can i use thisel seed for finches in this feeder
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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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Probably but I think you will lose a lot of seed. The holes are large enough for sunflower, cracked corn, Milo,etc.
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I agree with the others. The openings are too small and you'd loose too much of the thistle seed.
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You certainly could but the holes are so large, I think you'd go through seed too fast for my budget. I try to encourage the birds to clean up the ground after themselves but that hasn't always worked.
1676443
no, the openings where the birds get the seed are much to large for thistle. sorry :)
1676444
I've never used thistle in this kind of feeder so I can't advise you about that. But honestly, I don't see why you couldn't. Sorry I can't be more definitive.
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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've had titmice, chickadees, one little goldfinch and occasionally juncos and cardinals. Juncos and cardinals prefer to feed on the ground but they have used the feeder when it was rainy outside. Unfortunately the squirrels like it too and perform all kinds of acrobatics to get the seeds. I only use sunflower seeds in it because I haven't had any luck with the seed mixtures. I live in Massachusetts and I always have more birds in the summer than in winter.
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Hi Game Lover, Thanks for your question. In response, we always recommend using black oil sunflower seeds for this particular Skinny Squirrel model. Its considered the #1 choice to feed and attract the greatest variety of birds to your feeders. Rich in oil, black oil sunflower seeds give birds the energy they need to live. The thin shell makes it an easy bird seed to open, even for the smaller birds. You'll attract Cardinals, Nuthatches, finches, and a variety of others. If you are going to offer only one type, give black oil sunflower seed a try. Other than that, you can certainly try other types of bird feed however keep in mind that the smaller the pieces, the more thats going to come out of the interior cage, and the easier it will be for squirrels to get (and keep coming back for more).. Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
216902
Since I mainly have Cardinals -- I just used sunflower seeds -- other birds like it also --
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I am not sure what the question is. The photo shows an upside down feeder...that is, the gold finches hang upside down on the perches to access the feeding hole. Other finches generally do not hang upside down. We have two of these feeders and the perches are generally occupied most of the time by gold finches. The other finches use other feeders. It helps make the niger seed supply go farther.
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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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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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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 don't think so. It spills when reloading. I have found too much seed all over the ground after a few days up for finches.
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I'm in Florida and have Cardinals, Finches, Sparrows, the occasional Blue Jay and others I have no name for. Seed used is for songbirds, find it attracts all sizes and have to refill every other day. Good luck.
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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.
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It seems to. The finches take a bit of time to start using the feeder because of the 'cage'. I would buy another.
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We have three models of the Brome Squirrel Busters. They are designed for particular seeds. The finch style has small slits that the small birds use to extract a thistle seed. No larger seed could come through the narrow slit. For the black oil sunflower seeds, we use the classic style (1015?). It has a larger opening that allows the seed to drop down to the bottom of the enclosed opening for the bird to reach inside and extract the seed. This one is designed to hold the sunflower seed so it doesn't tend to spill out if the feeder is swinging (in case you have squirrels). We don't use thistle seed in the classic. The larger birds would throw it out. There is a new model called the peanut that is designed for clinging birds. We use the Birdacious Bark Butter Bits (a suet nugget) rather than peanuts. The tiny wrens, black caps, and all sizes of woodpeckers use it. The manufacturer has very helpful videos to help birders learn about the designs. We love these three designs and they are easy to fill and clean (as long as you watch the video first!)
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I just use a mix of seeds in my feeder. We only get small birds in our feeder ( larger birds cause it to close). Maybe the smaller birds don't like the bigger seeds.
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I have not used it as I have finches and this box is not for such a small bird. Good luck dear.
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I buy several types of seeds to attract various birds. I also use one that has a mixture of seeds, nuts and dried fruit. You can use mostly any type of bird seed that the stores sell. Love these bird feeders!