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Suet Products Made On Our FarmOur exquisite range of bird feeders for niger seeds are specially designed to distribute tiny seeds to avoid any spillage. Crafted with the well-being of your feathered friends in mind, these feeders are tailored to attract a variety of colourful finches, to your garden.
A Niger seed feeder, also known as a Nyjer feeder, is a type of bird feeder explicitly designed for dispensing Niger seeds. Niger seeds are tiny, black, oil-rich seeds that are a favourite among certain species of birds, particularly finches like goldfinches and siskins. If you want to feed this then you do need a special feeder for Nyjer seed. Niger bird seed feeders typically come in a tubular feeder with small feeding ports and perches suitable for the tiny beaks of finches. The design of these feeders helps prevent spillage and waste of the seeds. Niger seeds are a nutritious food source for many birds and can attract colourful finches to your backyard or garden.
The best feeder for Niger seed is one specifically designed to supply the tiny seeds. A tube feeder with multiple small feeding ports is an excellent choice, especially for attracting finches that tend to travel in large groups. Finches, such as goldfinches and siskins, often feed in flocks, and having multiple ports allows more birds to feed simultaneously, reducing competition and providing a better overall feeding experience.
In the UK, Niger seeds are popular among several bird species, especially finches. Some of the common UK birds that are known to eat Niger seeds include Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Siskins, Redpolls, and Linnets. These birds have small beaks adapted for extracting the tiny seeds from the feeders. Niger seeds are a rich source of energy and essential nutrients, making them a popular choice for bird enthusiasts looking to attract finches to their gardens or bird-feeding areas.
While tits, such as the Great Tit and Blue Tit, are generally more attracted to larger seeds and suet, they can and do consume Niger seeds if they need to. Niger seeds are not their primary choice, but tits are known to be adaptable feeders and will explore various food sources.
Yes, sparrows can and do feed from Niger seed feeders. While sparrows may not be as specialised for feeding on Niger seeds as some finch species, they are opportunistic feeders and will consume a variety of seeds, including Niger seeds, especially if other food sources are scarce.
