Reviewed feeder type
Peanut Feeder
A mesh or port feeder that presents peanut pieces or whole peanuts to nut-eating birds.
Advantages
- Separates larger food from seed stations
- Durable metal options
- Good for clinging birds
Limitations
- Peanuts can become rancid or moldy
- May attract squirrels
- Mesh size must prevent unsafe large pieces
Placement
Keep dry, use a baffle where appropriate, and offer only amounts that remain fresh.
Cleaning
Discard damp or rancid nuts, scrub mesh and crevices, rinse thoroughly, and dry.