Wild Acres Black Sunflower Seeds - A Nutritious Treat for Birds

Wild Acres Black Sunflower Seeds 15kg: High-Energy Seed Treat for Birds

Wild Acres Black Sunflower Seeds are a high-energy, oil-rich seed that's a firm favourite with a wide range of birds. Black oil sunflower has a higher fat content than grey striped sunflower and a thin shell that's easy for almost any seed-eating bird to crack open, which is why it's one of the most popular seeds for both pet parrots and wild birds. It's a good source of energy, protein, healthy oils and vitamin E.

That thin shell and high oil content make black sunflower especially appealing to larger parrots and a great pick-me-up during colder months or moult, when birds need extra energy. The trade-off is that it's rich, so it's best offered as a treat rather than a staple.

How to Feed

Because black oil sunflower is high in fat and relatively low in calcium, it's best used as a supplement or treat within a balanced diet, not as the main food. Offer it in moderation alongside a good base seed mix, pellets and fresh vegetables, and use it as a treat, a training reward or foraging enrichment. Keep seed dry and feeders clean, as oil seeds can spoil or go mouldy if they get damp. Always provide fresh, clean water.

Suitable For

Black sunflower suits larger parrots such as cockatoos, galahs, king parrots and rosellas, and is also popular with a range of seed-eating wild birds in the garden.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-energy black oil sunflower seed for parrots and wild birds

• Higher fat and oil content than grey striped sunflower

• Thin shell that's easy for most seed-eating birds to crack

• Good source of energy, protein and vitamin E

• Ideal as a treat, training reward or foraging food

• A welcome energy boost in colder months and during moult

• Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 15kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What birds eat black sunflower seeds?
A wide range, including larger parrots like cockatoos, galahs, king parrots and rosellas, as well as many seed-eating wild birds. The thin shell makes it easy for most birds to open.

What's the difference between black and grey striped sunflower?
Black oil sunflower has a higher oil and fat content and a thinner shell, making it more energy-dense and easier to crack. Grey striped sunflower is larger with a thicker shell, so birds work harder to open it.

Are black sunflower seeds good for birds?
In moderation, yes. They're a great source of energy, healthy oils and vitamin E. But because they're high in fat and low in calcium, they're best fed as a treat within a varied diet, not as the main food.

How much should I feed?
Offer it as a small part of the overall diet, alongside a base seed mix, pellets and fresh vegetables. Because birds love it and it's high in fat, it's easy to overfeed, so keep it as a treat.

How should I store black sunflower seed?
Keep it in a cool, dry place and store it sealed. Keep feeders clean and dry too, since damp oil seed can spoil or grow mould, which is harmful to birds.

What sizes does it come in?
 It's available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 15kg, with the 15kg bag suited to aviaries and regular feeding.