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Medium Sunflower Hearts Bird Seed
$8.00
Medium Sunflower Hearts are shell-free medium sunflower chips that bring cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches, titmice, sparrows, grosbeaks and bluebirds to almost any feeder, with no hulls left behind. Great for beginners: fill nearly any feeder and get a strong sense of who's living in your yard.
Key Features
- Shell-free, no mess: no hulls to clean up under the feeder or clog your ports.
- No waste: 100% edible, so you pay only for seed the birds eat.
- High energy: rich in oil for maximum energy per bite.
- Middle-size chip: the go-between for Fine and Coarse hearts.
- Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
- Staff pick: it just works, almost everywhere.
Ingredients
- Medium sunflower chips (100%)
Specifications
| Sizes | 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb, 50 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container |
| Ingredients | Medium sunflower chips |
| Shells | None. Fully shelled. |
| Attracts | Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Nuthatches, Titmice, Sparrows, Grosbeaks, Bluebirds |
| Best in | Tube, hopper and platform/tray 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. 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 chips clump. A weather dome or a feeder with drainage helps.
- In an Omaha winter, sunflower's high oil content gives birds the energy they need on cold nights.
FAQ
Will it sprout under my feeder?
Very little. The hearts are hulled, and with no shells there's nothing left to rake up.
Will squirrels eat it?
Yes, squirrels like sunflower. Use a squirrel-resistant feeder such as a Squirrel Buster, or add a baffle.
Fine, medium or coarse: which should I buy?
Medium works in most feeders. Choose Fine for small-port finch feeders and Coarse for larger birds on platforms and hoppers.
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: Want peanuts in the mix? Kracker Jax is half sunflower hearts and half peanut pieces.
Best for these Birds
- Bluebird- Cardinal
- Chickadee
- Finch
- Grosbeak
- Nuthatch
- Sparrow
- Titmouse
