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. 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: 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. 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?

For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. 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.We also reveal the gardening jobs to do each month of the year. What ingredients should I look for in fat balls? Squirrels will remove fat balls wholesale, so do invest in a ‘squirrel-proof’ feeder if this is likely to be a problem. 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. 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?

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?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.

Include some sunflower hearts and mealworms in your feeders to attract a wider range of garden birds. How we tested fat balls for feeding birds The same goes for bread and any other food offered to birds, so remove anything that starts to go mouldy. Do Fat Balls Freeze?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 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. 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! 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. 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.