Why do I see mostly small birds at the suet bird feeders instead of the large birds? Although you will see plenty of large bird feeding at suet feeders, the small birds have a higher metabolism. The more difficult it is for the birds to find pure fat for their diet, the more calories they burn off. By providing a reliable suet feeder, especially in the winter, you can really make a difference for your birds.
When the temperatures rise, suet dough cakes can take the place of pure suet cakes in these feeders. The dough won't melt as readily. You can find plain suet but why not try the suet cakes with added ingredients such as seeds, insects, fruit, peanuts or berries?
What birds could I see if I add suet bird feeders? To name a few: chickadees, woodpeckers, bluebirds, cardinals, buntings, thrashers, kinglets, orioles, nuthatches, catbirds, titmice, jays, mockingbirds, wrens, grosbeaks, tanagers and sparrows. We probably left out a few. Let us know what birds you are seeing at your suet feeders!
What is suet? Suet is rendered beef fat.
Why do some of your suet feeders have a paddle-like piece at the bottom? Large woodpeckers like to prop themselves up on their tails. These paddle extensions create the most appealing feeding position. If you have larger woodpeckers in your area, you might wish to provide them with the added comfort.
Insect-eating birds benefit from the addition of suet bird feeders especially in early spring and winter when the insect population is sparse. Some wild birds arrive back to the states before the insects are in full business mode and the birds will be starved for the needed fat that suet can provide.
What else can I feed the birds that would help them survive while the insects are scarce? Peanuts. Offer them the high protein of peanuts, whole peanuts, peanut pieces and other nuts.
When you begin to feed suet for the first time make a note about the suet-eating birds in your area. Don't buy a pantry full of suet cakes yet. It may take birds a while to discover your new suet feeders. Once they begin to show up, learn about those birds. Would they like berries, insects, seeds, peanuts in their suet cakes? You have all the time in the world to find out. Don't be discouraged if you choose a flavor they don't respond to. This is probably new to them also!! Give them time over the weeks and months (and years) because their preferences may grow and vary.
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Suet Wild Bird Feeders - Winter's Blessing
However you offer the birds a meal of suet, they will appreciate the high calorie fat. Watch those suet feeders throughout the seasons and don't be surprised if you see different birds in different years. Every year we see new birds. We just never know who might be dining with us and for how long. Part of the fun of bird watching and bird feeding is that it is full of surprises. Just when you think you'll never see a new bird, they surprise you!
 These suet bird feeders have a rare beauty with their copper roof and colorful lacquer-coated glass beads. The roof lifts for adding the suet cake. Hanging hardware is included. Suet Feeder Details BUY: $ 9.95
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You are purchasing two suet bird feeders for double the bird feeding satisfaction. They feature a copper roof to protect the suet basket. Clinging birds have plenty of room on these wire baskets. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: (2)$17.60 TWO FOR $ 14.95
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Upside-down suet feeders made from recycled plastic waste are eco-friendly and they will not rot, fade or crack. The green and tan design measures 7.5 x 7.25 x 3 inches. Made in the USA. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: $ 24.00 BUY: $ 18.95
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Keep squirrels away from the suet in your suet bird feeders by placing it inside these extra-wide cages. Have no fear that your woodpeckers can reach the suet and so can all the smaller birds. Suet Feeder Details
MSRP: $31.30 SPECIAL: $ 26.95
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You get a metal roof and tray on these practical suet bird feeders. Chunks of suet won't fall to the ground where the birds may miss out. The roof is extra-wide.
Suet Feeder Details MSRP: $23.60 SPECIAL: $ 19.95
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A versatile, heavy-duty chain is included with each of these suet bird feeding baskets. The baskets are heavy-duty also and will provide your birds with a pair of suet cakes. Lift the top of the basket for filling. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: (2)$18.40 TWO FOR $ 15.95
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 These hanging suet bird feeders have a brushed copper roof over the suet cake basket. The hanging wire is included. Suet Feeder Details BUY ONE: $ 9.50 BUY TWO: $ 15.00
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Pop open the fronts of these two suet bird feeders to add the suet cakes. The bright red roof on each adds to the appeal and helps keep the rain off the suet. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: (2)$14.80 BUY TWO: $ 12.95
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You can put two suet cakes inside these suet cages. An extra large brushed copper roof protects the suet. With two cakes you don't have to refill as often. Suet Feeder Details ONE FOR $ 13.95 TWO FOR $ 24.95
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 Hang this colorful suet bird feeder from the included wire hanger. Both sides of these sunflower feeders are open and ready for dining. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: $17.90 BUY: $ 14.50
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 Three feeders in one: hopper and two suet feeders. Double sided feeders with two suet cages can hold 15 lbs. of seeds. A heavy-duty hanger is included. The powder-coated steel body is bright red. Made in the USA. Suet Feeder Details $ 45.95
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 Two suet cages round out these cedar bird feeders. Hang these feeders from the metal cable. Hopper holds 3.5 quarts of seeds. Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 10.25 inches. Made in America. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: $57.90 SPECIAL: $ 44.95
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 These cedar hopper bird feeders are designed in the Plantation style with the addition of two suet feeders. A single suet cake fits in each basket. With the combination of seeds and suet, you will attract a great variety of wild birds. They measure 11.25 x 11 x 9.25 inches. Full feeder details Buy: $42.95
