{"product_id":"premium-sunflower-hearts-for-wild-birds-12-55kg","title":"Premium Sunflower Hearts for Wild Birds 12.55kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake a busy feeding point easier to enjoy and maintain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA food that leaves less shell waste can make regular feeding more convenient, particularly beside a patio or path. Keep watching demand and clearing dropped food, so a useful staple fits the garden you actually live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusk-free sunflower hearts: high energy, no mess, and loved by a huge range of birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflower hearts are the kernel of the sunflower seed — the shell removed, leaving the tender, oil-packed heart. They’re a favourite for British garden birds: easy to eat, rich in calories, and tidy under feeders.\u003cbr\u003eAt Wiggly Wigglers we pack each bag fresh at our Herefordshire farm — even though we don’t grow the seed here, we still make sure it’s clean, safe and bird-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"checkmark\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHusk-free: no shells means less mess, less waste, and no sprouting under feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh oil content: excellent fuel for birds needing energy in colder weather or during breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts a wide variety of birds: especially finches, tits, robins, blackbirds and many more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and easy to feed: works in feeders, on tables or scatter style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary to British-grown bird-foods: a great staple seed alongside more local options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight for tidy gardens too: fewer shells dropping means less sweeping, more bird-watching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunflower hearts (100 %).\u003cbr\u003e(Packed in small batches for freshness. May contain traces of other seeds. Not for human consumption.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy UK-Growth is Limited (and what to do about it)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough sunflowers grow well in the UK, the real challenge with sunflower hearts is de-husking. The industrial machinery to remove the shells (hulls) is less common here — so most sunflower hearts are grown abroad and imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means higher food miles compared with some UK-grown bird foods. If you’re looking to reduce transport footprint, consider options like black sunflower seeds (less processed, easier to source locally) or planting sunflower crops and wildlife-friendly seed heads in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso: by choosing black sunflowers you often get a lower cost per kg (because less processing) and still attract birds strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Else Loves Sunflower Hearts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐿️ Squirrels (of course)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet’s start with the obvious culprits!\u003cbr\u003eGrey squirrels love sunflower hearts — they’re like squirrel chocolate. The high fat and protein content make them irresistible, and they’ll happily empty a feeder if they can.\u003cbr\u003eThat’s not all bad though — squirrels are entertaining and part of the ecosystem. Just be prepared for acrobatics and the occasional “squirrel gymnastics” display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiggly Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d prefer to keep them off, try a baffle guard or a dedicated squirrel feeder stocked separately so they leave the bird feeders alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedgehogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHedgehogs will occasionally nibble at sunflower hearts if they’re on the ground, though they prefer mealworms or meat-based hedgehog food. The odd seed isn’t harmful, but too many oily ones aren’t ideal for their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiggly Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re hedgehog-friendly, place their food and water away from bird feeding areas to avoid seed overload.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wigglywigglers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56432316219777,"sku":"SUNHHALLO-BF1","price":33.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/4456\/6307\/products\/9449sunflowerhearts.jpg?v=1721649000","url":"https:\/\/www.wigglywigglers.co.uk\/products\/premium-sunflower-hearts-for-wild-birds-12-55kg","provider":"Wiggly Wigglers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}