Birdfeeders

Many people think you should only feed suet to birds during the cold winter months when they need the most energy. Actually, this isn’t true. Suet cakes offer basically the same energy as insects in a bird’s diet, so will be appreciated all year long. During the summer months, our suet bird feeder is often visited by birds who immediately take the suet back to nearby nests to feed to their fledglings. Also, we notice woodpeckers at the suet bird feeder on a year around basis. The only consideration for summer suet feeding is the heat. It is a good idea to place suet feeders in the shade to avoid melting. Most suet cakes will melt at around 100 degrees, but there are some called No Melt Suet Cakes that will withstand higher temperatures. If using homemade suet treats, these shouldn’t be left out for more than a couple of days during warm spells for they are more likely to go bad.