originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often followed by to): the plants indigenous to Canada; the indigenous peoples of southern Africa. innate; inherent; natural (usually followed by to): feelings indigenous to human beings.
Product Overview. Nyjer Seed is the absolute favorite of finches, such as the American goldfinch, house finch, purple finch, pine siskin and other small songbirds. This tiny delicacy is used in finch feeders that have smaller holes and tiny perches -- perfect for the finches but discouraging to larger birds. Specifications.
Niger is a oily seed which makes it an excellent energy source for the birds that eat it. But its oily nature also causes it to dry out AND LOSE ITS ATTRACTIVENESS TO BIRDS.Birds will turn their beaks to old niger seed.Avoid waste by only purchasing niger in a quantity you'll use in a month or two.ou may also see it called NygerÂ®. 3) NIGER SEED HAS A SHELL. As small as it is, a niger seed does have a shell. If you think birds aren't eating the seed because you see some on the ground, examine it more closely: you may be seeing mostly the thin niger hulls.