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!
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Copper Roof and Glass Beads
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Suet Bird Feeders
Beautifully artistic suet bird feeders make a welcome addition to a porch or bird watching spot. These deluxe cage feeders feature copper roofs, which lift for easy filling, and lacquer-coated glass beads designed to catch the sun in multiple colors. These decorative feeders hold a standard suet cake. Hanging chain with hook included. Suet Bird Feeder
BUY: $9.95
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A Pair of Suet Feeders
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Suet Bird Feeders
You receive two suet bird feeders for this price. These feeders are sized for common suet cakes. Don't make the birds wait. Offer them double the access. Hang these suet baskets anywhere near trees and watch for the arrivals of new birds to your feeding station. Each basket comes with a copper roof and holds 1 suet cake. 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. Pair of Suet Feeders
MSRP: $ 17.60
BUY: $14.95
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Suet Feeders that are easy to clean
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Suet Bird Feeders
Recycled Plastic Hunter Green & Driftwood Upside Down Suet Feeder. Uses standard size suet or seed cakes and is great to keep away unwanted birds such as starlings or crackles. Only birds that can cling and eat upside down can feed on this feeder. Easy to clean and disinfect.
Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.25 x 3
MSRP: $ 24.00
BUY SPECIAL: $ 18.95
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Suet Feeders have protection from gray squirrels
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Suet Bird Feeders
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.
MSRP: $ 31.30
BUY: $26.95
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Suet Feeders with extras, roof for weather protection, tray to catch dropped goodies
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Suet Bird Feeders
These suet feeders are made from durable metal with a weather-resistant finish. The wide roof keeps seed cakes dry in wet weather conditions. When using suet cakes which have healthy food items embedded in the suet (berries, insects, nuts, etc.), the seed trays keep these goodies from falling on ground. Chunks of suet won't fall to the ground where the birds may miss out. There is plenty of perching room for multiple small birds. Attracts Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Nuthatches & more.
MSRP: $ 23.60
BUY: $19.95
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A Pair of Hanging Cage Suet Feeders
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Suet Bird Feeders
Two heavy-duty cage hanging suet bird feeders for the price below. The green vinyl-coated heavy gauge wire feeders hold a standard suet cake. The handle and lifting top snap securely on to the cage. Simply pop up the lid to fill. Can hold fruit or nesting materials instead of suet. A versatile, heavy duty chain is included. There is a Lifetime Warranty against squirrel damage.
MSRP: (2)$18.40
BUY TWO FOR $15.95
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Suet Feeders with hanging wire and brushed copper roof
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Suet Bird Feeders
These hanging suet bird feeders have a brushed copper roof over the suet cake basket. The hanging wire is included.
BUY ONE: $9.50
BUY TWO: $15.00 ($4 savings)
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Pair of Suet Feeders with Bright Roofs
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Suet Bird Feeders
Two suet bird feeders for the price shown below. A bright red roof helps to keep suet dry from rain and snow. Attracts clinging birds. Very easy to fill. 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.
MSRP: (2)$14.80
BUY TWO FOR $12.95
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Suet Feeders - Buy single or in pairs
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Suet Bird Feeders
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.
Single Suet Bird Feeders
(MSRP: $15.70)
BUY FOR: $13.95
Pair of suet bird feeders
(MSRP: $31.50)
BUY TWO FOR $24.95
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Suet Feeders in Sunflower Design
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Suet Bird Feeders
Bright yellow sunflower suet feeders for backyard wild birds. Hang this colorful suet bird feeder from the included wire hanger. Both sides of these sunflower feeders are open and ready for dining.
MSRP: $ 17.90
BUY SPECIAL: $14.50
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Double-sided Chew-resistant Seed Hopper and Double Suet Cages
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Suet Bird Feeders
Take a closer look at these incredible combination feeders at the following page. Thank you.
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Cage Surround Double Suet Feeders
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Suet Bird Feeders
These squirrel-resistant suet bird feeders are surrounded by a metal cage which 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. They measure 10 x 10 x 9.4 inches.
$ 21.95
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Don't miss some of the best suet feeders OR combination suet and seed bird feeders
shown on the following page link for cedar bird feeders. Suet Feeders on the Cedar Bird Feeders Page
 
  
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More suet bird feeders are available like the following examples.
Please visit our
RECYCLED PLASTICS BIRD FEEDERS
to see these products.
   
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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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