Safflower seed is naturally unappealing to squirrels, grackles, and blackbirds, while chickadees, titmice, cardinals, and House Finches eat it happily. That's the whole idea behind Safflower Cylinder, 32oz., a solid seed cylinder held together with gelatin.
Why Does Safflower Keep Some Species Away While Others Eat It?
Safflower simply isn't attractive to grackles, blackbirds, or squirrels, so a feeder filled with it naturally sees less of them, while chickadees, titmice, cardinals, and House Finches feed on it without any issue.
Does This Cylinder Need a Special Feeder?
A feeder isn't included, so a compatible cylinder feeder needs to be on hand or bought separately. The cylinder itself is 32 ounces of 100% safflower seed, positioned for year-round feeding rather than a single season.
Who This Is For
- Anyone who wants squirrels and grackles to leave the feeder alone without spraying anything
- A birder hoping to bring in chickadees, titmice, cardinals, and House Finches specifically
- Someone who already owns a cylinder feeder and needs a refill
- A gift paired with a cylinder feeder for someone who doesn't have one yet
Quick Questions About This Safflower Cylinder
What's the cylinder made of?
100% safflower seed, held together with gelatin.
Does a feeder come with it?
No, a feeder isn't included, so a compatible cylinder feeder is needed separately.
What season is it meant for?
It's positioned for year-round feeding rather than only one season.
Fill the Feeder With Seed Squirrels Skip
Seed that squirrels and grackles ignore means more of it actually reaches the songbirds it's meant for. Safflower Cylinder, 32oz. does exactly that, ready to drop into any cylinder feeder.
