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# **hot pepper bird seed**

**Worth a look****57/100 **

hot pepper bird seed shows low returns (0.0%), but a small market ($907K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$907K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+197.8%**

**Products**

**22**

**Brands**

**10**

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**72**

**Price range**

**$6.60–$66.32**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.1★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 57/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**32**

 ×0.30

Growth

**76**

 ×0.30

Competition

**37**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**75**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +197.8% year over year.

13K7KHoliday '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.8×

## **Competition**

- Wild Delight32% - COOL BIRDS32% - COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED23% - Flockin'3% - CreatureCops3% - C&S2% - Other (4 brands)5%

The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 72 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**10 **▲rising

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**72**

**Top 5 brand share**

**93%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Cool Birds Hearts on Fire Hot Bird Seed 10 lb. 100% Hulled Sunflower Hearts with Chili Pepper Oil No Waste Bird Seed for Outside Feeders](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510WbQDebEL.jpg) [**Cool Birds Hearts on Fire Hot Bird Seed 10 lb. 100% Hulled Sunflower Hearts with Chili Pepper Oil No Waste Bird Seed for Outside Feeders**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5SWCYTZ)

COOL BIRDS$24.673.8★65517%▲rising

2
![Wild Delight Sizzle N Heat Bird Food 5 lb (372050)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-FjGtWB4L.jpg) [**Wild Delight Sizzle N Heat Bird Food 5 lb (372050)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E17THKQ)

Wild Delight$18.254.0★4,49614%▲rising

3
![Cool Birds No Mess Sad Squirrels Hot Bird Seed 10 lb. Spicy Shell-Free Blend with Peanuts Sunflower Hearts & Chili Pepper Oil No Waste Squirrel-Resistant Bird Food for Outside Feeders](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jpKiwIC6L.jpg) [**Cool Birds No Mess Sad Squirrels Hot Bird Seed 10 lb. Spicy Shell-Free Blend with Peanuts Sunflower Hearts & Chili Pepper Oil No Waste Squirrel-Resistant Bird Food for Outside Feeders**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKC2848F)

COOL BIRDS$25.663.4★43014%▲rising

4
![Wild Delight Advanced Formula Squirrel Away Zero Waste Wild Bird Food 5lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XGgkb8odL.jpg) [**Wild Delight Advanced Formula Squirrel Away Zero Waste Wild Bird Food 5lbs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN8FVK7D)

Wild Delight$18.633.9★92712%▼falling

5
![Coles HM05 Hot Meats Bird Seed 5-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ikwt6iSjL.jpg) [**Coles HM05 Hot Meats Bird Seed 5-Pound**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034DITBM)

COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED$21.694.3★1,2569%—flat

6
![Coles BH05 Blazing Hot Blend Bird Seed 5-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+I61UCxrL.jpg) [**Coles BH05 Blazing Hot Blend Bird Seed 5-Pound**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DQHHJI)

COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED$21.194.3★1,8528%▼falling

7
![Wild Delight Advanced Formula Sizzle N Heat Wild Bird Food Spicy Bird Seed to Deter Squirrels 14 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ChjjlVg3L.jpg) [**Wild Delight Advanced Formula Sizzle N Heat Wild Bird Food Spicy Bird Seed to Deter Squirrels 14 lbs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E17VCHC)

Wild Delight$39.184.2★1,7246%▲rising

8
![CreatureCops Spicy Squirrel Seed Sauce | All-Natural & Squirrel-Resistant Hot Pepper Bird Seed Oil | Flaming Hot Sauce Hotter Than Pre-Spiced Birdseed | Seasons >60lb per 16oz Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gaBDzsc6L.jpg) [**CreatureCops Spicy Squirrel Seed Sauce | All-Natural & Squirrel-Resistant Hot Pepper Bird Seed Oil | Flaming Hot Sauce Hotter Than Pre-Spiced Birdseed | Seasons >60lb per 16oz Bottle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXLK5NR6)

CreatureCops$23.703.8★2213%▼falling

9
![Coles Wild Bird Products FS08 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 8-Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bm5s9yn-L.jpg) [**Coles Wild Bird Products FS08 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce 8-Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00416S4YS)

COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED$16.194.0★2,6302%—flat

10

![Flaming Hot Pepper Bird Seed Oil - Extremely Spicy Squirrel Seed Sauce - Helps Limit Squirrels at Bird Feeders - Safe for Wild Birds - Birds Cant Taste Spice All Natural Ingredients USA Made (16oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51H6yFBlKDL.jpg) [**Flaming Hot Pepper Bird Seed Oil - Extremely Spicy Squirrel Seed Sauce - Helps Limit Squirrels at Bird Feeders - Safe for Wild Birds - Birds Cant Taste Spice All Natural Ingredients USA Made (16oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2QXYJD4)

Flockin'$22.203.7★1072%—flat

11

![Sizzle N Heat Bird Food (5 lb. Barrier Bag)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HTso7oFxS.jpg) [**Sizzle N Heat Bird Food (5 lb. Barrier Bag)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093X6L4MX)

D & D Commodities LTD$24.264.0★1092%▼falling

12

![Scott Pet Wild Bird Seed Deluxe Blend 11 lbs Bag No Dust No Corn Mix Feed Great for All Feeder Types Food for Outside Wild Birds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RtpjUIlTL.jpg) [**Scott Pet Wild Bird Seed Deluxe Blend 11 lbs Bag No Dust No Corn Mix Feed Great for All Feeder Types Food for Outside Wild Birds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ASDBG)

