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Nyjer & Hearts Finch Seed
$11.00
Nyjer & Hearts is a 50/50 blend of Nyjer seed and fine sunflower chips that brings American goldfinches, house finches, purple finches and pine siskins to mesh and tube finch feeders. A smart step up from straight Nyjer if you're already seeing steady finch traffic.
Key Features
- Built for finches: fine texture flows through small finch-feeder ports.
- More energy than Nyjer alone: fine sunflower chips add extra fat and variety.
- Lasts longer: slows down how fast pure Nyjer disappears.
- Little waste: the sunflower chips are shelled, so they leave nothing behind.
- Fits finch feeders: mesh feeders and Nyjer/finch tube feeders.
- Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Share |
|---|---|
| Nyjer seed | 50% |
| Fine sunflower chips | 50% |
Matches our bag label: ½ Nyjer, ½ Fine Sunflower Chips.
Specifications
| Sizes | 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb, 50 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container |
| Ingredients | Nyjer seed, fine sunflower chips |
| Shells | Nyjer is a tiny whole seed; the sunflower chips are shelled |
| Attracts | American Goldfinches, House Finches, Purple Finches, Pine Siskins |
| Best in | Mesh feeders, Nyjer/finch tube 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 dries out or gets damp; buy an amount your finches will finish within a few weeks.
- Shake or stir the feeder now and then; wet seed can clump at the bottom of mesh feeders.
- In eastern Nebraska, goldfinches stay all winter, so keep this feeder up year-round.
FAQ
Will Nyjer sprout under my feeder?
Rarely. Imported Nyjer is heat-treated, and the sunflower chips are hulled.
Why aren't finches coming to my new feeder?
It can take finches a week or two to find a new feeder. Hang it near cover and keep the seed fresh.
Can I use it in a regular tube feeder?
Use a feeder with small finch ports or a mesh sock; large ports let the fine seed spill out.
How is this different from straight Nyjer?
The fine sunflower chips add fat and variety, and the blend goes further than pure Nyjer.
Tip: Already feeding finches sunflower? Fine Sunflower Hearts fit the same small-port feeders.
Best for these Birds
- Finch- Pine-siskin
