Food entry
Suet
Rendered fat cakes for woodpeckers, nuthatches, and winter survival calories.
At a glance
| Brings | Downy Woodpecker · White-breasted Nuthatch · Carolina Wren · Black-capped Chickadee · Tufted Titmouse · Blue Jay |
|---|---|
| Feeder | Suet feeder |
How to offer it
Suet is rendered beef fat, usually sold as cakes that drop into a wire cage. It is the most concentrated cold-weather food you can offer, and it is the reliable way to pull woodpeckers, nuthatches, and wrens to a feeding station. Hang the cage against a tree trunk or under a baffle.
What to skip
Skip plain suet in hot weather — it melts and turns rancid. Summer feeding calls for "no-melt" suet dough, or simply resting the suet cage until fall.
FAQ
Which birds does suet attract?
Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jay. Rendered fat cakes for woodpeckers, nuthatches, and winter survival calories.
What feeder should I put suet in?
Suet feeder. Suet is rendered beef fat, usually sold as cakes that drop into a wire cage. It is the most concentrated cold-weather food you can offer, and it is the reliable way to pull woodpeckers, nuthatches, and wrens to a feeding station.
What should I avoid with suet?
Skip plain suet in hot weather — it melts and turns rancid. Summer feeding calls for "no-melt" suet dough, or simply resting the suet cage until fall.