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Wagner's Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (40 lb)

5/5 — Our Rating

Our Review

If you could only buy one type of seed, this is it. Black oil sunflower seeds are the universal favorite of almost every feeder bird. The thin shells are easy for small birds to crack, and the high fat content keeps birds coming back. We use these in our Squirrel Buster feeder.

Why We Love It

Cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches, woodpeckers — they all love black oil sunflower. It's the most versatile seed you can buy and the foundation of any good feeding station.

Pros

  • Attracts the widest variety of species
  • High fat content for energy
  • Thin shells easy for small birds
  • Great value in bulk
  • Clean — minimal waste

Cons

  • Shells accumulate under feeders
  • Squirrels love them too
  • Can go stale if stored poorly

Birds This Attracts

Northern CardinalBlack-capped ChickadeeHouse FinchWhite-breasted NuthatchDowny WoodpeckerTufted Titmouse

Our Tip

Store in a sealed metal container to keep fresh and prevent mice. Scatter some on the ground too — juncos and sparrows will appreciate it.

Best For

All feeder birds Tube feeders Hopper feeders

Wagner's Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (40 lb)

$34.99

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