Duncraft Seed By The Month

What's in the box: Bird seed you pick yourself, such as Duncraft's own no-waste blends, delivered on a repeating schedule, with the option to add feeders or accessories.

Duncraft is a long-running wild bird supply retailer that says it has served bird lovers since 1952, and its recurring seed option is built on that catalog. The main menu points to an AutoShip program, which is how you get seed or other supplies delivered on a repeating schedule. The site does not clearly describe a separate monthly club with its own pricing. Expect to choose your products and how often they arrive, rather than receive a curated surprise box. The big strength is range. Duncraft sells its own seed blends, such as the Super No-Waste Blend, along with more than 400 feeders, over 150 bird houses, bird baths, suet feeders and squirrel baffles. That makes it easy to match seed to the feeders you already own or add gear to the same order. Many products are Duncraft exclusives. The downsides are what you would expect from a retailer rather than a dedicated subscription brand. Seed is heavy and bulky, and the site advertises free shipping only on orders of $99 or more, so small recurring orders may cost extra to ship. The rules for skipping, pausing or cancelling are not spelled out up front. For backyard birders who already know what their birds eat and just want to stop running out, it is a practical, no-fuss choice.