Premium spicy blend birds love – Crafted just for birds, this gourmet mix includes a kick of cayenne pepper that birds can’t taste but squirrels hate, keeping feeders active with feathered visitors and free of pesky intruders.
Natural squirrel deterrent – Formulated with hot pepper and mineral oil, this seed blend delivers a fiery surprise to animals sensitive to spice while remaining completely safe and enjoyable for birds of all kinds.
High-energy nutrition in every bite – Features a hearty mix of sunflower chips, oil sunflower seed, peanut pickouts, and hulled pistachios to give birds the energy they need for active flying, nesting, and singing.
Safe for birds, tough on pests – Birds lack receptors for capsaicin, the compound in peppers, so they enjoy the seed without issue—while squirrels and chipmunks quickly learn to stay away.
Ideal for all seasons and feeders – Whether in cold winter months or busy spring nesting season, this blend provides reliable nutrition and fits most tube, tray, or hopper feeders with ease.
UPC
047659704859
Flavor
Spicy Blend to Deter Squirrels
Occasion
Birthday
Item Form
Seed
Unit Count
80 Ounce
Item Weight
5 pounds
Manufacturer
Backyard Seeds
Container Type
Bag
Target Species
Bird
Number of Items
1
Product Benefits
Deters squirrels, attracts birds
Additional Features
Spicy Blend for Squirrel Deterrence
Special Ingredients
Cayenne Pepper
Breed Recommendation
Wild Birds
Age Range Description
All Life Stages
Animal Food Diet Type
Veterinary Diet
Specific Uses For Product
Attract Wild Birds to Backyard, Squirrel Resistant Bird Seed
Recommended Uses For Product
Deter Squirrels, Attract Cardinals, Blue Jays, and American Finches, All Seasons Use
Squirrel Proof Tactics
Have patience! Squirrels have time and nature on their side. Squirrels spend most of their waking hours finding food, eating food, and hiding food - once they have located a food source (your feeders) - they will spend every waking minute figuring out how to get to that source.
Keep feeders away from ledges like deck railings and away from trees.
Use a skinny narrow pole to mount or a thin string to hang feeders
Use a squirrel baffle
"Grease" the poles with petroleum jelly
Squirrel repellent hot bird seed
Spice is a deterrent to non-birds but does no harm
Backyard Series Fiery Surprise Birdseed Blend is a premium blend made just for birds. This spicy blend gives animals that can taste spicy pepper a surprise. Spice is a deterrent to squirrels but does no harm. Birds love the taste!