Will Cayenne Pepper Hurt Birds?
Hot Stuff: the Active Ingredient in Hot Peppers, Capsaicin, Can Be Found as an Additive in Some Birdseed. Birds Don't React to Capsaicin the Way Mammals Do So...
Hot stuff: The active ingredient in hot peppers, capsaicin, can be found as an additive in some birdseed. Birds don't react to capsaicin the way mammals do so it does them no harm.
How much cayenne pepper should I add to bird seed?
Measure the 3 tablespoons of cayenne powder. Add it to the bird seed mix in the bowl or bucket. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until the cayenne pepper, seeds and cracked corn are well-mixed. It's important to make sure that the cayenne pepper is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Is it OK to put cayenne pepper in bird seed?
Spice It Up!
Fair enough. ... Guess what can? Sprinkle some cayenne pepper or a similar spice onto your birdseed before you put it out. Birds will eat the seed just fine, but squirrels will smell the heat and stay well clear. You'll have to re-apply the spice frequently, however, or it'll wash off or blow away.
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