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White Safflower Bird Seed
$6.00
White Safflower is traditional safflower seed that cardinals, chickadees, doves, finches, nuthatches and grosbeaks love, while squirrels, blackbirds, starlings and grackles tend to pass it by. A smart swap if you want to feed the birds you love without feeding the ones raiding your feeder.
Key Features
- Cardinal favorite: a top pick specifically for attracting cardinals.
- Natural deterrent: discourages squirrels, blackbirds, starlings and grackles.
- No new feeder needed: works in the same feeders as sunflower seed.
- High-quality seed: a western-grown, high-quality safflower.
- Fits most feeders: hopper, tube, platform or squirrel-proof feeders.
- Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
Ingredients
- Safflower seed (100%)
Specifications
| Sizes | 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb, 50 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container |
| Ingredients | Safflower |
| Shells | Thin hull (in-shell seed) |
| Attracts | Cardinals, Chickadees, Doves, Finches, Nuthatches, Grosbeaks |
| Best in | Hopper, tube, platform or squirrel-proof 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.
- Introduce it gradually: mix it with your usual seed and increase the safflower over a week or two.
- A tray or seed catcher under the feeder keeps the hulls tidy.
- Cardinals feed early and late in the day; a hopper or platform near cover suits them best.
FAQ
Will squirrels eat White Safflower?
Squirrels tend to leave safflower alone. A very hungry squirrel may still sample it, so a baffle helps in tough cases.
Why aren't birds eating it yet?
Birds can take a little time to try a new seed. Mix it with the seed they already eat and shift the ratio gradually.
White or golden safflower: what's the difference?
Both attract the same songbirds and discourage squirrels and blackbirds. Golden Safflower is the NutraSaff variety; White Safflower is the traditional seed.
Which feeder should I use?
The same feeders you use for sunflower: hopper, tube, platform or a squirrel-proof feeder such as a Squirrel Buster.
Tip: Pair it with a Squirrel Buster feeder for a double defense against squirrels.
Best for these Birds
- Cardinal- Chickadee
- Dove
- Finch
- Grosbeak
- Nuthatch
