Food entry
White proso millet
The ground-feeder grain: juncos, doves, and native sparrows.
At a glance
| Brings | Dark-eyed Junco · Mourning Dove |
|---|---|
| Feeder | Platform feeder |
How to offer it
White millet is the one small grain worth buying on purpose. Juncos, mourning doves, and native sparrows prefer to feed on or near the ground, and millet scattered on a low platform or clean patch of ground is exactly what they are looking for — especially in winter when junco flocks arrive.
What to skip
Skip scattering more than the birds clean up in a day (leftover seed on wet ground molds quickly), and skip red milo masquerading as millet in cheap mixes — most birds ignore it.
FAQ
Which birds does white proso millet attract?
Dark-eyed Junco, Mourning Dove. The ground-feeder grain: juncos, doves, and native sparrows.
What feeder should I put white proso millet in?
Platform feeder. White millet is the one small grain worth buying on purpose. Juncos, mourning doves, and native sparrows prefer to feed on or near the ground, and millet scattered on a low platform or clean patch of ground is exactly what they are looking for — especially in winter when junco flocks arrive.
What should I avoid with white proso millet?
Skip scattering more than the birds clean up in a day (leftover seed on wet ground molds quickly), and skip red milo masquerading as millet in cheap mixes — most birds ignore it.