Bird Fat Balls - 150 Net Free

If you have recently purchased fat balls for birds, where to hang them is an important factor to consider.

For instance, when temperatures are hot, you should make sure that your fat balls are not hung anywhere where they are in direct sunlight. This could cause the suet in them to melt, which quickly deteriorates with bacteria and becomes inedible to birds. A way to avoid this is to hang fat balls in shaded areas, such as hedges or under tree branches, during hot weather.

Hedges and trees are an ideal option for hanging wild bird fat balls, as they provide coverage to birds while they feed. This makes an ideal feeding area for birds - especially smaller species - which are wary of predators.

If you do not have trees or hedges in your garden, you can also purchase a Feeder Station, Feeder Pole, placed upright in the ground, or using a Patio Stand.

When hanging suet balls, you should also make sure that they are out of reach of cats and dogs. If you can’t hang the suet balls up high, opt for a caged suet feeder.

The best place to hang original suet balls also varies depending on which birds you wish to attract. Ground-feeding birds like Robins are more likely to eat suet if it is placed on a ground bird feeder or bird table.

Fat ball feeders come in many different shapes and sizes. There are numerous options when it comes to finding which bird feeder you should use with bird fat balls.

You can use a special hanging bird feeder to hang suet balls. Suitable types include the Bird Lovers Suet Fat Ball Feeder, Nuttery Caged Suet Block and Fat Ball Feeder, and the Peckish Heavy Duty Suet Fat Ball Feeder.

You can also place the fat balls directly on a bird table or ground feeders however if you have an issue with squirrels or other larger species of birds like Jackdaws, opt for a squirrel-proof suet feeder.

If you are wondering when to put out your fat balls, the most common answer is all year round. During the cold months however, birds need to consume food with a higher fat content, as this gives them energy. However, you are not limited to winter when it comes to putting out bird fat balls, as they can be used all year round and it is common to find them in many people's gardens every day of the year.

Suet fat balls are an excellent source of food for garden birds. They provide plenty of calories and nutritional value, and can help attract a range of bird species to your garden.

Compared to some other types of bird feed, suet is higher in energy. This makes bird suet balls a perfect option for the colder months; during autumn and winter, birds need access to quick forms of energy to keep warm and survive.

Our original fat balls come without any netting, as netting can cause issues and injure birds if it is not removed when birds come to feed on the fat balls. This is because their feet and beaks can become caught in the mesh.