Nyjer seeds, or thistle seeds, are a highly nutritious food source for various garden birds. Rich in oil, nyjer seeds provide birds with the energy they need, particularly during colder months when extra fuel is required to stay warm. They are particularly favoured by smaller, finch-like birds such as Goldfinches, Siskins, and Redpolls, but also attract a variety of other species, including sparrows and tits.
Nyjer seeds are also ideal for young birds, supporting their growth and development with the necessary proteins and fats for healthy muscles and feathers. Their high oil content makes them easy to digest, ensuring that birds can efficiently extract the maximum nutritional value.
Ideal for winter feeding, mess-free, and versatile for different feeding setups.
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Ideal Complementary Bird Food
Nyjer seed is the perfect addition to your regular wild bird food, including seeds, fats, and peanuts, providing a well-rounded diet for your feathered visitors.
Attracts a Range of Garden Birds
The small size of nyjer seeds makes them ideal for smaller birds, such as Goldfinches, Redpolls, and Siskins, who struggle with larger seeds in traditional mixes due to their specialised beaks.
Best Used in Hanging Bird Feeders
Nyjer seed should be offered in specially designed feeders, as the holes in standard feeders are too large, causing the seeds to spill onto the ground. Nyjer seed feeders are widely available.
Goldfinches, siskins and redpolls are the main visitors, with other small finches and tits also taking nyjer when it’s available.
Use a dedicated nyjer feeder with tiny ports so the seed doesn’t spill. Standard seed feeders have holes that are too large.
Yes, it pairs well with sunflower hearts, general seed mixes, suet and peanuts to create a more varied feeding station.
Yes. The small seed size and high oil content make it easy to digest, but providing some sunflower hearts alongside can help soft-billed fledglings.
There are no husks, so mess is minimal compared with black sunflower seeds; some fine spillage can still occur if ports are too large or in high winds.
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Reseal after each use or decant into an airtight bin.
No. It’s plain, natural nyjer (thistle) seed with no added salt or oils.
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