Cole's BH10 Blazing Hot Blend Bird Seed - Attracts More Birds

In this review of Cole's BH10 Blazing Hot Blend Bird Seed the bottom line is simple: if you want to draw a wide variety of songbirds while discouraging most mammal pests, this 10-pound, spicy mix delivers. The reviewer found it best for backyard birders who value a birds-only feeder area because the blend combines high-oil sunflower and safflower with a food-grade habanero boost that most birds ignore but many mammals avoid. It is a straightforward, all-natural mix that works in tube, mesh and bowl feeders and keeps regular visits coming.

Key Features

• Traditional mixed seed: A blend of black oil sunflower, sunflower meats, white proso millet and cracked corn gives a broad appeal to finches, cardinals, and grosbeaks.
• Spicy deterrent: Food-grade liquid habanero chili peppers provide a hot note that helps keep many mammals away while remaining attractive to birds.
• All natural: No chemicals are used in the mix, so it is suitable for feeders where customers prefer simple, natural ingredients.
• Feeder compatibility: The mix performs well in Cole's Terrific TubeTM, Mighty MeshTM, and Bountiful BowlTM as well as most standard tube, mesh and tray feeders.
• Attracts variety: Specifically noted species include woodpeckers, grosbeaks, buntings, cardinals, chickadees, bluebirds and goldfinches.

Who It's For

This product is best for backyard birders who want to encourage a wide mix of species and prefer an all-natural seed blend. If you feed in a suburban yard where squirrels or other mammals are a persistent problem, the habanero-treated seed is a sensible choice to reduce non-bird visitors while keeping birds returning.

Birders who need a completely heat-free seed or those worried about handling spicy seed near children or pets should look elsewhere. Also, those who require a single-seed option for specialty feeders (for example, pure nyjer feeders for finches) will want a different product.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Attracts a broad range of songbirds thanks to high-oil sunflower and varied mix components.
• Natural, chemical-free ingredients appeal to customers seeking simple bird foods.
• Works in multiple feeder types, giving flexibility for placement around the yard.
• Reported to reduce unwanted mammal feeding in many yards thanks to the habanero treatment.

Cons

• The spicy content draws mixed reactions; a few customers found the heat unpleasant to handle.
• Some determined squirrels may still feed on it, so it is not a guaranteed squirrel-proof solution.

Specifications

Product name	Cole's BH10 Blazing Hot Blend Bird Seed
Weight	10-Pound bag
Ingredients	Black Oil Sunflower, Sunflower Meats, White Proso Millet, Cracked Corn, Food-grade Liquid Habanero, Safflower Oil
Brand	COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED
Suitable feeders	Tube, mesh and bowl feeders (including Cole's Terrific TubeTM, Mighty MeshTM, Bountiful BowlTM)
Natural	100% all natural and chemical free

Our Verdict

For birders who want to increase songbird visits and minimize mammal interference, Cole's BH10 Blazing Hot Blend is a practical, value-minded choice. Its combination of high-energy seeds and a food-grade habanero treatment is effective at attracting cardinals, finches and woodpeckers while discouraging many non-bird visitors, making it a good option for those seeking an all-natural, versatile backyard feed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the chilies harm birds?
Birds generally do not react to the food-grade habanero treatment and continue to feed, so the product is formulated to be safe for the species it targets.

Can I use this in my existing feeders?
Yes, it works well in tube, mesh and bowl-style feeders, including Cole's tube, mesh and bowl designs.

Does it keep squirrels away completely?
The habanero treatment helps deter many mammals, but very determined squirrels may still feed on it in some areas.