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 Traditional cedar hopper bird feeders will always be among the most popular bird feeders. These particular models have the added appeal of two suet cakes. Imagine the variety of wild birds you could attract with this one feeder. They hold 10 lbs. of seeds. Made in America. They measure 13 x 13 x 10 inches plus suet cages. Full feeder details $58.95
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 The Squirrel Proof Double Suet Feeder can deter gray squirrels and large birds from reaching the two suet cakes. Feeder attracts clinging birds such as Woodpeckers, Nuthatches and more. The durable metal construction has a weather-resistant finish. Full feeder details $21.95
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 These "tail prop" suet bird feeders are tall enough for two suet cakes. The tail props are for woodpeckers. They like to prop themselves up while feeding. The other birds just cling to the wire basket. Made from recycled plastic. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: $22.00 SPECIAL: $ 18.50
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 The all-green version of these tail prop suet feeders is also made from recycled plastic. These feeders will not not, fade or chip. Stack two suet cakes in the cage and watch the feasting begin. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: $22.00 SPECIAL: $ 18.50
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 Why do these feeders hang the suet upside down instead of standing up? Starlings and blue jays will not be able to gobble up your suet. Woodpeckers and other clinging birds will have no such problem and they get to keep the suet to themselves. Holds two cakes. Suet Feeder Details MSRP: $ 20.00 BUY: $16.95
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 The upside down style of these suet feeders allows clinging birds to clasp the aluminum screen on the bottom of the feeders. These feeders are made in the USA from inland cedar. They hold one suet cake. Suet Feeder Details $ 22.95
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 Here is a cedar version of the "tail prop" suet feeders. Woodpeckers like to stabilized themselves while feeding by propping their tails against the paddle beneath the feeder. It is like propping against a tree trunk. Suet Feeder Details $22.95
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 You may choose one or two suet cake feeders in these upside down feeders. Larger non-clinging birds (which would love a bite of suet) will not be able to use these feeders. It will be reserved for the clinging birds such as woodpeckers and chickadees. Suet Feeder Details $19.95 - $25.95 Two choices
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Along with some of the other feeders on this page, these next three suet feeders are made from recycled plastic waste material. These high quality birding products feature polylumber. Polylumber is a state-of-the-art product consisting of post-consumer bottle waste such as milk jugs. Unlike wood, it doesn't fade, crack, split, chip or rot. These products are made in America. American products means American jobs. See more products made from this material. |
 These easy to clean suet feeders are made from recycled plastic on the top and bottom and PVC sides. They hold two suet cakes. There are made in the USA and are very well designed and sturdy.

Suet Feeder Details $26.95
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 These large suet feeders can hold a 2.5 lb. woodpecker block or 3 lbs. of suet. Clinging and perching birds can feed from these. Made in the USA and heat bonded for strength, these feeders will last. Suet Feeder Details $31.95
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 These tail prop suet feeders are designed for clinging birds and for woodpeckers that like to prop their tails against the polylumber prop under the wire suet cage. These are easy to clean and hold one standard suet cake. Made in America.
 Suet Feeder Details $17.95 Two color choices
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Suet is a very popular bird food. It ranks at the top with sunflower seeds. The high fat content is vital to birds for much of the year. If you are wanting to attract certain wild birds we can help you. The nuthatch is attracted to insects and seeds so look for suet cakes which have insects and seeds embedded in the suet. These blends usually have peanuts and corn included which is great. Use these cakes in your suet feeders if you wish to attract nuthatches. Woodpeckers are lucky enough to have their own blend of suet cakes. They will like the beef of the suet but also be attracted to peanuts, oats and millet. They will also like suet cakes with cracked corn, almonds, pecans and walnuts in their suet feeders if you set these out. Peanut suet cakes, which are plentiful, have been known to attract bluebirds, chickadees, flickers, kinglets, mockingbirds, nuthatches, orioles, tanagers, titmice, towhees, warblers, woodpeckers, and wrens. Don't be afraid to offer the suet with hot pepper ingredients. This will keep the squirrels away but your wild birds will still eat it. Some of the fruit or berry blends avoid using real berries and fruit because they will not stay fresh. Instead they use flavoring of favorite berries and fruits but keep the ingredients to the standard beef suet, peanuts and grain. Raisins seem to be the exception. You can find raisins in rendered beef suet blends. Return to top of page
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 Do you have flying squirrels in your area? They may be enjoying your suet feeders too. If you notice flying squirrels in your platform bird feeders, try adding some chunks of suet too.
Combination bird feeders will attract a larger number of birds. If you don't wish to have multiple feeders spread around your property but wish to have the action concentrated for easy viewing, a combination seed and suet feeder is the answer.
If you have woodpecker habitat in your area, and you probably do because it is so varied, or if you have seen woodpeckers you should be able to lure them in to suet feeders. Initially it would be a good idea to place the feeder near a tree trunk. Unlike many other birds, woodpeckers don't zip around exploring every inch of your human habitat. They WILL however probe the nooks and crannies of your trees looking for invertebrates. Woodpeckers eat mostly insects but you can bring them into view with your suet feeders. Offer suet cakes with peanuts. There are special Woodpecker Suet Blends too. Water will draw woodpeckers also. We currently have two red-bellied woodpeckers visiting our creek daily.
Let us know how you serve up suet in your yard. We'll be happy to share it with other bird watchers right here.
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