Has anyone had any problems with worms (white ones) with this birdseed?
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I don't have that problem (worms) in this seed. Thank you for posting so I could check. (I used a flashlight to be sure). Also, most birds in my yard do not like this seed as others have said.
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I might add that I no longer buy this stuff. Mostly filler that birds leave all over the ground.
1185460
Yes I just noticed the same thing, worms and some kind of webbing that I am fairly certain is from the worms. Have you found out if anything should be done about it?
1683274
I have never had problems with the Woodpeckers feeding from the Hummingbird feeders. I have Birdfeeders with Sunflower seeds and also Suet Feeder nearby the Woodpeckers stick with those.
479105
I have been feeding Kaytee mealworms to my bluebirds, wrens, catbirds, titmice, white breasted nuthatch, mockingbirds, pine warblers, and sparrows for over 2 yrs. The mealworms are not killing my birds.
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I didn't read about the worms. Haven't noticed them. Of course, I grind them and add them as powder to food, so maybe I'm added ground worms as well.
235513
Perfectly safe. These aren't the same types of worms that infect your animals. They only go after the insects in your soil.
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It looks like there are some small holes on the bottom of the feeder tray. But, if they do go all the way through, they are already so clogged that they won't offer any significant drainage. Honestly, this thing is on the small-ish size - it holds about a quart of seed. I find that during the busy summer days the birds completely empty it every day, so there really isn't too much time for the seed to rot. That might sound like a negative comment, but I think the birds get fresh seed this way. Just remember to put it in an easily accessible location because you'll need to take it down to refill it. It looks like there are some small holes on the bottom of the feeder tray. But, if they do go all the way through, they are already so clogged that they won't offer any significant drainage. Honestly, this thing is on the small-ish size - it holds about a quart of seed. I find that during the busy summer days the birds completely empty it every day, so there really isn't too much time for the seed to rot. That might sound like a negative comment, but I think the birds get fresh seed this way. Just remember to put it in an easily accessible location because you'll need to take it down to... » Read More It looks like there are some small holes on the bottom of the feeder tray. But, if they do go all the way through, they are already so clogged that they won't offer any significant drainage. Honestly, this thing is on the small-ish size - it holds about a quart of seed. I find that during the busy summer days the birds completely empty it every day, so there really isn't too much time for the seed to rot. That might sound like a negative comment, but I think the birds get fresh seed this way. Just remember to put it in an easily accessible location because you'll need to take it down to refill it. « Show Less
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Well vented but don't let The bins get to thick with debris. Nothing bothering mine other than worms and a little smell. Maybe you're putting to much compost debris in the bin at one time? it's taking too long for the worms to eat it so therefore the flies have something to deposit their eggs upon. I wouldn't hesitate to call the worm farm and ask him any questions, if you haven't done so yet.
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I have yet to have a problem with mold, fungi, or flies. I recommend Fox Farm Ocean Forest to all customers for indoor gardening. It's the best that I've used.
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I did NOT experience stem rot and I can absolutely say that I did NOT have the first horn worm....and it was the first year that I didn't. I was very impressed with the product and have already planted my tomatoes for this year...and am re-using the collars. Good luck!
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I use hulled sunflower seeds and have no problems. I would guess that your mix has items too large to go through the holes. It's designed for birdseed.
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I use a mesh seed guard like this one: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=20947&cmpid;=04csegpl&ref;=6111&subref;=AA&CAWELAID;=525384260&CA;GPSPN=pla&catargetid;=530005150000090886&c;adevice=cI got mine at a local bird supply store. They are pretty cheap and when they get dirty, you can throw them in the washing machine.
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We purchased a Backyard Boys Woodworking BBW54 from Amazon for about $20. It works great, and keeps the mockingbirds away. We have ours within 10' or so of our nearest seed feeder with no conflicts. The seed eaters don't want the worms, and the blues don't eat seeds.
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I have not had problems with birds, but have had 2 black snakes get tangled in it when it was on the ground-- I used it to protect my tulips, and when the foilage died, it was on the ground and they got trapped in it.
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Birds are messy. We hung our feeder over a patch of unused scrubby grass. It's pretty bald now because we feed our birds regularly. Seeds spill out when I fill the feeder and I'm sure some also get dropped. I suggest hanging the feeder over a piece of ground you don't care about or over some paved portion.
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Yep, sounds like some dumb birds. I suggest lining the bottom of the tray with some sunflower seed hearts to get them started. I suppose it's possible the seed is no good. Birds are smart about that. Make sure the batch of sunflower seed hearts is not tainted. I've not experienced a problem with sunflower seeds going bad but have several times with thistle in another feeder I have. Good luck! Keep me posted!
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I would say yes, keeping in mind that some bird seed mixes have sun flower seeds, this could be a problem distributing the mix evenly.
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It does not appear to have been treated, but I'm pretty sure those chemicals would be harmful to the birds. I bought this feeder to replace one that I'd had hanging up since 1991, so they hold up pretty well.