If you want to attract a variety of birds to your backyard, black oil sunflower seeds are an ideal choice. They have more meat than striped sunflower seeds and contain more oil content which provides birds with energy for survival.
Kaytee wild bird food black oil sunflower is triple-cleaned to minimize debris during harvest, giving you premium, top quality seeds with less waste. It’s an effective way to keep your feeder clean and birds well fed.
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Attracts a wide variety of birds.
Kaytee Wild Bird Food Black Oil Sunflower attracts an array of birds to your feeder. This popular seed has high oil content which provides birds with energy for survival.
Seeds are easily broken and provide enough calories for birds to stay healthy. Furthermore, their thin shells make it simpler for smaller birds to crack them open and consume the meat inside.
Black oil sunflower is an ideal seed to use in hopper or platform feeders to attract various wild birds such as cardinals and juncos. It also makes a great choice for ground-feeding species like doves and starlings.
Another popular seed is millet, which attracts a variety of songbirds such as juncos, buntings, chickadees, pine Siskins and finches. This nutritious seed can be fed alone or mixed with other types of grains for maximum effect.
Easy to clean.
Maintaining your bird feeder is the best way to keep it clean and fresh. This keeps your feathered friends contented and healthy. Kaytee offers a wide selection of wild bird foods such as shelled and unshelled peanuts, dried fruits, insects and more for your convenience.
Black oil sunflower seeds are the most sought-after and energy-packed birdseed, available in an array of sizes and colors to fit your budget. Plus, their high oleic content and thin shells make them easy to consume – the only tricky part about feeding black oil sunflowers is removing their outer shells before predators like hawks, owls or other birds feed on them.
Showing your birds you care by providing them with nutritious foods and treats is the best way to show your affection. With all of the necessary items in place, soon you’ll be enjoying a stunning display of feathered friends at your very own birdfeeder!
Attracts hummingbirds.
Black oil sunflower seeds are the top choice of backyard birds for their high oil content and thin hulls that make it easier for seed-eating birds to crack open.
Kaytee has created several blends to attract specific types of birds, such as Woodpecker suet, Cardinal blend, Midwest regional blend and more. These formulas provide an effective way to target the right kind of bird with just one type of food source.
In addition to offering wild bird food at the feeder, you can also attract backyard birds by planting trees, shrubs and flowering plants that provide hummingbird nectar as well as water sources that drip or spray.
Another option is to use pre-made hummingbird nectar at your feeder, which can be an economical and time-saving alternative to making it yourself. Be sure to select a product specifically designed for hummingbirds such as Kaytee Electro Nectar which has been scientifically developed with electrolytes to replicate flower nectar found in nature.
Attracts a variety of birds.
Black oil sunflower is a widely-used wild bird seed option due to its easy cracking texture and nutritional benefits. Plus, its high oil content provides birds with energy-giving energy.
Other birdseed that will attract a wide range of wild birds include nyjer seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts and other nuts. Before purchasing any bird food though it is essential to read the label and understand its ingredients.
Black oil sunflower is more accessible to birds than striped sunflower, which has a thick shell that may be difficult for birds to crack. Furthermore, this variety contains more oil content than its striped counterpart and offers birds energy as well as essential vitamins A, B and E in smaller doses.
Another bird seed option that will attract a wide range of birds is millet. This seed can be used in low tray feeders or scattered on the ground and attracts juncos, buntings, chickadees and quail alike.
