Living with Birds Suet Balls for Birds
Suet Balls for Birds
The nutritional challenges are the same for time-pressed birds of every feather. Getting enough to eat is easier when food is readily accessible and packs maximum energy into every beakful. That’s where suet stands supreme, offering more calories per kilo than seeds or insects.
It’s also highly adaptable, lending itself to a wide range of easy to handle options from suet cakes to suet balls and suet pellets.
More fat means more wild birds. Made from wholesome and natural ingredients that birds love, including pure beef fat, sunflower seeds, cereal flakes, peanut pieces, and mineral-rich oyster shell grit.
from £6.39
There’s a substantial 5% of pure insect oil and 6% of dried insects in incredibly nutritious Buggy Dumplings™. Including premium beef suet, these gourmet balls are a uniquely rich source of readily accessible calories.
from £8.99
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The tough steel cage holds up to two regular-sized suet cakes or six fat balls, cutting the need for regular refill trips. Replenishing supplies takes moments with an easy-open lid.
from £19.99
This high-capacity suet ball feeder holds a generous seven 100g fat balls. The tough wire frame gives plenty of space for birds to perch and feed in their favourite position.
from £17.99
This innovative feeder gives birds easy access to a suet cake or four fat balls that are held securely in the removable cartridge while barring squirrels from joining the feast.
from £24.99
The securely locking lid flips open for instant refills, while the sloping roof shelters suet balls or suet cakes and feeding birds from rain.
from £39.99
Offer fat balls the safe, simple 'no-nets' way, avoiding the risk of birds tangling their feet as they feed. BasketBall™ can be suspended from a branch or hook using the supplied wire hanger.
from £3.99
You don't even need a nearby tree or hanging hook to offer fat balls the safe, simple 'no-nets' way – avoiding the risk of birds tangling their feet as they feed.
from £3.99
These personality packed bird feeders make a great introduction to the fascinating world of wild birdcare, with a choice of four colourful models for seeds & blends, peanuts, niger seed and suet balls for birds.
from £7.99
Your questions answered
Does bird food expire?
Yes - bird food does expire. However, there are a number of ways that you can keep it fresh for as long as possible. Firstly, the type of food plays a role: Seeds last longer than suet or nectar due to their lower moisture content. Secondly, make sure that you are storing the food correctly: it should be in an airtight container, in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Exposure to moisture can cause mould and harmful bacteria to grow, which can have negative effects on the health of birds. Overall, correct storage, good hygiene, and the type of food used are all factors that affect how quickly bird food expires.
Does bird food attract rats?
Unfortunately, bird food does attract rats. In particular, spilled food around bird feeders or food placed on the ground give rats easy access. Therefore, it is recommended that you regularly clean underneath your bird feeders, or use a tray to collect all of the discarded seed. Furthermore, providing food above ground level will prevent rats from being able to access the feeder easily. Rats are also less attracted to foods such as Niger or Safflower Seeds, although rats are likely to try everything. To conclude, it is easy to keep rats away from bird food by having a clean garden with elevated feeders.
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