Do you friends have a bird feeder? I'm having a real problem with this one that was given to me as a gift.

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13. "Big chunks of corn and whole peanuts" might not work but other common foods should.

The product description states "For all types of seed mix, sunflower seed and peanut bites" - note "peanut bites" not whole peanuts.

But safflower seeds should work, they are generally smaller than whole sunflower seeds. There are supposed to be two sections for different sizes of food. Sounds like the section for smaller feed needs millet and thistle (Niger) seed as others have mentioned.

I wonder if you got a product that incorrectly had both sections for smaller seed?

In any case I would definitely contact the company.

There are many places to buy better and more variety of seeds. Look for a farm supply store near you if all else fails. (google "tack and feed store near (wherever you are)" ).