Wild Bird Food Raccoons can steal it
Premium Select Suet Woodpecker Suet Cake Wild Bird Food

Premium Select Suet Woodpecker Suet Cake Wild Bird Food

By Premium Select 3 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 80% confidence
4.3 /10
Quality
5.0
Value
3.5
Design
0.0
Function
5.0
Durability
3.0

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

Reviews Analyzed 3
Would Recommend 67%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan 1 week to few months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Raccoons might steal the suet.

Prevention: Hang it with ropes to ensure it is hung up tin the air.

critical

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

  • Birds Like (2)

    Birds, especially woodpeckers, seem to enjoy the suet cake.

  • High Quality (1)

    The suet cakes are made with high-quality and non-biological ingredients.

Cons

  • Raccoon Problems (1) major

    Raccoons can steal the entire suet cake.

  • 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

Expected Lifespan 1 week to ongoing

Factors: Temperature, Nature, Hardsharness

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Seasoning to ensure suet is thicker

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.3
3 reviews
5★
33%
4★
33%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
33%
Birds Love It (2) High Quality (1) Raccoon Issues (1) Temperature Sensitivity (1)

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

— Megan 1 found helpful

"Birds seem pleased with offering! No complaints! :)))))))"

— stabcanssuetandfeeder

"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.

4.3 /10
Good