Suet To Go Premium Suet Balls Wild Bird Treat, 150 x 90 g

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It comes down to one simple reason - the heat. Suet just melts into a mush on the hotter days of the year (think of how hot your car can get, then picture a delivery van!). Not all types of birds will come to fat balls, as some are ground feeders or prefer insects, but here are the species you might spot: Suet and fat balls are without a doubt some of the most effective ways to feed birds and attract them to your garden. But if they’re left too long will they be out of date? Fortunately, they often don’t last long enough to go off as they are so popular. This is especially true during winter when garden birds are trying to build fat stores to survive. When it comes to fat balls for wild birds 'You get what you pay for' and these Golden Food Balls will add some quality nutrition to your birds and also last longer. At 100g each these balls are 20% heavier that other cheaper brands!

The same goes for bread and any other food offered to birds, so remove anything that starts to go mouldy. Do Fat Balls Freeze? We monitored the feeding stations recording species and number of birds visiting, using a wildlife camera as well as direct observation. You should absolutely not hang fat balls with visible signs of mould. If there is no mould visible and you’re still not sure whether or not the fat balls are past their best, hang them anyway. The birds will soon let you know if they are interested. The Golden Food Balls can be placed in a Fat or Suet Ball holder or crumbled up and put on a bird table. February, March and April are important times to feed the birds, as summer insects won't have emerged yet and winter food sources will be running low.After two weeks we started testing the fat balls, trying three brands at a time. We placed the fat balls in identical cage feeders and weighed them at the beginning and end of the week to see how much of the balls were eaten. You should also stop putting them out when it is raining because bacteria thrive in damp weather. If a bird ingests even the slightest bit of mould it can lead to a fatal respiratory infection called aspergillosis. All our regular-sized fat balls are palm oil free so you can rest assured of the sustainability of our wild bird fat balls. Our giant fat balls, which are sold on ropes, do contain Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Are Fat Balls Net Free? No other wild bird food ball compares with the Golden Food Ball in terms of nutrition and virtually no waste. The Complete Diet Food Balls have approximately 1% Ash content, compared to 10-34% in other fat balls. Ash adds no value to food. There are no Calcium, Clay or Lignin binders to bind the food ball together.The high quality Human grade White Beef Dripping is the key oil source and binder which also adds nutrition. Suet fat balls are a great supplement to keep your wild birds energy levels up during the colder winter months. But they can be fed at other times of the year too for the same reason - to help them maintain their energy levels. Why shouldn't I feed suet in the summer months?

The naturally high oil content of the Golden Food Balls offer some protection from the rain when they are placed in a feeder. One way to avoid this is by using a fat ball hanger. Rather than leaving it out overnight to freeze when temperatures drop, remove the hanger from your feeding pole and bring it inside. Squirrels will remove fat balls wholesale, so do invest in a ‘squirrel-proof’ feeder if this is likely to be a problem. Depending on where you live, what suet you buy and where your feeders are located, buying suet in the warmer summer months is not usually worth it. In fact, many wild bird food companies actually stop selling suet during hotter days! For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.To avoid wasting fat balls it’s best not to hang them in warm weather, as the heat causes the fat to melt. This results in the balls falling apart as the fat is no longer binding the nuts and seeds together. It will also create quite a mess on the ground below. No-grow bird seeds - find out which bird food won't create weeds under your feeder when spilled. What type of bird feeder should I use for fat balls? CJ Wildlife fat balls for birds are made of the highest quality ingredients, as the recipe has been carefully created to maximise the benefits they have to birds. We use the minimum lime and grain flour possible to maintain a stable shape, whilst delivering high nutritional value with the quality ingredients used. Our original suet fat balls for birds contain a uniquely rich seed mix made with whole, dehusked sunflowers, millet, corn and chopped peanuts. You can also get variations with added insects, peanuts or mealworms for extra nutrition. Why should I feed the wild birds with Fat Balls? Never buy fat balls surrounded by a plastic mesh. This is actually a hazard for small birds, as they can easily get entangled in it. We set up three identical feeding stations comprising of a hanging fat ball feeder without perches, hung from a pole, and started feeding the birds with our previous Best Buy fat balls to get them used to the feeding stations.

In extremely cold weather fat balls will freeze making it almost impossible for birds to eat them. The birds may even exert precious energy trying to eat them, which is bad for garden birds that should be reserving energy and building fat stores. Feeders for fat balls come in an enormous range of shapes and sizes. We’d advise you to look out for one that doesn’t contain too many balls, so that the birds can eat them before they start to disintegrate. Conveniently sized and easy to use and store, our great value wild bird fat balls are tasty treats and include a variety of ingredients, including quality beef suet, cereals, wheat flour, seeds and dried mealworms. Suet balls for birds are best used in our compatible fat ball feeders, which can be hung around the garden. We often think of feeding the birds as a winter job, but actually their winter food sources, such as berries and nuts, will often last them through until mid-winter or beyond.

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Fat balls for birds are one of our most popular and affordable types of wild bird food with a wide range of species. Our unique blend of suet and fine quality seeds means they offer a high calorie count for garden birds. Are all Fat Balls the same? Birds will eat fat balls all year round as they are a great source of nutrition. They are especially good for birds in winter when they need to build fat stores to survive. However, there are times when it’s best to avoid hanging fat balls. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned. We also reveal the gardening jobs to do each month of the year. What ingredients should I look for in fat balls? Although sense of taste and smell is limited for birds, their eyesight is superior to humans. The enticing rich golden colour is the reason these feldy fat balls are easily noticed and their superior contents are what will keep attracting different species.