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  • This 100% edible, hull-free bird food won't create messy leftovers under feeders, in yards, in flowerbeds or on patios.
  • The high oil content makes this food highly nutritious!
  • Nyjer Seed is the best single grain seed for attracting many varieties of finches and wild birds such as buntings, chickadees, juncos, redpolls, siskins, and songbirds.
  • This concentrated formula lasts longer in the feeder.
  • It's the perfect seed to attract a variety of small songbirds. Enjoy the music!

Ingredient Information

Feeding Instructions

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Adventure in Your Backyard

Feeding and watching wild birds offers an outdoor adventure and colorful sights without leaving home. Whether you’re new to the hobby or experienced, trust Kaytee Products to have the finest ingredients and a genuine love of birds that shows.

Feed Birds Year-Round

Kaytee Wild Bird Foods offer a year-round source of energy and nutrition for wild birds. Consistently filled feeders helps keep birds fed—especially during times when food is scarce—and your backyard exciting through all seasons.

Provide a Fresh Source of Water

In addition to providing food year-round, always provide a fresh source of water. Wild birds use water for drinking and to clean their feathers, so they may visit more often and stay longer. Running water works best, so birds can hear it.

For the Love of Birds

Every time you fill your feeder, you’re not just offering food—you’re creating a connection to the beauty of nature. As birds feed and are filled with energy, you can experience the joy of knowing you’re helping them thrive.

About Kaytee

Formulated by birding enthusiasts, Kaytee Wild Bird Food makes high quality feed for your birds. It provides a great source of energy and nutrition for your feathered friends while offering you a colorful adventure in your own backyard.

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Food Form           
Birdseed
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all-season
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Sourced From           
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Questions & Answers

3 Customer Questions


Is this seed sterile?

Answer by ChewyFeb 14, 2019
Before it is imported, Nyjer seeds are sterilized by intense heat to prevent germination of any additional seeds that may be part of the mix.

From where is this seed sourced?

Answer by ChewyFeb 28, 2022
This food is sourced from multiple nyjer producing countries. Kaytee follows strict guidelines to ensure the quality of their products.

Does it sprout

Answer by ChewyJul 21, 2021
Kaytee Nyjer Wild Bird Food does not sprout.
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
387 Ratings

132 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jennifer on Aug 3, 2025

Great For Finches & Sparrows!

I love to watch birds in my backyard. And, I have several feeders -- including one specifically for Nyjer seed. Buying good quality seed can be difficult, but Chewy

I love to watch birds in my backyard. And, I have several feeders -- including one specifically for Nyjer seed. Buying good quality seed can be difficult, but Chewy has made it easy. This Katee Nyjer Seed is fresh and the price is great. Plus, Chewy delivers it right to my door. If you want to attract house sparrows and various types of finches -- including the bright yellow Goldfinch, this seed is a must! I highly recommend you buy it from Chewy for the price and convenience.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ronnie on Sep 7, 2025

Seed is attractive to the birds

This seed is a replacement for another brand that the Lesser Goldfinch would not eat. They will shun nyjer thistle that is too old, so the replacement seed is fresh

This seed is a replacement for another brand that the Lesser Goldfinch would not eat. They will shun nyjer thistle that is too old, so the replacement seed is fresh. All brands should include a 'Best By' date on their seed products to protect consumers.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Deborah on Jul 19, 2025

High quality thistle nyjer seed for the American Gold Finches

This is on the costly side, as is all nyjer thistle seed, but this is a very high quality seed by KayTee. I will definitely buy this again as it had no other

This is on the costly side, as is all nyjer thistle seed, but this is a very high quality seed by KayTee. I will definitely buy this again as it had no other contents in the bag other than the seed. Sometimes, you will get things like twigs or other parts of the flower that was harvested, but not with this KayTee brand.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By E on Jun 23, 2025

Excellent quality of feed!

Rarely happens however on on occasion a batch of nyger seed is stale. Easy to tell because the birds try and depart not to return until Chewy replaces with nyger

Rarely happens however on on occasion a batch of nyger seed is stale. Easy to tell because the birds try and depart not to return until Chewy replaces with nyger seed from a different company. Yippee the birds return, try and proceed to scarf up the new seed. The Best.. Chewy apologized and gave me a credit for the two 8 lb bags of stale seed. am I a happy customer....... YES!! Thank you!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cynthia on Sep 8, 2025

Fast delivery!

I was gifted a Nijer seed feeder and went straight away to Chewy. Their price was the best and their service is super fast! Thanks Chewy!

I was gifted a Nijer seed feeder and went straight away to Chewy. Their price was the best and their service is super fast! Thanks Chewy!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ingrid on Jun 6, 2025

attractive to certain birds

nijer is an old one for me, but i haven't used it in years, especially since most of the local finches are gone. Its a bit late for it this year, most birds have

nijer is an old one for me, but i haven't used it in years, especially since most of the local finches are gone. Its a bit late for it this year, most birds have paired and left for nesting and raising their young. Interestingly two chickadees came to check out some of the seeds in the new little feeder....


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Aug 17, 2025

High quality at a reasonable price.

Finally after many years I have success at my nyjer feeder, a combination of great food in a great feeder.

Finally after many years I have success at my nyjer feeder, a combination of great food in a great feeder.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Jessie on Jun 22, 2025

Awaiting Birds :(

Have had this out in my feeder for 2 weeks now, and no birds have been to visit it... :( we'll give it time but hoping they like the food eventually.

Have had this out in my feeder for 2 weeks now, and no birds have been to visit it... :( we'll give it time but hoping they like the food eventually.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Avery on Aug 13, 2025

Availability

Chewy consistently has bird seed in stock at a reasonable price and ships it promptly.

Chewy consistently has bird seed in stock at a reasonable price and ships it promptly.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Liana on Jun 26, 2025

THE BEST

Our gold finches love it. We bought 50 lbs. here in town and they wouldn't touch it. I think it was old. Chewy is always fresh

Our gold finches love it. We bought 50 lbs. here in town and they wouldn't touch it. I think it was old. Chewy is always fresh