Wildlife birds rely on peanuts during winter when other food sources become scarce for sustenance, meeting their energy requirements through one single peanut daily. Studies have demonstrated this fact.
Shelled peanuts are a favorite among many species of wild birds, especially Blue Jays, nuthatches, and woodpeckers. By offering whole or chopped up roasted peanuts in your feeder you may draw them in as visitors to your birdfeeder.
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High in fat and protein
Peanuts provide birds with both energy and protein for healthy development and maintenance, making them an excellent year-round food source.
Birds like Blue jays often gather around feeders with shelled peanuts in a tray, and it is fascinating to watch them select individual peanuts one at a time, seemingly weighing their options before selecting their favorite one and flying off with it. Crushed peanuts or sunflower hearts are also great choices at seed feeders – particularly among goldfinches, siskins, house sparrows, nuthatches titmice and woodpeckers who frequent such feeders!
Always offer unsalted peanuts to birds as long-term exposure to salt can be dangerous for their health. Also, put out only enough peanuts that will be eaten within several days as they can quickly spoil in hot or humid climates – be on the lookout for any signs of mold or darkening colors which indicate they no longer provide nutrition for consumption. Lastly, never feed salted or seasoned nuts directly to wild birds as this could make digestion more difficult or even be toxic to them.
Easy to digest
Peanuts provide birds with an easy, quick source of energy that’s especially vital during winter when insects and seeds can be scarce. Birds consume whole peanuts with shell intact as part of their meals or cache them for future meals, reseeding in soil as part of a habitat restoration effort.
Peanuts’ high fat content provides many wild birds with nutrition they need, such as woodpeckers and jays, while at the same time being beneficial. But it is essential to remember that too much fatty content could potentially harm certain birds; so it is wise to offer peanuts with caution.
Birds love peanuts of all varieties, but it’s best to offer them in moderation. Heavy salted or roasted versions should be avoided and loose peanuts could pose a choking hazard for chicks during spring and summer; therefore it is recommended to feed them using a mesh feeder. Furthermore, before purchasing peanuts or any other bird feed product it is vitally important that a recall check be conducted first.
Attractive to birds
Peanuts are a high-energy treat that will draw an abundance of backyard wildlife, such as woodpeckers, nuthatches and jays. Plus, unlike suet and other oily foods they don’t require refrigeration so can remain in your feeder for days!
Chickadees and titmice birds are known to enjoy these delicious morsels. Chickadees use their feet to hammer peanuts together in order to break off chunks they can carry away with them for later consumption; they also enjoy eating chopped peanuts!
Peanuts can draw in cardinals, goldfinches and indigo buntings of all colors to your backyard bird circus! Use a finch sock feeder or any clinging feeder with these delectable morsels; jays, titmice and woodpeckers especially enjoy them! Keep in mind they’re susceptible to mold and rancidity quickly so only offer as many as the birds will consume every day and use baffles or bafflers against squirrels, chipmunks or raccoons from accessing your feeders – you’ll enjoy your backyard bird circus even more than ever!
Easy to hide
Peanuts’ large size allows wild birds to easily hide and hold onto them until they’re ready to crack open their shells, giving smaller birds some protection from larger birds such as jays or jackdaws that would otherwise pounce upon them.
Whole peanuts can be offered on bird tables or ground feeders, while their bulk makes them an ideal candidate for hanging from wire mesh or hopper type feeders. Furthermore, woodpeckers and nuthatches often visit these areas in search of food sources.
Peanut butter can be an excellent way to attract songbirds such as titmice, chickadees, chickadees, robins, finches and others. Make sure your choice does not contain added salt or sugar and choose one specially formulated for feeding wild birds. Alternatively you can mix smooth or crunchy peanut butter into suet cakes, slices of fruit, pine cones or pieces of bread and use these hanging bird feeders.
