NYJER THISTLE, 5-LB.

A type of oilseed, Nyjer is popular birdseed because after sterilization it will not sprout if spilled and because it is an exceptional energy source for birds. The basic nutritional components of Nyjer are:

• 35 percent fat (25 percent minimum)
• 18 percent protein (16 percent minimum)
• 18 percent fiber (20 percent maximum)
• 12 percent sugar (18 percent maximum)
• 12 percent moisture (maximum)