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Groovy, Curvy Peanut Bird Feeders~for sunflower seed too
It’s so perfect when any bird feeder does double-duty, as switching things up will entice new visitrs to your yard. Peanuts offer an awesome, high fat and high calorie meal for many species. Titmice, Nuthatches, Jays, Cardinals, Bluebirds in winter, and even more will delight as they dine at shelled peanut bird feeders.Leaving no ground mess behind, shelled peanuts are easy to feed, and if purchased in bulk, they’re really not that expensive. This handcrafted shelled peanut feeder is a large capacity, all-over feeder. Meaning there’s four sides for birds to cling and eat simultaneously. No waiting around for an open perch, no moldy, yucky peanuts compressed at the bottom of the tube!
Durable and attractive, it’s cedar construction is made to last, enhancing any landscape for many seasons. This cool feeder can hang with the attached coated wire cable, and may also be pole-mounted. Word of caution: use a baffle, because squirrels love peanuts too! Accommodating black oil sunflower seed as well, this large capacity peanut feeder is definitely a keeper!
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Best to Baffle Those Peanut Bird Feeders
Since peanuts are a wildly popular treat among many birds – and squirrels too, it’s best to protect peanut bird feeders with a baffle of some sort. If not blocked, the furry little critters can empty a feeder in a matter of hours, and then they go tell all their friends about the fantastic stash they’ve just discovered!Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Nuthatches, Juncos, Goldfinches, Chickadees, Grosbeaks, Cardinals, Pine Siskins, and Titmice are some birds who enjoy feasting at peanut bird feeders. They’re made to accommodate shelled or whole peanuts in the shell, and I can promise, squirrels covet both kinds.
The large capacity peanut bird feeder shown here hangs from a standard shepherd’s hook. The pole, or straight part is equipped with a metal, wrap-around baffle which prevents squirrels from climbing the pole. Although they still try everyday to reach the feeder, it remains safe from their antics.
Keeping squirrels from any type of bird feeder will save lots of money over time that is spent on seed. Investing in a few quality baffles is definitely worth it!
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Fun Peanut Feeders for Birds or Squirrels
Some feeders are just plain fun, and this innovative whole peanut feeder is definitely one of them. Based on the “slinky” principle, the flexible wreath is simple to open and close for filling. With a larger capacity than most peanut feeders, the wreath holds almost 2 pounds of whole peanuts.Perfect for Jays, Titmice, Woodpeckers and more, it’s no surprise that squirrels adore this feeder too! The great design works for both feathered and furry friends alike. Who you’d prefer to feed is up to you, determining feeder placement, and the use of squirrel baffle or not, is what will make the difference to diners.
Using peanut feeders for birds helps provide them with a nutritious snack that’s high in protein and fat. Storing the extra calories converts to warmth in cold weather, and energy stores for long migrations, and well, they just taste darn good too! If you’ve never fed peanuts before, add a peanut feeder to your yard and see who comes to visit…Happy Birding!
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