Yes safflower seed is about half the cost of black oil seeds but considering the squirrels don’t waste it by scraping it out of the feeder, it lasts twice as long. I just have trouble finding it.
Sorry, I meant safflower seed is TWICE the cost of black oil seed.
We live in an area with several indy grain & feed stores, and they have it as regular stock.
Not sure about your situation....but the national chain Agway....may be in your area.
E.g.: http://www.agwaycountry.net/7643.html
or free S&H : http://www.petfooddirect.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=safflower+seed