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Wild Bird Special Seed Blend
$4.00
Wild Bird Special is an all-purpose blend of black oil and striped sunflower, sunflower hearts, safflower, peanut pieces, cracked corn and white millet that feeds cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches, titmice, woodpeckers, blue jays, doves, juncos and sparrows. If you want one bag that keeps everyone happy, from cardinals to chickadees to juncos, this is it.
Key Features
- Something for everyone: covers both feeder birds and ground-feeding birds.
- Ground-feeder friendly: cracked corn and millet appeal to doves, juncos and sparrows.
- Sunflower-rich: black oil and striped sunflower plus hearts for energy.
- Everyday value: an all-purpose blend priced for busy feeding stations.
- Fits most feeders: hopper, tube and platform/tray feeders, or scattered on the ground.
- Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
Ingredients
- Black oil sunflower
- Striped sunflower
- Cracked corn
- Medium sunflower hearts
- Safflower
- White millet
- Peanut Pickouts (shelled peanut pieces)
Ingredients as listed on our bag label.
Specifications
| Sizes | 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb, 50 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container |
| Ingredients | Black oil sunflower, striped sunflower, cracked corn, medium hearts, safflower, white millet, peanut pickouts |
| Shells | Contains in-shell sunflower and safflower |
| Attracts | Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Nuthatches, Titmice, Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Doves, Juncos, Sparrows |
| Best in | Hopper, tube and platform/tray feeders; ground feeding |
| 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.
- Scatter a little on a platform or the ground for doves, juncos and sparrows.
- Expect some shells under the feeder from the in-shell sunflower and safflower.
- In winter, juncos arrive in eastern Nebraska; ground feeding with this blend brings them in.
FAQ
Will squirrels eat it?
Yes, sunflower, corn and peanuts all appeal to squirrels. Use a squirrel-resistant feeder such as a Squirrel Buster or add a baffle.
Is it shell-free?
No. It includes in-shell sunflower and safflower, so some hulls will drop. For a no-mess option, try Kracker Jax.
Can I feed it on the ground?
Yes. Doves, juncos and sparrows prefer to feed on the ground or on a low platform.
Which feeder should I use?
Hopper and platform feeders work best; large-port tube feeders also work.
Tip: Want fewer shells under the feeder? Try Kracker Jax or Three Choice Blend.
Best for these Birds
- Bluejay- Cardinal
- Chickadee
- Dove
- Finch
- Junco
- Nuthatch
- Sparrow
- Titmouse
- Woodpecker
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