Sunflower
Striped
Black Oil
Chips
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All forms of sunflower seed attract
most seed eating birds. The striped generally has
larger seeds. The black oil gives the birds more energy
and a more consistent smaller seed and thinner shell.
The coarse sunflower chips leave no hull residue. |
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Mixed seed contains a percentage of
sunflower seeds as well as other types of seed. As in past years, we are offering a customized SMRAS
mix. The Economy
mix may be preferred by those who want to cut down
on the sunflower seed to reduce the amount of hulls
under a feeder. The No Mess Mix
will leave practically no residue because all hulls are removed. Mixed seed compositions are listed
individually below. |
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15% striped sunflower
25% black oil sunflower
40% white proso millet
5% safflower
10% cracked corn
5% peanut hearts & kernels |
See below for more
information on individual seed types found in mixed
bird seeds. |
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31% white millet
31% milo
30% cracked corn
8% black oil sunflower |
See below for more
information on individual seed types found in mixed
bird seeds. |
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40% large sunflower hearts
25% hulled while millet
25% peanut kernels
2.5% peanut hearts (nibs)
2.5% niger thistle
5% fine cracked corn |
See below for more
information on individual seed types found in mixed
bird seeds. |
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Other Seeds
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The individual seed types below are
particularly attractive to certain birds. |
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A very small, black seed that is a favorite
of goldfinches. A special feeder with small feeding
ports or a fine meshed sock is needed. |
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Attractive for ground feeders like mourning
doves, blue jays and sparrows—as well as squirrels
and other mammals. |
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Small round seeds that are particularly attractive
to smaller birds such as sparrows but also doves. |
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A high energy feed that appeals to both
birds and squirrels. Enjoyed by titmice, nuthatches
& chickadees. Kernels are are peanut halves; hearts are peanut centers. |
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Noted for not being attractive
to (most) squirrels and starlings. Rodents don't (usually)
like it; but cardinals and chickadees do. |
| General
Info on Suet |
Suet is animal fat. It is the most concentrated
source of energy you can offer wild birds. Particularly
attracts woodpeckers, but also nuthatches and chickadees
or other insect-eating birds overwintering in our
area. Best offered in a hanging wire mesh feeder to
avoid midnight raccoon raids. |
Suet Cakes
with Seed |
For the 2010-2011 sale year, we are offering suet mixed with seed available in single 11 oz
cakes
or in a box of 12 cakes. |
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