Scott Pet$14.074.2★3071%▲rising

13

![Happy Wings Scorching Squirrel Red Hot Sauce Hot Pepper Sauce for Bird Feeders Safe for Wild Birds Hotter Than Pre-Spiced Wild Bird Seed Mixes with Up to 60LB of Birdseed (16 fl oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514-dfcZCFL.jpg) [**Happy Wings Scorching Squirrel Red Hot Sauce Hot Pepper Sauce for Bird Feeders Safe for Wild Birds Hotter Than Pre-Spiced Wild Bird Seed Mixes with Up to 60LB of Birdseed (16 fl oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCNDRDVK)

Happy Wings$22.973.1★471%▲rising

14

![C&S Hot Pepper Suet Nuggets Outdoor Wild Bird Food for Woodpeckers Chickadees Cardinals Nuthatches and More 27 Ounces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519o53YuCrL.jpg) [**C&S Hot Pepper Suet Nuggets Outdoor Wild Bird Food for Woodpeckers Chickadees Cardinals Nuthatches and More 27 Ounces**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PLA4PE)

C&S$6.604.3★3591%▲rising

15

![Hot Pepper Bird Seed Cylinders with Hole Spicy Birdseed to Reduce Squirrels Bird Seeds for Outside Wild Birds No Mess Birdseed Hot Birdseed with No Filler All Natural USA Made (4 x 7.75)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51T1yFQhhrL.jpg) [**Hot Pepper Bird Seed Cylinders with Hole Spicy Birdseed to Reduce Squirrels Bird Seeds for Outside Wild Birds No Mess Birdseed Hot Birdseed with No Filler All Natural USA Made (4 x 7.75)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5V4TYQC)

Flockin'$24.294.3★2401%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 22 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Cool Birds Hearts on Fire Hot Bird Seed 10 lb. 100% Hulled Sunflower Hearts with Chili Pepper Oil No Waste Bird Seed for Outside Feeders](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510WbQDebEL.jpg)**Cool Birds Hearts on Fire Hot Bird Seed 10 lb. 100% Hulled Sunflower Hearts with Chili Pepper Oil No Waste Bird Seed for Outside Feeders** COOL BIRDS**$24.67**3.8★655 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5SWCYTZ) [![Wild Delight Sizzle N Heat Bird Food 5 lb (372050)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-FjGtWB4L.jpg)**Wild Delight Sizzle N Heat Bird Food 5 lb (372050)** Wild Delight**$18.25**4.0★4,496 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E17THKQ) [![Cool Birds No Mess Sad Squirrels Hot Bird Seed 10 lb. Spicy Shell-Free Blend with Peanuts Sunflower Hearts & Chili Pepper Oil No Waste Squirrel-Resistant Bird Food for Outside Feeders](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jpKiwIC6L.jpg)**Cool Birds No Mess Sad Squirrels Hot Bird Seed 10 lb. Spicy Shell-Free Blend with Peanuts Sunflower Hearts & Chili Pepper Oil No Waste Squirrel-Resistant Bird Food for Outside Feeders** COOL BIRDS**$25.66**3.4★430 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKC2848F) [![Wild Delight Advanced Formula Squirrel Away Zero Waste Wild Bird Food 5lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XGgkb8odL.jpg)**Wild Delight Advanced Formula Squirrel Away Zero Waste Wild Bird Food 5lbs** Wild Delight**$18.63**3.9★927 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN8FVK7D) [![Coles HM05 Hot Meats Bird Seed 5-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ikwt6iSjL.jpg)**Coles HM05 Hot Meats Bird Seed 5-Pound** COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED**$21.69**4.3★1,256 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034DITBM) [![Coles BH05 Blazing Hot Blend Bird Seed 5-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+I61UCxrL.jpg)**Coles BH05 Blazing Hot Blend Bird Seed 5-Pound** COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED**$21.19**4.3★1,852 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DQHHJI) [![Wild Delight Advanced Formula Sizzle N Heat Wild Bird Food Spicy Bird Seed to Deter Squirrels 14 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ChjjlVg3L.jpg)**Wild Delight Advanced Formula Sizzle N Heat Wild Bird Food Spicy Bird Seed to Deter Squirrels 14 lbs** Wild Delight**$39.18**4.2★1,724 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E17VCHC) [![CreatureCops Spicy Squirrel Seed Sauce | All-Natural & Squirrel-Resistant Hot Pepper Bird Seed Oil | Flaming Hot Sauce Hotter Than Pre-Spiced Birdseed | Seasons >60lb per 16oz Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gaBDzsc6L.jpg)**CreatureCops Spicy Squirrel Seed Sauce | All-Natural & Squirrel-Resistant Hot Pepper Bird Seed Oil | Flaming Hot Sauce Hotter Than Pre-Spiced Birdseed | Seasons >60lb per 16oz Bottle** CreatureCops**$23.70**3.8★221 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXLK5NR6)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“Good quality seed”*

**Value For Money**18%

*“Good Price”*

**Pet Friendly**10%

*“The squirrels love it”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“Worked as advertised”*

**Pest/Insect Control**6%

*“Keeps the rodents away”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Easy to Use”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“Good Size”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“barely any mess”*

**Strength**2%

*“Solid seed, lived by my birds”*

**Durability**2%

*“Even using for years”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Value For Money**25%

*“Too expensive”*

**Functionality-Overall**20%

*“Not effective”*

**Pest/Insect Control**6%

*“Does not deter the squirrels”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“False advertisement”*

**Contamination**4%

*“Infestation”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“Bad quality”*

**Smell**3%

*“opened the bottle I could smell the heat”*

**Heating**3%

*“It may be hot”*

**Moist/Dry**3%

*“it looked dry looking”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Too big”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall24% - Value For Money19% - Functionality-Overall14% - Defective Material/Parts7% - Smell5% - Durability4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Quality-Overall3% - Weight Heavy3% - Heating3%