Continue the Seed & Birdfood Base Ingredients Series
→ Part 1: Individual Seed Powders & Meals Explained
→ Part 2: Birdseed Boilie Base Mixes (Templates & Recipes)
These are starting frameworks — not rigid recipes.
Always roll test batches first.
Template 1 – Spring / Fall Birdseed Mix
Soft, digestible, fast leaking.
Dry mix (1 kg):
- 250g semolina
- 200g toasted soy flour
- 150g ground hemp
- 150g mixed birdseed (fine)
- 100g tiger nut flour
- 100g peanut flour
- 50g egg albumen
Behavior: softens 8–12 hrs, excellent cold edges.
Template 2 – Balanced Year-Round Mix
Dry mix (1 kg):
- 220g semolina
- 220g soy flour
- 180g mixed birdseed
- 150g tiger nut flour
- 120g peanut flour
- 60g wheatgerm
- 50g egg albumen
Behavior: durable but active.
Template 3 – Budget Campaign Mix
Dry mix (1 kg):
- 300g semolina
- 300g soy flour
- 200g mixed birdseed
- 150g ground peanuts
- 50g wheatgerm
Cheap. Effective. Easy to roll.
Rolling method
- Mix dry thoroughly
- Add eggs slowly
- Rest dough 10–15 mins
- Roll
- Boil 60–90 sec (16–20mm)
- Air dry 6–24 hrs
Jar test overnight before mass production.
Common mistakes
- Too coarse with no binder
- Too much sunflower or linseed
- Skipping rest time
- Overboiling soft mixes
- No testing
Final Thoughts
Birdseed is not filler.
It’s structural engineering for boilies.
Used properly, it:
- increases attraction
- improves digestion
- speeds acceptance
- keeps carp feeding longer
Every serious base mix benefits from some form of seed content.
Next Steps
Move on to:
Vegetable Proteins
Nut Meals & Flours
Flours & Grains
Build layered baits — not single-ingredient mixes.
Continue the Seed & Birdfood Base Ingredients Series
→ Part 1: Individual Seed Powders & Meals Explained
→ Part 2: Birdseed Boilie Base Mixes (Templates & Recipes)
Disclaimer: All examples are guidance only. Product strength varies. Always check labels and adjust inclusion and binders accordingly.