Does this also take thistle seeds? I see there are 3 sections but wasn't sure it accepted thistle seeds.
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This feeder will accept and deliver a variety of seed sizes. The seed storage area is divided into 3 different sectionsand a different seed size may be used in each section. Or the same size may be used in all three and/or mixed in allsections. My birds find the perch area to be solid and sure.
1502102
I suppose you could use it for thistle but I would rather use a regular thistle feeder or sock. I think the tiny thistle seeds would blow away in the breeze before the birds got to them. I notice that the finches really like the socks. BTW, I still love this feeder and the many wild birds (including last years invasion of Red Polls) have used it heavily.
1502103
Would not do well with thistle seed. All 3 bins come out to same tray so would mix with other seed.
1502104
It would hold thistle seed OK but I think it is more designed for larger seed. It is what I call a well feeder. The seed falls into a well at the bottom where the birds can take what they want. It would work. It is a very well built feeder, I have had one for a while and have had no problems with it. I hope this helps
1502105
I've never put thistle seeds in but yes it could. All 3 sections are divided with a wide open area abt 1/4 inch for birds to get to seeds.
1502106
Not good for thistle seeds I don't think as it is large. The sections end up in one feeding tray. Seeds would me mixed eventually. I do like the feeder. It is durable and sturdy. This is the second one I have had. Used the other for many years until the plastic which contains the seed finally got somewhat brittle and cracked. It hit the ground many times when squirrels would add too much weight to it surviving many falls. When I had it hanging from a very tall tree's limb that squirrels couldn't bother it. But, we lost the tree in the Texas drought.
1502107
As has been mentioned, thistle seeds could be put in this feeder, but they are for feeding gold finches and not all other birds. The thistle seeds are small, and work much better in a regular thistle feeder that is designed for the finches to hang upside down to feed. This feeder is great for sunflower seeds and the mixed bird seed. Many different birds come to feed at it, and it is very well made - sturdy.
1502108
It does not have a screen like thistle feeders normally have so I guess it is mainly for regular bird seed.
1502109
It will hold anything as the sections are open at the bottom. I love this feeder because it is so big I only have to fill it every 5 days or so.
1017765
Yes you can use small bird feed with this feeder. I use thistle in mine and it will take other very small bird seed. the comment about upside bird feeders for finches is wrong. They are the only birds that can feed upside down. It keeps many other small birds out of you finch feeder. Finches love this bird feeder. Some years they stay away for extended time no known reason but be patient they will return.
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I think only thistle seed(nyjer) or a seed that small would work in this squirrel buster finch feeder because the feed hole is so very small. Larger seeds like sunflower would not-the birds could not access larger seeds.The classic squirrel buster feeder works well for black sunflower seed(I have one of those also, rate it 5 stars).
278127
I dont know about canadian thistle specifically but i can say that I've used it to pull some surprisingly deep dandilions
477801
I personally do not have much Canadian Thistle, but the few I have used it on, have come up with no problem. Dandelions have deep roots also. That is what I primarily used it on. I can say enough about how much I love this tool. It does an outstanding job!
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Someone mentioned mint seeds in the reviews, but I don't see that listed on the packets shown. I wish the vendor would give an exact list so I'd know for sure what I'm getting... ??
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You could use it as the weed seedlings germinate, but you would have to consistently apply every 3 or 4 with this over several weeks. On the other hands, I found it is very effective on young thistle plants.
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yes it is- and squirrels don't care for thistle which is what this feeder is designed for.
2210463
I am the original lister of this product, Raven Moonlight. I know there are other stores that piggy backed on our product, but Raven Moonlight is only responsible if you order from us not from other sellers. I have no idea what other sellers include in their products. All of our herbs in the sampler are also either organic or wild harvested. I am not sure what other sellers are selling. Also all of our Herbs ARE food and Medical grade so you CAN cook with them if applicable. Once again - I am not sure what other sellers are offering. Thank you!
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I've only used nijer (thistle) seeds so I cannot give you an objective answer regarding the use of other types of seeds with the feeder. The birds appear not to have any problems extracting the thistle from the slots in the tube. Sorry I could not be more helpful in answering your question with regards to other seed types.
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As long as it's not a really heavy one. Something plastic. I currently have a tube feeder(for thistle or sunflower seeds) on mine. If your feeder is wood, it will be heavier & I doubt it would hold it.
2064074
I put the plants in...have trief different sizes..for me as an amateur..I prefer the bigger plants..but I think soneone with a green thumb could try seeds
1954131
no. screen is too large for thistle seed. gold finch love it, though. whatever seed is in it - I only use sunflower, safflower, etc., no junk seed; they eat out of it, but the thistle seed will fall out.
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Hey Burrel, I just purchased the seed myself and have not been able to see how it is going to respond yet. Good luck!
331464
yes, it does. In fact, sunflower seeds is what I have in ours. Red birds, finches, woodpeckers, tufted Titmouse, blue jays all feed from ti. Again, if you have a squirrel population....it will need to be modified to keep them out.
934283
I went over the ingredients and did not see milk thistle listed. Hope this helps.
1953153
It doesn't come with plants or seeds. You get to choose which seeds you want to buy and use.