Nyjer (Thistle) Seed

Nyjer is the tiny black seed (often called thistle) that American goldfinches, house finches, purple finches, pine siskins and redpolls love, served in a Nyjer tube or mesh feeder. If goldfinches are your goal, this is the seed to buy.

Key Features

• Goldfinch favorite: the classic seed for attracting goldfinches.
• Small seed, small birds: its size suits finches and keeps larger birds away.
• Needs a finch feeder: small-port tube or mesh feeders keep it from spilling.
• Squirrels usually ignore it: Nyjer isn't a squirrel favorite.
• Year-round finches: goldfinches stay in eastern Nebraska all winter.
• Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10 and 50 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.

Ingredients

• Nyjer (100%)

Matches our bag label: Nyjer.

Specifications

Sizes	2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 50 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container
Ingredients	Nyjer seed
Attracts	American Goldfinches, House Finches, Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, Common Redpolls
Best in	Nyjer/finch tube feeders, mesh (sock) 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. Nyjer loses its appeal when it goes stale.
• Fill feeders a little at a time so seed stays fresh.
• Wet Nyjer clumps; shake the feeder and replace caked seed.
• Goldfinches turn olive-drab in winter but keep visiting.

FAQ

Why aren't finches eating my Nyjer?
Usually the seed is old or wet. Replace it with fresh seed and give them a few days.

Which feeder should I use?
A Nyjer tube with small ports or a mesh feeder such as our Quick Clean Nyjer Mesh Feeder.

Will squirrels eat it?
Squirrels usually ignore Nyjer.

Nyjer or Nyjer & Hearts?
Nyjer & Hearts mixes Nyjer 50/50 with fine sunflower chips for more variety.

Tip: Add sunflower for more finch variety with Fine Sunflower Hearts.

Best for these Birds

- Finch
- Pine-siskin
- Redpoll