Thistle Wild Bird Feeders
Thistle wild bird f eeders are specially designed to serve Nyjer or thistle seeds. With port openings that are smaller than those for mixed seed, the thinner Thistle and Nyjer seeds are kept in thistle wild bird feeders instead of falling out. In addition, only smaller birds such as finches have the tiny thin beaks needed to access the feeding port holes of thistle wild bird feeders. Larger birds cannot reach the seed due to the very small, thin port holes on thistle wild bird feeders. 
Special Upside Down thistle wild bird feeders have the seed opening below the perch, so the birds must hang upside down to feed. Very few birds possess this unique feeding ability; goldfinches are an example of a colorful bird that can eat upside down. Since Nyjer seed has approximately a six-month shelf life-span, it is advisable to only keep the bag of seed for that length of time. After six months, it is best to discard the remaining seed and purchase new. In addition, thistle wild bird feeders as well as all wild bird seed feeders  should be cleaned every two weeks, more often in warmer weather. This will help to prevent the spread of bird diseases and keep the thistle wild bird feeders looking nice. If weather has been particularly rainy and damp, keep an eye on the thistle seed. Although most thistle wild bird feeders are designed to keep out rain, moisture can still penetrate any feeder and cause seed to become moldy. The seed will need to be discarded and the bird feeder will need to be cleaned. 
Finches and other tiny bird who feast on thistle and nyjer seed are so fun to watch. Sometimes several finches, both male and female, will perch on a thistle feeder at the same time. It can be a wonderful experience to see three or four tiny goldfinches at a thistle feeder, chirping away while eating the delicious seed.
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