{"title":"Finch \u0026 Nyjer","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoldfinches, pine siskins and redpolls are specialists — small bills built for small, oil-rich seed. Nyjer is what they're after, and freshness matters more here than with any other seed: it dries out over time, and finches will simply skip a feeder of stale seed. Ours is packed in small batches, which is exactly the kind of detail a goldfinch notices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRun it in a mesh or fine-port finch feeder. And watch for irruption winters — a redpoll flock can empty a feeder before lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions from the backyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy are finches ignoring my nyjer feeder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten the seed has gone stale or damp. Fresh nyjer and a clean feeder usually brings them straight back — finches are fussy tenants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs nyjer the same as thistle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's often called thistle seed, but it's \u003cem\u003eGuizotia abyssinica\u003c\/em\u003e. It won't grow weeds in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat else do finches eat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seeds\"\u003esunflower chips\u003c\/a\u003e are the best companion to nyjer, and goldfinches take them readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wild-finch-blend","title":"Wild Finch Seed Mix – Nyjer, Millet \u0026 Sunflower Chips for Goldfinches","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring charm, colour, and song to your backyard with a wholesome seed blend made especially for finches. Carefully crafted to match the taste preferences of goldfinches, purple finches, and house finches, this premium mix is designed to keep your feathered visitors returning day after day. Packed with white millet, Siberian millet, red millet, nyjer, sunflower kernel chips, and canola seeds, it delivers balanced nutrition and irresistible flavour in every bite. Rich in nutrients that support feather health, vibrant colouring, and strong skin, this blend helps finches look and feel their very best. Perfectly suited for finch-specific feeders such as mesh sock feeders, thistle feeders, and small-port tube feeders, it minimizes waste while maximizing enjoyment. Thoughtfully made and packed in Toronto, Canada, this mix transforms your backyard into a true bird paradise—nourishing, delightful, and irresistible to your favourite small songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chirp \u0026 Maple","offers":[{"title":"1.2KG","offer_id":46797042843904,"sku":"CM-300-816-330","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.6KG","offer_id":46797042876672,"sku":"CM-300-816-3PK-990","price":39.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4209\/8176\/files\/188_bf844401-371b-4d2e-b5c6-958891231e53.png?v=1773696706"},{"product_id":"sunflower-chips","title":"Sunflower Chips for Wild Birds – Shell-Free Black Oil Sunflower Kernels","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your backyard birds the premium nutrition they crave with Chirp \u0026amp; Maple Black Oil Sunflower Chips! These shell-free sunflower chips are packed with energy-rich oils, providing essential nutrients for wild birds year-round. 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