Black Oil Sunflower Seed is the Best Choice for Attracting Birds
I have found that seed eating birds prefer black oil sunflower seed over any other seed offered.
If you want to see this for yourself, place two bird feeders side by side. Fill one with sunflower seed and the other with any other kind of
seed. The feeder with the sunflower seed will always be empty first.
Why do so many wild birds prefer black oil sunflower seed?
The softer outer shell makes it easy for smaller birds get to the meat.
The seed also boasts a high concentration of oil. Birds will use their oil glands to spread the oil over their feathers to keep them
buoyant, dry and warm in the winter.
The kernel inside the shell is large, so birds get more food per seed.
Why do I like to use black oil sunflower seed?
It almost always guarantees a wide variety of birds at my bird feeders.