{"product_id":"bird-seed-nyjer-thistle","title":"Bird Seed - Nyjer Thistle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe go-to seed for finch enthusiasts \u0026amp; upside down feeders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeadow Ridge Farms Nyjer is a favorite of finches and other smaller birds with tiny, pointed bills that can crack these tiny shells and extract the rich seeds. Nyjer seeds are high in oil and are a great source of energy for finches and other small backyard birds, especially in winter months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNyjer is a thin, small black seed from the African yellow daisy, and although it is not actually related to the thistle plant or thistle weeds, it is often referred to as \"thistle seed.\"  However, Meadow Ridge's Nyjer seeds are sterilized to prevent them from sprouting or growing in your yard or garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNyjer-loving birds are sometimes referred to as 'clinging birds' because they are many times seen acrobatically clinging to the sides of feeders instead of perching while feeding. You'll even see them eating upside down on occasion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNyjer seeds(AKA thistle seeds) are very small and are best used in the following feeder types: small-hole tube feeders, thistle feeders, Nyjer feeders, mesh feeders, and thistle sacks\/socks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeadow Ridge Farms seed is bagged daily at a historic mill in Delano, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nyjer Thistle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts\u003c\/strong\u003e American Goldfinch, House Finch, Purple Finch, Pine Siskin, Dark Eyed Junco, Common Redpoll, Indigo Bunting, White-Breasted Nuthatch, Red-Breasted Nuthatch, Pine Siskins, Lesser Goldfinch, Song Sparrow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThistle feeder\u003cbr\u003eThistle sock\u003cbr\u003eTube feeders with small port holes\u003cbr\u003eUpside down feeders\u003cbr\u003eGround feeding (for doves)\u003cbr\u003eScreen or mesh feeder\u003cbr\u003eWindow feeder\u003cbr\u003eTray or platform feeder\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow Ridge Farms","offers":[{"title":"8 lb","offer_id":44806327894318,"sku":"605170024087","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 lb","offer_id":44806327927086,"sku":"605170024209","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/4673\/9607\/products\/Nyjer-Thistle---8-lb.jpg?v=1679625406","url":"https:\/\/mother-earth-gardens-webstore.myshopify.com\/products\/bird-seed-nyjer-thistle","provider":"Mother Earth Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}