Niger Seed
A favourite of Finches, Niger Seed (also known as Nyger Seed or Nyjer Seed) is rich in oil content and highly nutritious. Treat the Goldfinches in your local area to one of their favourite foods.
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- Henry Bell Essentials Wild Bird Nyger Feeder4 reviews
- 4.75 out of 5
- KH
- Good quality. Birds are happy ????
£3.99Jacobi Jayne Ring Pull Click Metal Niger Feeder23 reviews- 4.7391304347826 out of 5
- Gerry Gutteridge
- Perfect...arrived in good condition
Prices from £11.99
Jacobi Jayne Get Set Go Yellow Niger Seed Feeder12 reviews- 4.4166666666667 out of 5
- Douglas C Thompson
- products well made and good looking. good quality seed.
£6.99Jacobi Jayne Goldfinch Finder110 reviews- 4.6909090909091 out of 5
- Kat
- Good quality feeder
Prices from £5.99
Brome Squirrel Buster Finch / Niger Bird Feeder5 reviews- 4.2 out of 5
- Susan C
- This is an expensive product, but the goldfinches have found it and are using it happily. Its also quite long, one half the size would be fine.
£57.89All Year Round Bird Seed Mix2545 reviews- 4.7316306483301 out of 5
- nikki
- Brilliant product with a great variety of seed so I can ensure the birds I am feeding are getting a nutritious product that is good for them.
Prices from £4.49
The Nuttery Helix Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder in Celadon Green55 reviews- 4.6181818181818 out of 5
- Carol Nicholson
- Excellent quality. Birds haven’t visited yet - but it will take time
£34.99Garden Wildlife Direct Wild Bird Fat Balls (No Net)2923 reviews- 4.7557304139583 out of 5
- Tom
- Great value, never lasts long, the birds devour the food as soon as it is out.
Prices from £6.49
Premium Sunflower Heart Kernels14072 reviews- 4.874928936896 out of 5
- Mr. Alistair Cox
- The birds seem to live them and they were in a strong secure bag
Prices from £6.99
Black Sunflower Seeds1156 reviews- 4.7975778546713 out of 5
- Jacob L
- Great quality seeds, were immediately & enthusiastically accepted by my local Coal Tits who came for it very soon after I put them out..
Prices from £5.99
Niger Seed is rich in oil content and highly nutritious. Treat the Goldfinches in your local area to one of their favourite foods.
Which Bird Feeders Should I Use?
Due to it's small size, you may need a special feeder to feed Niger Seed. We offer a range of niger feeders in a variety of different designs and materials.
Which Birds Love Niger Seed?
How to Store Niger Seed
We recommend storing your bird food in an airtight container in a cool and dry location, to ensure that it remains fresh for the period up to the best before date.
Please note:
- Niger seed may potentially germinate and grow under feeders if conditions are suitable.- The 25kg sacks of Niger Seed are delivered as 2x 12.55kg sacks.
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Garden Wildlife Direct Trustpilot ReviewsNiger Seeds FAQ's
See below answers to some common questions we get asked about niger seeds
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What birds eat Niger seeds?
Niger seed is most loved by finches, who are likely to be the main eaters of it, but most wild birds will happily eat Niger seed, including common redpolls, pine siskins, and sparrows. Find out more by reading our Niger seed feeding guide.
What are Niger seeds?
Niger seeds are the seed of a pretty, yellow flower called Guizotia abyssinica. The seeds are small, black, and loved by birds of all sizes.
Will Niger seed grow in the UK?
No. Niger seed doesn’t grow well in the UK. If you’re concerned about the seed falling off your feeders and bedding in, it is usually heat-treated to prevent it from sprouting anyway.
Where do Niger seeds come from?
Niger seeds are native to Africa.
Do robins eat Niger seeds?
Yes, robins eat Niger seeds.
Do sparrows eat Niger seeds?
Sparrows do eat Niger seeds.
Do squirrels eat Niger seeds?
If they can access them, squirrels will eat Niger seeds.
