Continue the Seed & Birdfood Base Ingredients Series
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Not all seeds behave the same in a boilie.
Some add oil.
Some add crunch.
Some add fiber.
Some help digestion.
Here’s what actually matters.
Hemp Seed (ground or cooked)
Protein: ~20–25%
Fat: ~30%
Inclusion: 5–15%
Hemp is king.
It brings:
- omega oils
- nutty aroma
- digestive stimulation
- instant attraction
Use ground hemp for rolling. Cooked + crushed hemp for texture.
Michigan Note: Excellent early season ingredient.
Canary Seed
Protein: ~18%
Fat: ~8%
Inclusion: 5–15%
Neutral seed. Great filler with mild binding.
Think of it as structural support.
Millet (white or red)
Protein: ~11%
Fat: ~4%
Inclusion: 5–15%
Adds crunch and visual flecking.
Very useful in particle-style boilies.
Linseed (flax)
Protein: ~18%
Fat: ~40%
Inclusion: 3–10%
Produces natural slime when wet.
Improves leakage but weakens binding if pushed.
Use lightly.
Dari / Milo
Protein: ~11%
Fat: ~3%
Inclusion: 5–20%
Cheap bulk seed.
Adds texture and density.
Sunflower hearts (ground)
Protein: ~21%
Fat: ~50%
Inclusion: 3–10%
Very oily.
Powerful attractor but dangerous to binding.
Treat as spice.
Buckwheat
Protein: ~13%
Fat: ~3%
Inclusion: 5–15%
Adds firmness and crunch.
Good structural seed.
Sesame seed
Protein: ~18%
Fat: ~50%
Inclusion: 2–8%
Strong aroma.
Use sparingly.
Chia seed (optional specialist)
Creates gel when wet.
Tiny inclusion (1–3%) can increase leakage dramatically.
Grinding strategy
Best method:
- grind 70% fine
- leave 30% coarse
This gives rollability plus internal channels.
Birdseed synergy
Birdseed works best with:
- tiger nut flour
- soy flour
- peanut flour
- milk proteins
- yeast powders
It struggles alone.
Next Steps
Continue the Seed & Birdfood Base Ingredients Series
→ Part 1: Individual Seed Powders & Meals Explained
→ Part 2: Birdseed Boilie Base Mixes (Templates & Recipes)
Disclaimer: Nutritional values vary by seed variety and processing. Always adjust inclusion based on grind and oil content.