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Got Clumping Thistle Bird Feeders?
Long thistle tube feeders are great for feeding lots of hungry finches, but many times the seed at the bottom tends to clump, quickly becoming damp and spoiled. Birds won’t eat rotten seed, there’s even a name for this phenomenon.Even seed distribution is the best strategy for any tube style feeder, including thistle bird feeders. The 3- tube feeder shown above allows full view of all 24 birds feeding at once…a pretty spectacular site.
Another way to alleviate the “clumps” in thistle bird feeders is to use a few ping pong balls. They work great to disperse the seed more evenly and keep it from gathering quickly at the bottom. A effective and inexpensive solution to clumping seed!
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Finch Bird Feeders-Not Just For Finches
Not Just for Finches Nyjer seed, also called thistle, is an excellent choice for feeding wild birds as it will attract a great many species for your viewing pleasure. Goldfinches adore thistle seed, and a common misconception is they are the only birds who eat it. Not true! Depending on region, you’ll attract American Tree Sparrows, Black Capped Chickadees, Chipping Sparrows, Dark-Eyed Juncos, Eastern Towhees, House Finches, Indigo Buntings (pictured above), Pine Siskins, Purple Finches, Song Sparrows and Tufted Titmice.
Finch bird feeders come mostly in tubular models, with or without perches. Thistle, or nyjer is also a great choice as the seed does not germinate. This means no weeds below your feeder from fallen seed. So, fill your finch feeder with nyjer seed and enjoy the show!
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