Birdfeeders

Nyjer, also called thistle, is a tiny black seed that comes from a daisy. This seed is not native to the United States, but is imported from Ethiopia, India and Nepal. Although it is also called thistle, it does not come from a thistle plant. Nyjer seeds are heated to prevent germination, so there will not be strange weeds growing below the thistle feeder. Nyjer has a very high fat content so is a real nutritional boost for the many finches who love it. This seed is also quite expensive compared to other seed, so it is a good to serve it in a thistle feeder that is designed for birds to pluck out one seed at a time.