 Nyjer
or Thistle?
Nyjer
seed is a favorite food of Goldfinches, House Finches and Pine Siskins.
It resembles small grains of wild rice and has a high fat and protein
content. Nyjer is also known as thistle. Many people think they
will be growing thistle weeds in their yard if they offer this seed.
In fact, nyjer is not a thistle at all. It's the seed of the nyjer
plant, which is native to Ethiopia and may have been named after
the river Niger that flows through northern parts of Africa. Nyjer
seed, sold as birdseed, is heated to prevent it from germinating.
Tube type feeders with small openings are used as nyjer or "thistle
seed" feeders.
Feeders
Supply sells thistle seed by the pound or in 50 lb. bags. We deal
directly with reputable importers in order to provide you with the
freshest seed possible. Because of our bird feed sales volume and
our expertise in buying and handling, you can trust that the thistle
seed you buy at Feeders Supply has not been stored for long periods
of time or mishandled. We are committed to bringing you the highest
quality feed at the most competitive price possible. That's why
our thistle seed has been priced at eighty-nine cents a pound for
more than ten years. During our Fall Sale, you'll find it on sale
for seventy-nine cents a pound! Be sure to stock up today. |