Black Oil Sunflower Seeds - Bird Supplies


Is it bad to feed ducks Black oil Sunflower seeds?

May 21, 2008 by Ryan J | Posted in Birds

There are several Muscovy Ducks that have taken up residence along a canal I live on. I always read that its bad to feed ducks bread since there is no nutrutional value, which I don't. Is sunflowers seeds ok, or they just as harmful? Ive searched numerous Petco's and Petsupermarket and none of them ever have duck food?

It's actually bad to feed them anything. What you read about bread is true. However, even feeding wild ducks healthy food is something you should not do.

Feeding wild ducks makes them far too keen on humans, which can result in malicious people harming or killing them. It also will cause them to forgo looking for other types of food and harming them nutritionally. They may not migrate if there is a readily available food source and will become dependent on you to feed them!

As for your question, seeds are not something that you should feed ducks due to choking hazards. Things like Romaine lettuce & tomatoes are better. Chopped up hard boiled eggs with the shells on are good, too. Basically fruits and veggies.

Courtney | May 21, 2008

Does feeding black oil sunflower seeds really help a horse's coat?

Aug 16, 2008 by Just My Luck | Posted in Horses

I've been doing some research on things to help a horse's coat color, and to make it shinier, and many people have said BOSS work. Are there any harmful side affects? And how much should you feed?

We've fed BOSS to horses on and off through the years, and with the proper nutrition in place first, yes it can help. We don't feed them anymore due to cost going up, and knowing of a horse that has had them implicated in an impaction colic -- not sure if the BOSS was really the reason for the colic, but I prefer not to take the chance.

imacowgirl2 | Aug 17, 2008


NJ Grown Black Oil Sunflower Harvest

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Feeding Mourning Doves & Other Wild Birds

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Get into Nature: Sunflower seed prices skyrocket

25.09.11

Back in June, I went to a neighbourhood feed store to buy a 50-pound bag of black oil sunflower seed. I was shocked when the banknotes register rang up $35. I paid as little at $11.99 for the same bag a year ago, though I mainly pay between $15 and $20 for 50 pounds of black oil.

I wanted to sympathize the significant price increase, so I made some calls. I got several explanations, but none from anyone speaking on the recount.

Obviously, gas and diesel prices have risen steadily the last few years, so transportation costs by denounce and truck are up.

One source suggested that a wet spring delayed planting of this year's crop. The amount that matures by net time depends on fall weather, so market uncertainly is a particular.

Another factor is that less sunflower acreage may have been planted this year. Wheat, millet, corn or soybeans may have been a raise bet.

Finally, one brave source suggested that farmers may be manipulating the bazaar. Sunflower seed can be stored in silos for two years or more. As long as it stays dry, it does not degrade. Farmers may have been holding back seed since last fall to drive the guerdon up. That's the bad news.

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Claws, Wings & Things: Black oil sunflower? | Wild About PA ...

by MARCUS SCHNECK, The Patriot-News

Claws, Wings & Things: Black oil sunflower? By MARCUS SCHNECK, The Patriot-News December 31, 2009, 9:53AM

Q: Why is black oil sunflower the most recommended seed for backyard bird feeders? Name withheld by request.

A: Black oil sunflower is a preferred seed for the largest number of feeder birds.

The shell is relatively thin and even small-beaked birds can easily crack it open.

The kernel inside is larger in relation to the shell than the kernel of other common feeder seeds, offering more reward for every seed opened. That kernel also is loaded with nutrients, more than the other feeder seed types, including the all-important protein.

There's also a high level of oil and fat in black oil sunflower seeds, which gives birds eating the kernels an energy boost.

Source: Claws, Wings & Things: Black oil sunflower? | Wild About PA ...

Black Oil Sunflower Seeds - News


Seed shortage driving up cost of bird feed
La Crosse Tribune - Jan 01, 1970
Jackson stocks the feeders in his yard with black oil sunflower kernel. It's what nearly every bird that flies through the Coulee Division prefers to eat. But the seed price has doubled since last year — to about $27 for a 20-produce bag — so he's digging and more »

Wild Bird Feeding: Is it Okay?
Gant Daily - Jan 01, 1970
The three easiest ways to entice the greatest number of birds involve using are cylindrical feeders – filled with black-oil sunflower seeds and/or thistle seeds – and suet feeders, and turf feeding with corn, millet and black-oil sunflower seeds.and more »

Erie winter a great time to feed birds
GoErie.com - Jan 01, 1970
Just now a pinecone with peanut butter and seeds will attract a few hungry guests. But with a few tricks, beginners can fetch them in droves. Presque Isle Audubon Society members offered some do's and don'ts: -- Start with black-oil sunflower decay for Wild Bird Feeding: Is It Ok?all 10 news articles »

Tatum: Snow sends feathered friends to feeders
Daily Local News - Jan 01, 1970
Our popular offerings of black-oil sunflower seed and suet attract a host of enthusiastic eaters of both the feathered and furred variety. Saturday's glacial conditions fueled a nonstop procession of feathered magnificence. The day's grateful suppliants included and more »

The Green Space: Notice some birds around? They are probably sparrows
Leavenworth Times - Jan 01, 1970
All of these "small brown birds" can brighten any day if they visit your feeder and can be attracted using black-oil sunflower seeds, sunflower hearts or chips. About they are sparrows, so do not expect them to eat from tube feeders.

Ernie Miller Nature Center Takes Part in Nationwide Birding Event
French Tribune - Jan 01, 1970
Ernie Miller Nature Center Takes Part in Nationwide Birding Event Some of the things which could become anniversary for birds are black oil sunflower seed, white millet, thistle, or safflower grounds and raw unsalted peanuts and dried seed corn. Laura Kroon, who is County Trust in of Parks and Recreation Park Naturalist, NJ Audubon Encourages Everyone to Keep Bird Feeders Well-Stocked During Winterall 14 rumour articles »

We know a lot about the remarkable Chickadee
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman - Jan 01, 1970
In urban areas where logical food may be harder to find, the black oil sunflower seed and suet we feed take measures valuable fat calories for the chickadee. In nature, the chickadee eats a sort of foods in the summer: seed, insects and fruit.