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Meadow Ridge Farms Golden Safflower Seeds Wild Bird Food

Meadow Ridge Farms Golden Safflower Seeds Wild Bird Food

By Meadow Ridge Farms 8 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.1 /10
Quality
5.5
Value
5.0
Design
6.0
Function
6.0
Durability
4.5

In a Nutshell

  • Birds seem to enjoy the safflower seeds, especially Mourning Doves and Cardinals.
  • Smell issues reported with the larger 20-pound bags, causing food to rot.
  • Some customers note inconsistencies in birds' liking for the food.
  • May experience issues with larger packaging, better to purchase 6-pound bags
  • Consider the smell and birds' acceptance before buying the 20-pound bag.

Quick Verdict

Customers are divided on the quality and smell of the food, but many birds seem to enjoy it. There are concerns about the 20-pound bag's smell and the seeds' appeal to birds.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 8
Would Recommend 63%
Would Buy Again 38%
Avg Lifespan As long as the smell doesn't cause it to waste away very quickly.

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Strong, unpleasant smell in the 20-pound bag can cause food rot.

Prevention: Avoid purchasing the 20-pound bag.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Birds Love It (3)

    Many bird species, including Mourning Doves and Cardinals, enjoy the safflower seeds.

  • Clean and Well-Packaged (2)

    The seeds are clean and well-packaged, with no reports of sticks or debris.

Cons

  • Smell Issues in 20-Pound Bag (2) major

    The 20-pound bag has an awful smell that causes the food to rot.

  • Packaging Issues (1) minor

    One of the bags had a small hole, causing some seeds to spill out.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Bird enthusiasts — those who want a high-quality food enjoyed by their feathered friends. Particularly for those who have Mourning Doves, Cardinals- or birdflockloving-to appeal to the bird in their backyard.

Skip If

  • ThoseConcerned About Smells — The unpleasant smell for customers with sensitive senses.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan N/A

Factors: Storage conditions

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 do not buy a lot in bags of 20 pounds respectively

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.7
8 reviews
5★
38%
4★
13%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
50%
birds love it (3) clean seeds (2)

Highlighted Reviews

— teri 1 found helpful

"Golden safflower is the best! Been buying for years. All the song birds, woodpeckers and cardinals love it. Squirrels not so much. Crows and other larger nasty aggressive birds don't. So my birds are happy and I'm happy the feeders aren't drained in a day by crows, etc. This brand is good. Pretty ..."

— Judith

"I have purchased this food in a 6 pound bag and the birds loved it. I recently purchased the 20 pound bag and NO birds are eating it. The bag has an awful smell and the food has the smell on it too. It is a waste. The food is outside rotting. I wish I had gotten 3 of the 6 pound bags instead."

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a bird food that many species enjoy, this product could be a good choice. However, be cautious with larger bags due to potential smell issues.

5.1 /10
Average