no plastic sunflower seed? (1 Viewer)

[farskywatcher]

Hello: does anyone have a source to buy sunflower seed without plastic packaging?
-If you have a source, can you please include retailer info?
(I'm keeping this post for others, but just found that our local feed store in SF Bay area has sunflower seed in bulk, I just bring in my own bag, yay!).

 

[delia todd]

Hi farskywatcher and a warm welcome from all the Staff and Moderators.

I have a local store that sells it loose too. Sadly he'll be closing down in the next few months.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[KC Foggin]

Certainly good to know. Thanks for the info.

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

And welcome to BirdForum from myself as well. I like the idea of reducing plastic use where possible.

Rich

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

Our local pet store sells sunflower seeds, various bird seeds, peanuts and fat balls loose.

 

[Deans Sanctuary]

Advanced Sunflower, Huron SD 50lb Grey striped recent crop/fresh mixed sizes call 605-554-1301

 

[Mike Crawley]

I'll need to check next time I get to my local reserve but if I remember correctly the RSPB bulk (12kg+) sunflower seeds (and sunflower hearts) are packed in tough paper sacks.

At least that’s how I remember them looking.

They also claim to be "locally sourced" which essentially means from the U.K. and Europe has opposed to Argentina, China, USA, etc.

 

[Deans Sanctuary]

Tip for buying Sunflower...if its a shiny it's the current crop if dull it's over a year old and there is plenty of the older stuff on the retail market...the birds know the difference.

 

[Julie50]

Hi, longer term solution - can you grow them? where I am they grow easily. Beautiful flowers and the birds take the seeds from the head so no need for plastic/metal feeders either

 

[01101001]

The good thing is you only need to sow the sunflowers once. Birds will take care of their propagation, as they drop a seed or two on the ground every now and then.