•Q-1. Is black oil sunflower seed good for birds?
•Answer: Yes! For example, 100 gram of dried sunflower seeds contains 5% water, 20% carburetor, 21% protein, and 51% fat in the form of oil. Also, the seeds are enriched in fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
•Q-2. Which seed attracts the most birds to the feeder?
•Answer: If we say about just one, it will be black oil sunflower seed. You can attract many birds by plenty of blended seeds to a single feeder. With the right blend, the birds will eat the seed tray clean, so no seeds are wasted.
•Q-3. What kind of birds eat sunflowers?
•Answer: There are some birds such as finches, nuthatches, chickadees, cardinals, grosbeaks, jays and some woodpeckers which eat sunflower seeds. Besides, bully birds, such as blackbirds, European starlings, and grackles, also love it, especially if you serve them in a tray feeder.
•Common Animals that Feeds on Sunflower Seeds:
•Birds
•Hamsters
•Mouse/Mice
•Squirrels
•Chipmunks
•Racoons
•Nutritional Elements of an Oil Black Seeds:
•28% fat
•25% fiber
•15% percent protein
•Calcium
•B vitamins
•Vitamin E
•Iron
•Potassium
•Black oil sunflower seeds have a higher percentage of kernels and are very nutritious sources of high-quality protein. They also boost a lot of fatty oil, which is especially essential in the winter. Birds use their oil glands to spread the oil over their feathers to keep them vivid, dry, and warm.
•So, keep your bird feeder stocked with sunflower seeds, and you’re sure to enjoy a variety of colorful birds with hours of entertainment and enjoyment.
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