Golden Safflower Bird Seed

Golden Safflower is NutraSaff safflower seed that cardinals and other songbirds love, while squirrels, blackbirds, starlings and grackles tend to leave it alone. It's one of the easiest ways to keep feeding the birds you want without feeding the ones raiding your feeder.

Key Features

• Natural squirrel deterrent: one of the most effective seeds for discouraging squirrels without special equipment.
• Cardinal favorite: a genuine favorite of cardinals, grosbeaks and other songbirds.
• Discourages bully birds: blackbirds, starlings and grackles tend to pass it by.
• Works in any feeder: hopper, tube, platform or squirrel-proof feeders.
• Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
• Staff pick: a long-time staff and customer favorite.

Ingredients

• NutraSaff golden safflower (100%)

Specifications

Sizes	2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb, 50 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container
Ingredients	NutraSaff safflower
Shells	Thin hull (in-shell seed)
Attracts	Cardinals, Chickadees, Doves, Finches, Nuthatches, Grosbeaks
Best in	Hopper, tube, platform or squirrel-proof feeders
Season	Year-round
Brand	Des Moines Feed

Feeding & Storage Tips

• Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place to keep it fresh and pest-free.
• If your birds are new to safflower, mix it with their usual seed at first and increase the safflower over a week or two.
• Safflower hulls drop under the feeder, so a tray or seed catcher keeps the area tidy.
• In winter, pair it with a high-fat food like Kracker Jax for extra energy.

FAQ

Will squirrels eat Golden Safflower?
Squirrels tend to leave safflower alone, which is why many customers switch to it. A very hungry squirrel may still sample it, so a baffle helps in tough cases.

Why aren't birds eating it yet?
Birds can take a little time to try a new seed. Mix it with the seed they already eat and shift the ratio gradually.

Golden or white safflower: what's the difference?
Both attract the same songbirds and both discourage squirrels and blackbirds. Golden Safflower is the NutraSaff variety; White Safflower is the traditional seed.

Which feeder should I use?
Any hopper, tube or platform feeder works, as do squirrel-proof feeders such as a Squirrel Buster.

Tip: Pair it with a Squirrel Buster feeder for a double defense against squirrels. Prefer the traditional seed? Try White Safflower.

Best for these Birds

- Cardinal
- Chickadee
- Dove
- Finch
- Grosbeak
- Nuthatch