While popular with some birds, recent quality issues and high price make it less appealing. Some users report seeds are radiated, making them unsuitable for sprouting or feeding chickens.
Increased debris and radiated seeds.
Users report that this food attracts a wide variety of birds, making it a good choice for backyard birding.
Editing Black Oil Sunflower Seeds attracts a variety of birds.
Users reported quick and efficient shipping from the retailer.
The seeds are radiated to prevent sprouting, which has disappointed users who used them for that purpose.
Some batches contain a lot of debris and stems, which can be frustrating for users and cause feeder clogging.
Tip: Sorting out the debris before feeding
Recent reviews mention increased debris and radiated seeds, which was not an issue in older reviews.
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No, the seeds are radiated and will not sprout.
A variety of birds, including Goldfinches, Chickadees, and Cardinals.
"I feed wild birds all year long and they know it! Some species (Goldfinch and others), leave a Pod behind in the Winter because they know there is a food source. I’ll dig a windbreak for the birds before I Clear my driveway."
"These seeds have been radiated so they won’t grow when planted. I give my chickens black oil sunflower seeds directly, but also like to sprout them for a highly nutritious chicken feed, and enjoy throwing them around the yard to grow small sunflowers anywhere they’ll come up. It brings me so muc..."
While some birds enjoy this food, the current quality issues and higher price point may make it less attractive. Consider alternatives if quality and price are concerns.
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Avoid this product due to significant issues with bugs and quality.
Good for attracting various birds, but quality issues reported.
Premium bird seed with excellent value and quality.
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High-quality safflower seeds that birds love, at a great value.