The seed squirrels hate — and cardinals love.
Safflower seed has a secret: squirrels can't stand the bitter taste. While cardinals, grosbeaks, chickadees, and doves flock to your feeder, squirrels take one sniff and walk away. If squirrels ...
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Birds love it Squirrels lump it
This is perfect food for the birds in our backyard and the squirrels don’t care for it (we provide them other food.) The zip top bags are super convenient and help prevent mess. A favorite!
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Edward · May 17, 2026
Love Duncraft and Safflower seeds
I have used safflower seeds for years. They are at least mostly less palatable to squirrels so more left for the birds. Duncraft always sends my orders quickly. I recommend Duncraft.
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Jill · July 19, 2025
The birds love it...
The birds love it - have to fill the feeder frequently!