Kracker Jax Peanut & Sunflower Blend

Kracker Jax is a shell-free, half-and-half blend of Peanut Pickouts (shelled peanut pieces) and sunflower hearts that brings woodpeckers, cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, blue jays and finches to a single feeder, with no shells left on the ground to clean up. It's the best-selling bird food at For The Wild Birds in Omaha.

If you want maximum bird traffic with minimum cleanup, this is the blend to start with.

Key Features

• Shell-free, no mess: 100% edible, so there are no hulls under the feeder and nothing to rake up.
• Two rich foods in one: an even 50/50 mix of Peanut Pickouts and sunflower hearts.
• Wide bird appeal: draws seven bird groups, from woodpeckers and jays to finches.
• Fits most feeders: works in tube, hopper and platform/tray feeders.
• Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10, 20 and 40 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
• Staff pick: a long-time favorite of our staff and customers.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Share
Peanut Pickouts (shelled peanut pieces)	50%
Sunflower hearts	50%

Specifications

Sizes	2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container
Shells	None. Fully shelled.
Attracts	Woodpeckers, Titmice, Nuthatches, Chickadees, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Finches
Best in	Tube feeders, Hopper feeders, Platform/tray feeders
Season	Year-round
Brand	Des Moines Feed

Feeding & Storage Tips

• Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Shelled seed spoils faster than seed in the shell.
• In hot, humid weather, put out only what your birds finish in a day or two.
• Keep it dry in the feeder; wet hearts clump. A weather dome or a feeder with drainage helps.
• In an Omaha winter, high-fat foods like peanuts and sunflower hearts help chickadees and woodpeckers through cold nights.

FAQ

Will Kracker Jax attract squirrels?
Yes. Peanuts and sunflower hearts are squirrel favorites. Use a squirrel-resistant feeder such as a Squirrel Buster, or add a squirrel baffle below the feeder.

Will it sprout under my feeder?
Very little. The hearts are hulled, and with no shells there's nothing left to rake up.

Which feeder should I use?
Any tube, hopper or platform feeder. Skip fine-mesh finch socks; the peanut pieces are too big for them.

How long does it stay fresh?
Kept sealed, cool and dry, it stays fresh for weeks. In summer heat, offer smaller amounts more often.

Tip: Pair it with a Squirrel Buster feeder to keep the peanuts for the birds. Want a single-ingredient option? Try Peanut Pickouts or Medium Sunflower Hearts.

Best for these Birds

- Bluejay
- Cardinal
- Chickadee
- Finch
- Nuthatch
- Titmouse
- Woodpecker