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Black Oil Sunflower Seed
$3.00
Black Oil Sunflower is the single most popular seed among backyard birds: a thin-shelled, high-oil seed that attracts cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches, titmice, woodpeckers, blue jays, grosbeaks, doves and pine siskins. If you can only stock one seed, make it this one.
Key Features
- Thin shell: easy for small and large beaks alike to crack.
- High oil content: among the most energy-rich seeds you can offer.
- Widest appeal: attracts the widest range of species of any single seed.
- Works everywhere: virtually every feeder style, and on the ground.
- Great value: an economical everyday staple.
- Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10, 25 and 40 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
Ingredients
- Black oil sunflower seed (100%)
Specifications
| Sizes | 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 40 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container |
| Ingredients | Black oil sunflower |
| Shells | In-shell (thin hull) |
| Attracts | Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Nuthatches, Titmice, Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Grosbeaks, Doves, Pine Siskins |
| Best in | Hopper, tube or platform feeders, or scattered on the ground |
| 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.
- Expect shells under the feeder; a tray or seed catcher keeps the area tidy.
- In-shell seed keeps longer than hearts, making it a good bulk buy.
- In an Omaha winter, black oil sunflower's high fat content helps birds through cold nights.
FAQ
Black oil or striped sunflower?
Black oil has a thinner shell and more oil, so more kinds of birds can eat it.
Will squirrels eat it?
Yes, squirrels love sunflower. Use a squirrel-resistant feeder such as a Squirrel Buster or add a baffle.
Can I avoid the shells?
Yes. Switch to Medium Sunflower Hearts for the same seed without the hull.
Will it sprout under my feeder?
Some dropped seed can sprout. Sunflower hearts or a seed tray reduce sprouting.
Tip: Want no shells at all? Try Medium Sunflower Hearts. Keeping squirrels off? Use a Squirrel Buster.
Best for these Birds
- Bluejay- Cardinal
- Chickadee
- Dove
- Finch
- Grosbeak
- Nuthatch
- Pine-siskin
- Titmouse
- Woodpecker
