Candydez12 53 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 What bird seed is the best to attract newer birds to my feeder? Thanks so much! 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Spencer 3,149 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Black oil sunflower seed. Don't buy those generic 'Wild Bird Seed' mixes. They have a lot of filler seeds that most birds won't eat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colton V 475 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Yes, Black oil sunflower seed will attract the widest variety of birds. You can get an even wider variety if you also put out suet and Nyjer/Niger/Thistle seed. And don't forget about sugar water for the hummingbirds! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Spencer 3,149 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I'll second @Colton V's suet suggestion. Suet uses stablized beef fat as the base ingredient. Suet will attract birds that prefer insects over seeds - woodpeckers, warblers, bluebirds, etc. A basic suet feeder is around $5, and Walmart has 'no melt' suet in box of eight cakes for around $9. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tclarkwood 85 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Might as well mention if you are going to put out BOSS and suet to go ahead and hang a watering dish container or bird bath. That brings in even more birds when you put all of it out for them.  I have some birds that do not even always eat but they sure love the fresh water I put out for them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Candydez12 53 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 On 11/8/2020 at 5:04 PM, Charlie Spencer said: Black oil sunflower seed. Don't buy those generic 'Wild Bird Seed' mixes. They have a lot of filler seeds that most birds won't eat. Oh, ok thanks! 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Candydez12 53 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 21 hours ago, Colton V said: Yes, Black oil sunflower seed will attract the widest variety of birds. You can get an even wider variety if you also put out suet and Nyjer/Niger/Thistle seed. And don't forget about sugar water for the hummingbirds! Ok thanks! 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Candydez12 53 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 15 hours ago, tclarkwood said: Might as well mention if you are going to put out BOSS and suet to go ahead and hang a watering dish container or bird bath. That brings in even more birds when you put all of it out for them.  I have some birds that do not even always eat but they sure love the fresh water I put out for them. Ok thanks 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas12 9 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Black-Oil Sunflower is the most popular bird seed, and attracts a variety of birds to your feeder. Blue jays, cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches, and sparrows love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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