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Straight seeds
Feed seasonally, feed safely:
To help protect the birds we love from disease, we've paused selling seed and peanuts from May to October. This is because research has shown an increased risk of disease spreading in summer and autumn. We recommend switching to summer-feeding alternatives, like suet, mealworms and Flutter Butter, during this time.
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Our selection of straight bird seeds is an excellent source of food for birds during the cooler months, whether you choose to serve one seed variety or mix them together to create your own bird food mixes.
Sunflower hearts and seeds are high in protein, rich in energy-giving oils and attract a range of birds including sparrows, Chaffinches and tits. Nyjer seeds have similar benefits but are great for Siskins and Goldfinches.
Our Premium sunflower hearts are a best-seller and great if you're looking for highly nutritious bird seed that will attract a variety of birds.
Goldfinch Food FAQs
What do Goldfinches eat in the wild?
Goldfinches mainly eat small seeds from plants such as thistles, teasels, dandelions and groundsel, using their fine, pointed bills to reach seeds that other birds may struggle to access.
Goldfinches also eat seeds from other wild plants and trees, while insects form a small part of their diet during summer. Leaving plants to flower and keeping their dried seed heads in place can provide Goldfinches with a natural source of food.
What should I feed Goldfinches in winter?
From November to April, the best foods to offer Goldfinches are nyjer seed and sunflower hearts. Nyjer is a particularly small seed and should be offered in a specialist nyjer feeder, while sunflower hearts can be placed in a standard seed feeder.
Keep feeders clean, remove uneaten food and only provide an amount that the birds can finish within one or two days.
What do Goldfinches eat in summer?
During summer, Goldfinches mainly feed on naturally available seeds from plants such as dandelions, thistles and groundsel. They may also eat small insects, particularly during the breeding season.
From 1 May to 31 October, we recommend pausing seeds and peanuts in garden feeders to help reduce the spread of finch trichomonosis. Small amounts of suet or fat balls can still be offered for other garden birds. Goldfinches rarely eat these foods, although an individual bird may occasionally try suet when seeds are not available.
You can also help Goldfinches by allowing suitable plants to produce seed and leaving their seed heads standing.