Premium Select Suet Woodpecker Suet Cake Wild Bird Food
In a Nutshell
- Birds enjoy the suet cake.
- Raccoons may steal the suet cake.
- Quality is high, but durability in cold temperatures is a concern.
Quick Verdict
This suet cake is well-received by birds and is of high quality. However, it is susceptible to being taken by raccoons.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Raccoons might steal the suet.
Prevention: Hang it with ropes to ensure it is hung up tin the air.
Grease damage to birds' feathers if left on fat comes to the birds beak.
Prevention: Ensure there is limits to the birds having to stick their sheet to get it.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Birds Like (2)
Birds, especially woodpeckers, seem to enjoy the suet cake.
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High Quality (1)
The suet cakes are made with high-quality and non-biological ingredients.
Cons
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Raccoon Problems (1) major
Raccoons can steal the entire suet cake.
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Soft at Cold Temperatures (1) minor
The suet can become too soft at low temperatures.
Tip: Avoiding temperatures below 45 degrees F.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Bird enthusiasts — Birds seem to enjoy the suet cake, and it's of high quality.
✗ Skip If
- • First time users — There are potential issues with raccoons and temperature-related problems.
Durability & Care
Factors: Temperature, Nature, Hardsharness
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Seasoning to ensure suet is thicker
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Can birds eat this in winter?
Probably not. The bird-suet's ingredients become too soft and can damage the birds' feathers, leading to a dead bird if taken in during extreme cold temperatures.
Highlighted Reviews
"Birds seem pleased with offering! No complaints! :)))))))"
"However, the raccoons carried the whole thing away after it sat there un-pecked for over a week. The fat is quite soft at cold temperatures. If birds get grease on their beaks and then preen their feathers, it can damage the insulating quality of the feathers, leading to the bird's demise. There is ..."
Bottom Line
Overall, this suet cake is a good choice for bird feeders, but be aware of potential raccoon issues and seasonal use.