Can you use oiled sunflower seed in this feeder?
2071111
If by "oiled sunflower seed" you mean Black Oil Sunflower seeds, yes. Should you put the seed in this feeder specifically, no. Not at all. I get into more detail in my review but the design is terrible and you're better off using a different brand.
2071112
I never did either but I think they might be too big for the opening. I use sunflower chips.
2071113
It took a few days for the birds to get used to it, but all I put in it is sunflower seeds and the birds LOVE it. I finally have my titmouse birds back and lots of chickadees, plus juncos and sparrows. Many others too, but what I like is the squirrels can't get the seed!
2071114
Yes, black oil sunflower seeds work fine. The birds have no problem getting the seeds through the opening.
261535
This feeder has tiny slots that allow the birds to extract the thistle (Nyler) seeds. Any other very tiny seeds would also work. Bigger seeds like the black oil sunflower would require the port-style feeder with a larger access opening. The Brome classic is that style. The manufacturer has an educational website with all the styles based on seed/nut size and bird size. brome bird care dot com.These feeders are on Amazon. They work very well.
1867591
Black sunflower seeds are what this is made for. Most mixes have a lot of smaller seeds that will fall out. I have found the birds have difficulty getting sunflower out though and would not recommend this feeder. It takes at least a week for them to empty this one and my other feeders need to be filled every day or two.
1433175
I only use sunflower seeds but I just went out and looked at my feeder and I don't think you would have a problem with the millet. The way the perch/port is constructed it blocks the seed from just flowing out the port. The bird has to pick the seeds out from the bottom of the openings.
940231
Chickadees do come to this feeder-they are good customers, though goldfinches are the primary users. Sunflower seeds would not fit through the holes (haven't tried shelled sunflower seed bits, but I believe that nyger is the only seed for this feeder).
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.
2191192
Not at all - I use a wild songbird mix that is mostly sunflower seeds in shell and have so many more birds around now. Have to fill it every couple of days. I swear the birds chirp at me when it's empty!
2191196
It might have taken a day or two but the birds love the feeder. I use black oil sunflower seeds and they gobble them up every day. Give it a little more time or maybe move it to a different location. I have two of them and they are in a small tree near the bird bath. Good luck I hope it works out for you.
1327965
...interesting question. If you were pouring finer bird seeds, such as millet or niger, the larger funnel in this set would work... However, these funnels are relatively small and I don't believe they'd work for normal wild bird seed mixes (those with corn, sunflower seeds, etc.). In general, I'm not terribly pleased with this set of funnels... they're of poor quality. I would look elsewhere.
1867593
I use it strictly for small sunflower seeds. I do not purchase my food online...shipping costs would kill me!!! I feed 50# every three weeks. Enjoy your birds!
885917
Yes. I have this feeder filled with sunflower seeds and another filled with regular bird seed and they definitely prefer this one. I see a lot of cardinals and wood p_eckers too.
2020045
Depends on the size of the peanuts..whole ones NO. smaller pieces YES. What works are black oil seeds so if the pieces would be around that size or smaller ..YES..The only draw back with this feeder is that sometimes mold forms at the bottom and it is a dickens to get cleaned out. It is necessary to keep on top with cleaning..I use a different feeder for my peanut offerings.
2008569
I have very good luck with sunflower seeds. I just throw a handful around the cage and another handful in the middle of the cage. Peanut butter and Ritz crackers work pretty well too.
1843636
Do not use oil. I have observed other birds drinking water from the Ant Trap
940235
Actually, what we use are black oil sunflower seeds. Definitely for Chickadees, one of my wife's favorite birds!
2206506
We have a lot of cardinals feeding on ours. We only use shelled sunflower seeds.
1679677
I asked the guy who installed my softener and he says is ok to mix. And yes you can use it in feeder