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A Finch Bird Feeder Will Attract Others Too!
Indigo Buntings at a Finch Bird Feeder
Thistle seed, also called nyjer, is a versatile and clean seed.
Versatile – as it will attract lovely songbirds like Goldfinches, House and Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, Buntings, and others. Squirrels do not care for thistle seed and for the most part will leave a finch bird feeder alone.
Clean – as thistle seed does not germinate and cause weeds to sprout below feeders. Thistle feeders are available mostly in tube styles, single, double, or even a 3-tube finch bird feeder. Keeping these feeders out year-round will keep Goldfinches around your yard in warmer months, when their vibrant yellow plumage is displayed!
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Three-Tube Thistle Bird Feeder for Fresher Seed
It’s all about distribution!Thistle Bird Feeders will attract finches, buntings, pine siskins and others. The great thing about thistle, or nyjer seed is that it doesn’t germinate, so there’s no worries of weeds below the feeder. There are many types of these feeders on the market, but the best feeder is the one you clean and maintain.
The advantage of a triple tube thistle bird feeder is a more even distribution of seed, as opposed to one of the very long tube feeders. With the longer feeders, thistle tends to collect moisture, and spoil at the bottom of the tube. Birds will not eat spoiled food, so it’s wasted seed, and wasted money.
With the tree-tube feeder shown above, you get the advantage of full view of all perches. This innovative design allows you to see all 24 perches at the same time, an incredible sight when it’s completely filled with finches!
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Lotsa Finches? Add a Few Thistle Bird Feeders!
Because of the Goldfinches’ sweet disposition, they will not compete for food. If feeders are crowded, they will seek food elsewhere. The most effective way to keep them around your yard, is to add a few inexpensive thistle bird feeders, like the thistle sacks, or stockings.Extremely effective, Goldfinches and others will use thistle sacks all the time. The longer, or larger the sack, the more birds it will feed, as the whole feeder offers clinging space.
Now available in black, they offer a striking contrast when birds feed from them.To enjoy Goldfinches’ vibrant summer color, keep thistle bird feeders out year-round. Offering friendly habitat, via food, and shelter during frigid winter months truly helps them to thrive and flourish!
Create a habitat simply by way of birdhouses, roosting pockets, mature trees and thickets, and water when all sources have frozen, with a heated birdbath. The birds will grace your yard and give hours of entertainment!
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