Goldcrop Sunflower Hearts are premium, de-husked sunflower kernels that offer birds a highly nutritious, energy-rich food source. Because they have no shells, they are 100% edible — leaving no waste under feeders and making feeding areas clean and tidy.
Packed with natural oils, protein, and essential nutrients, sunflower hearts help birds maintain energy in winter, support chick-rearing in spring, and stay in top condition during moulting. Their soft, husk-free texture makes them easy to eat, even for young or small-beaked birds.
✔︎ 100% edible – no shells, no mess under feeders.
✔︎ Naturally high in oil and protein – perfect for energy and feather health.
✔︎ Attracts the widest range of Irish garden birds, including robins, finches, tits, sparrows, blackbirds, and doves.
✔︎ Suitable for tube feeders, tables, and ground feeding.
✔︎ Ideal for year-round feeding — especially valuable during cold winters and breeding season.
✔︎ Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
✔︎ Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)
✔︎ Great Tit (Parus major)
✔︎ Coal Tit (Periparus ater)
✔︎ Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)
✔︎ Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
✔︎ Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)
✔︎ House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
✔︎ Blackbird (Turdus merula)
✔︎ Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
✔︎ Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
✔︎ Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
✔︎ Use a seed feeder – keeps the hearts dry and reduces waste.
✔︎ Offer on tables or ground – great for robins, blackbirds, and doves that prefer open feeding.
✔︎ Feed all year round – provides warmth in winter and protein for breeding and moulting seasons.
✔︎ Mix with other foods – combine with peanuts, suet, or seed mixes to attract an even bigger range of birds.
✔︎ Keep feeders clean and dry – sunflower hearts can spoil quickly if wet.
✔︎ Place in safe, sheltered spots – to encourage frequent visits from shy species.
✔︎ Store in a cool, dry, sealed container
✔︎ Keep away from damp and pests—especially important in Irish climates
✔︎ Use within 4–6 months for best quality and palatability
✔︎ Avoid direct sunlight or warm storage areas
