Westerman's Striped Sunflower Seeds

Westerman's Striped Sunflower Seeds

Westerman's Striped Sunflower Seeds are a pure sunflower seed bird food, made to draw a wide variety of species to backyard bird feeders. They suit bird enthusiasts who want to enrich the avian biodiversity in their garden without paying for filler seed that goes to waste.

Key Benefits

• Known to attract an impressive variety of bird species, making these seeds a go-to choice for keen backyard bird watchers.
• Helps bring different types of birds to your garden, enriching its avian biodiversity.
• Pure, single-seed quality with no fillers. Many seed mixtures on the market contain red millet and oats, which most birds find unappealing and which lead to unnecessary waste.
• The thick shell presents a delightful challenge for many birds, which adds to the seed's appeal.

How to Use

Offer the seeds in your backyard bird feeders to attract visiting birds. Because the seed is pure and unmixed, there are no unwanted fillers for birds to push aside and discard.

Suitable For

• Cardinals, for which these seeds are particularly popular.
• Grosbeaks, chickadees, doves and native sparrows, which also find them irresistible.
• House Sparrows, European Starlings and squirrels. Some sources suggest these typically avoid sunflower seeds, but in some regions they have been observed to develop a liking for them.

Compatibility

Intended for use in backyard bird feeders as a straight sunflower seed, so it works as a stand-alone offering for garden visitors.

Specifications

• Seed type: striped sunflower seeds
• Shell: thick
• Composition: pure seed, free from fillers such as red millet and oats
• Use: backyard bird feeders

Available Sizes

Available in several pack sizes. Choose the one that suits the number of feeders you fill and how many birds visit your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these seeds contain fillers like red millet or oats?
No. They are pure striped sunflower seeds. Many mixtures on the market include red millet and oats, which most birds find unappealing and which cause unnecessary waste.

Which birds are these seeds popular with?
They are particularly popular with cardinals. Grosbeaks, chickadees, doves and native sparrows also find them irresistible.

Will squirrels, House Sparrows or European Starlings eat them?
Some sources suggest these animals typically avoid sunflower seeds. In some regions, however, they have been observed to develop a liking for them.

Why does the thick shell matter?
The thick shell presents a delightful challenge for many birds, which adds to the seed's appeal.

Can these seeds help bring more bird species into my garden?
Yes. They are known to attract an impressive variety of species to backyard feeders, which helps enrich the avian biodiversity in your garden.

Which pack size should I choose?
The seeds come in several pack sizes. A smaller pack suits a single feeder or occasional topping up, while a larger pack suits several feeders or regular visitors.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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