can this feeder be filled with thistle seed?
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I've never tried using it with thistle seeds myself, but in principle it should work.
1502103
Would not do well with thistle seed. All 3 bins come out to same tray so would mix with other seed.
216903
You can put any feed you want to in the feeder.. It takes a while for the birds to get used to the new feeder. Just be patient. I use feed that is good for cardinals bc we have a few of those, it's a mix with lots of sunflower seeds. Stay away from feed with corn.. It's bad for a number of reasons. Hope this helps. I'm not sure if it's the color or what but it did take at least a week for them to come after I changed the feeder. The big squirrels cannot get into it but the red squirrels still manage bc they are so light.
1700009
Hi RebecaI think they could, but it is best for smaller birds, like chicadees. Also, if you have squirrels around, you would need some kind of clamp to keep them from dumping the seeds. Donna
1017766
I don't think so. The slits are very small, just enough room for a thistle or two to be taken at a time. Be aware this is an upside down feeder for goldfinches only. I have found it to be a waste of money as I have only had one or two visits occasionally. They just have not taken to it.
891598
look online especially birdfeedersnmore.com. The birds that like thistle are small, like gold finches, and timid. You can put thistle in the Perky Pet feeder but it may get eaten up quickly by other types of birds, so how fast do you want to refill? Location is important too; research online. BTW I should tell you that I have a sock type thistle feeder that hardly gets used!
2191193
I myself just use regular birdseed, it has some sunflower seeds in it. I can't keep mine full enough.
519690
This feeder is best for attracting finches- which are small birds that prefer thistle/nyjer seed
376389
It could be if it was smaller than the size of the plastic piece that fits in to the feeder. However, I would not recommend purchasing this feeder, it is not made very well and broke within a few months of using it.
460866
I have not had the feeder long enough to give you an honest answer. My best suggestion would be to call the manufacturer.
841168
yes it is- and squirrels don't care for thistle which is what this feeder is designed for.
1676441
I agree with the others. The openings are too small and you'd loose too much of the thistle seed.
1954130
It's a very wide mesh so that any small seed tends to fall through the mesh unless it's held in place by bigger seeds, like sunflower. So, if I'm understanding what a thistle feeder is, then it wouldn't work. The mesh is too wide for only small seeds. However, I do a mix of seeds and I get a variety of birds including finches, cardinals, red-winged blackbird, and sparrows. Most of those eat from the seeds that spill to the ground but the finches tend to cling to the ball and pull out the seeds.
1954134
I wouldn't buy this one for thistle...it will just fall out all over the place when the birds land on it....it is perfect for black oil sunflower though.
261531
Can't think of a seed small enough, but it would have to be at most the same size as any thistle type of seed... GREAT feeder, though....... We feed year around and are in Vermont so our criteria are a real challenge for any feeder and we're in our second year.
1502107
As has been mentioned, thistle seeds could be put in this feeder, but they are for feeding gold finches and not all other birds. The thistle seeds are small, and work much better in a regular thistle feeder that is designed for the finches to hang upside down to feed. This feeder is great for sunflower seeds and the mixed bird seed. Many different birds come to feed at it, and it is very well made - sturdy.
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This feeder is designed to accommodate mixed seed, Nyjer®, and thistle seed.