Safflower
Cardinal Crack: The Perfect Choice for Selective Feeding
Welcome to our Cardinal Crack category, where you'll find the ideal seed mix to attract cardinals, purple and house finches, doves, chickadees, and nuthatches. Safflower seed is the star of this mix, as it's less appealing to grackles, starlings, and squirrels, making it perfect for a dedicated feeder to keep these "bully birds" at bay.
Birdhouse Tip: While it's a common myth that safflower actively repels these birds, the truth is they simply don't prefer it. They may investigate initially but will move on once they realize it's not to their liking. For a diverse feeding experience, consider mixing safflower with a small amount of nyjer seed. However, if your goal is to deter bully birds, avoid mixing it with black oil sunflower seeds.
Key Benefits:
- Attracts cardinals and finches
- Less appealing to grackles, starlings, and squirrels
- Can be mixed with nyjer for variety
