What bird seed would you recommend for cardinals in this bird feeder?
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They prefer sunflower seeds. We use the "no waste" type in this feeder so there are not so many shells left on the ground.
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Make sure window is clean for suction cups to stay put. Mine held on very well until a squirrell sat on and squeezed into it one too many times. It didn't break though. Just clean the surface before sticking it on.
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I wouldn't attempt to attract Cardinals or any other large birds as this feeder wouldn't support them for very long sorry to say.
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I just got a typical bag of seed that also had a lot of sunflower seeds. The cardinals that came to my window seemed to eat those a lot. Good luck.
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Black Sunflower Seed...it's the birds favorite, and my feeder gets attention several times a day!
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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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Thistle seed is pretty light weight (and expensive) and may blow away in the wind if you put it in a mixed seed feeder. You would probably do better with a thistle tube feeder with the tiny holes. The smaller perches are great for finches but difficult for the larger birds to perch on. I've had great luck with both the thistle tubes and the socks. With socks, cheaper is better. They don't hold up as well, but it's easier for the birds to get the seed out of the cheap ones.
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Yes, cardinals seem to love the Solutions Feeder. I fill my feeder with black sunflower seeds, and birds just flock to it, especially the cardinals.
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Cardinals feed at mine all the time. Even a red bellied woodpecker manages to feed on it. I've had mine for years & years and it really works to keep the squirrels from the bird food. Funny to watch them try though!
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I started with shelled cracked sunflower seeds which practically fall out of the slot. Then when the birds got the idea I slowly added in whole seeds over time. Birds love shelled cracked seed but it is more expensive and harder to find.
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I have mixed seed in both of mine. I don't have a problem with crows so not sure. Only cardinals have been attracted so far
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I agree with the first comment. Cardinals can use the feeder, but seem to prefer a platform style feeder. I have seen them sitting on the ground under the Squirrel Solutions Feeder waiting for another bird to spill seed onto the ground!
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I'm in Western NY and use a premium songbird blend. I stay away from anything with cracked corn to discourage grackles and blackbirds from bullying the chickadees, nuthatches and cardinals I do want to attract.
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Yes,I have Cardinals come every day,they like to feed from the tray but us the perches often when there is no more seed in the tray,this is the best bird feeder on the market,have given them as housewarming gifts and every one gets enjoyment watching the birds.
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I have the 8 station feeder and I have cardinals feeding all the time. We have a couple that seem to love to hang out on the station and watch the yard and eat all the time!
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Cardinals routinely use my feeder and I have to adjust it to light settings to keep the starlings and blackbirds out of it. Have used this feeder since last December and I am very pleased with it. Recommended it to a friend and they are very pleased with their new feeder also.
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I would check with the Audubon society on what seed mixture is best for your area. I know the Home Depot near me carries seed blends for the region I live in. The openings in the bottom screen of the feeder are small enough to hold most seeds while still letting rain drain through. Very sturdy feeder.
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WE have had this up for a week now and it is a very busy feeder. We have Sparrows, Chickadees and Finches. Only other bird that has landed has been a cardinal, but it is mostly the smaller birds.
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I do not know...I use black sun flower seeds, and there is waste from the birds picking at it..But I love this feeder because it is almost squirrel proof....It is such a bargain in cost...try it...
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I have not seen the Cardinals in this area use it. I believe the openings are too small for them to access the seeds in the tube. The Grackles do not even attempt to use it. It is designed to let small birds (Finches, Sparrows etc.) access but not larger birds. It's a good product. Easy to clean/fill and it keeps out the squirrels.
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We don't have cardinals, but I really doubt they could fit into the cage. The small birds really like it. But - the flickers can feed by sticking just their head into the cage and using their long beak and tongue to get to the food. It is quite a good show.