Would shell-less seed work for this? LIke the shelled sunflower seeds? I live in an apartment complex, and need to get the no waste type.
1110860
I think the shell- less sunflower seeds would fall right through. When I fill it with the shelled sunflower seeds, some do come out as I'm filling it.
1110861
I don't see why it wouldn't--it's still sunflower seeds(white) called safflower seed--squirals don't like this seed!!
1110862
No, I would say the openings are way too large... seeds would just fall though. And the birds DO make a huge mess with this feeder. Having lived with 2 of these feeders for a month, knowing what I know now, I would NOT have purchased them. They are well-made enough -- I just don't care for the huge mess they make. Maybe if my yard were larger, but as it is, it's a regular town lot of 50' x 150'.
1110863
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...
1110864
The holes are relatively large and sunflowers with shells can fall out so I would think that shelled seeds have a higher probability of falling. That said I don't believe they would flow out.
982369
I find safflower seed from Home Depot or Lowe's works well. Just make sure it is only safflower seeds.
178167
Since these hemp seeds are already shelled, I'm guessing that they will not sprout. I would look for raw, fresh unshelled hemp seeds if you are wanting to sprout. I would also google "profitable organic hemp seeds.
1048944
I used wild bird seed in this feeder but you could certainly use black oil sunflower seed. It is absolutely one of the best bird feeders I have ever purchased. There is no way a squirrel can get to this feeder. It is easy to fill, easy to clean. Would definitely recommend. One bad thing would be if you purchase a larger version of this -- be aware that it will be heavy, especially when filled.
388998
I've used shelled and whole black oil sunflower seeds and it has worked perfectly.
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.
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What I would recommend is that you go to straight sunflower seeds, which birds also enjoy, and you won't have the corn mess. Wagner's also sells black sunflower seeds.
1731476
I don't see any reason why it wouldn't. We use black oil sunflower seed in ours.
1317396
They prefer sunflower seeds. We use the "no waste" type in this feeder so there are not so many shells left on the ground.
4100
Tons? If you are feeding sunflower seeds the birds are indeed de-hulling them and spitting out the hulls. You may have better luck with black oil sunflower seeds. If you are feeding a mix birds will often discard the millet in favor of the tastier seeds. I have had squirrels jump on the feeder spilling some seeds but they soon get discouraged. This is one of the hazards of bird feeding. If the discards are edible seeds be careful that this does not attract rodents.
388997
Yes. I use a mixture of safflower seeds and black oil sunflower seeds. The supplier was out of safflower seeds this last time, so I purchased a general mixed feed which I haven't put in the feeder, yet. The birds love the safflower seeds and the squirrels don't---good! Cardinals love the black oil sunflower seeds.
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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.
331468
I only use black oil sunflower seeds in them, so yes. :) The only thing a majority of my birds seem to like.
1051771
I would try that yes. If it didn't coat thick enough maybe I'd add a few Chia seeds ground up too. : ) made a veggie meatloaf using it and it was awesome! Tofu scrambles are super with the Veg yummy!
1670090
I guess part of is where you live. Here, I have 2 or 3 different small varieties coming for these seeds.(in the Mid Hudson Valley) I also have a mixed seed dispenser,and suet station, and a heated bird bath. They are living high out here. Next they will want a bath towel.{:-)
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I would just scoop those eggs sacs out of the bag and discard them. You will probably always get something like that in soil, sort of the nature of things. I used the soil immediately and had no problem, but the half bag I had leftover definitely has a whole ecosystem in it. I would not use the leftover for indoor plants, but outdoor I wouldn't mind.
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I use black sunflower seeds which most birds eat. Some fall out when you load it up with food but the other birds that eat off the ground feed on those. I buy the food wherever I see a good deal.