather and a safer feeding spot away from potential threats.

  • Hanging, black mesh feeder for all types of seed mixes, sunflower seeds and suet.

    Adaptable Feeding Solutions

    Different birds have varying preferences when it comes to feeding. The Mesh Hanging Wild Bird Feeder Tray provides a versatile feeding platform, suitable for everything from seed mixes to suet pellets and live foods.

  • Celebrating our Feathered Icons

    Robins hold a special place in many hearts. Show your appreciation and cater specifically to their needs with the I Love Robins Feeder, designed to be the perfect dining spot for these beloved birds.

  • Sturdy, black curved bracket suitable for hanging a bird feeder, available from Haith's.

    Accessories for Convenience

    A good feeder becomes great with the right accessories. Looking for a way to securely and stylishly hang your feeders? Keep an eye out for our Curved Bird Feeder Bracket!

Bird Feeders for Soft Foods & Mealworms FAQs

What are Soft Foods?

SoftFoods™ are a blend of soft and live foods specially formulated to meet the dietary needs of certain bird species. They contain essential nutrients and are preferred by birds like Blackbirds, Robins, and Starlings.

Why use specialised feeders for soft foods and mealworms?

Soft foods can get soggy and spoil quickly when exposed to the weather. Specialised feeders protect the food from rain and snow, ensuring that birds get fresh food. They also provide a safe feeding spot away from predators.

Can I use these feeders for other types of bird food?

While these feeders are designed for soft foods and mealworms, many of them, like the Mesh Hanging Wild Bird Feeder Tray, are versatile and can be used for seed mixes, suet pellets, and more.