Can a seed type other than Niger be used in this feeder? Thanks for answering questions.
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Can't think of a seed small enough, but it would have to be at most the same size as any thistle type of seed... GREAT feeder, though....... We feed year around and are in Vermont so our criteria are a real challenge for any feeder and we're in our second year.
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Yes, but they would have to be other fine seeds, nothing like sunflower seeds. There are squirrel busters that do feed the larger seeds and they are also very effective.
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The openings are pretty small....a normal mixed seed with sunflower and corn pieces etc. would be too large for the openings. I'd say it's better suited to just niger seed.
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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.
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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.
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Sorry, I have not tried anything else. However, I doubt that since the holes are pretty small.
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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).
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It works very well with sunflower seed. That is what I use exclusively. the Cardinals will go to the perch of the feeder and eat from there.
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This is a nyjer seed feeder. Squirrels not much interested in nyjer. Very popular with finches and redpolls though.
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So far, I have not had a problem with any type of seeds. Just have to pour slowly into feeder from top. Since I used this feeder, I have several new types of birds in my yard.
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I use a rectangular type plastic scoop that you can pick up at at bird food retailers (any including big box stores). Lift the top up of the feeder and fill the scoop and open the slide on the bottom of the scoop. You can control the seed much better that way.
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Only if it has a place to hang. What makes it work is if the cage has squirrel weight on it making it drop down to cover seed ports. I have the large feeder with the cardinal ring and this one. This one the flickers, creepers and blue jays particularly enjoy because they can hang on the cage in any position. Brome, to me, is the best feeders on the market! We live in a rural forested area and its not unusual to have up to 30 - 40 squirrels trying to do anything and everything to get in the feeders. They even wrap theirselves around the cardinal ring and nap. Their only success is to do a flying assault to knock seed out on the ground.
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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.
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Oh sure. Birds always do that regardless of the feeder. I've even seen them go out of their way to pick out items from a suet cake and drop them. All you can do is try to stock as much of the "favorite food" of the majority of the birds that visit your feeder. That might limit the variety of birds though. My chickadees only seem to want peanuts or corn while the finches eat only millet. Most of the niger seeds and sunflower seeds go over the side but the towhees and squirrels police those up off the ground. All just "part of the show."
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Hi Leanne, Thanks for your question. In response, we always recommend Black Oil Sunflower Seed as we've found it to work best with the "Skinny Squirrel" bird feeders. However, many of our customers have reported using a wide variety of other types of seed, with good results. Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
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Yes I use regular seed in this model, it is good quality and easy to clean.
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It can be used for any feed while most feeders fit a specific type of seed. In Wisconsin we use it for "critter feed" and place it on the ground. Can also use bread pieces, cob corn.
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I use a wild bird seed mix made by a local nursery. Its a combination of several different seeds. Im in Southern Florida and would be concerned that the dried fruit might stick to the feeder. As far as nuts are concerned, I dont see any reason why this feeder wouldn't accommodate them.
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I think you could but the feeding holes are very small slits designed for thistle,which looks like tiny sunflower seeds. I think standard bird feed will have some seeds that will not fit through the openings and some will probably pour through.
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There are larger No/No feeders than this seed ball. However, they are mesh tube-style feeders, not in this ball shape.
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I myself just use regular birdseed, it has some sunflower seeds in it. I can't keep mine full enough.
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I don't believe caked food would work for this type of feeder. It's meant for seeds.
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i use oily sunflower seeds. i'm sure you could use any kind. because the feeder is not huge, i doubt the crows would fit. our biggest problem is the squirrels and chipmunks - but they are so funny to watch. hope this helps.