{"product_id":"supa-caged-peanut-feeder","title":"Supa Caged Peanut Feeder","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupa Wild Bird Cage Peanut Feeder is designed to deter Squirrels and also larger birds such as Pigeons and Doves from eating Peanuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robust powder coated steel frame will certainly be a challenge to the most determined of predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to fill via a flip top lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides Smaller Birds with a sense of security while feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions: 26cm (H) x 17cm (W) x 17cm (D) plus handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is always recommended you feed whole peanuts from a peanut feeder as it has been know for fledglings \u0026amp; small birds to choke on whole peanuts. A peanut feeder ensures that the birds can only eat a small piece of the nut at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeanuts are a favourite of garden birds as it is a they are high in energy and a rich source of proteins, fats and fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden Birds that enjoy Peanuts are Blue Tits, Green Tits, Long Tail Tits, Chaffinches, Bullfinches, Greenfinches, Goldfinches, Woodpeckers, House Sparrows plus many more varieties of wild birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHints \u0026amp; Tips on deterring Squirrels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquirrels are persistent creatures and will endeavour to get food from the feeder. Additional measures to deter squirrels are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure that the Squirrel cannot access the feeder by jumping on to it from nearby trees or climbing up a feeding station etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat as an extra deterrent to the Squirrels getting onto a feeder a tree hook is used as this will increase the distance between the feeder and the hanging point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a Squirrel Feeder for the Squirrels as this may encourage them to feed from their own specific feeder and leave the wild bird feeder alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a dash of strong chilli powder to the seed mix. Squirrels do not appreciate the taste of the chilli powder, but birds are not bothered by it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.Hints \u0026amp; Tips on Wild Bird Feeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is always worthwhile cleaning your feeder on a regular basis with warm water \u0026amp; a mild detergent or a disinfectant solution to avoid a build-up of bacteria. Rinse the feeder thoroughly with fresh water after cleaning and allow the feeder to air dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove any uneaten food as spoiled or mouldy food is not good for your Garden Birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide fresh water but regularly change it ideally on a daily basis to ensure it does not become stagnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also worthwhile on a regular basis moving your feeders to different locations around your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure you have enough bird feeders in your garden to avoid wild birds congregating around the same feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paddock Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57228593922425,"sku":"032393","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/9913\/2060\/files\/supacagedpeanutfeeder.jpg?v=1778165899","url":"https:\/\/thepaddockpantry.co.uk\/products\/supa-caged-peanut-feeder","provider":"The Paddock Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}