Amish Hanging Shelled Peanut Squirrel and Bird Feeder – Eco-Friendly Fun for All Your Backyard Buddies!

Ready to transform your backyard into a bustling hub of wildlife activity? Our Amish Handcrafted Hanging Shelled Peanut Feeder offers a delicious and nutritious feast that both your cherished backyard birds and playful squirrels will adore! Peanuts are an easy, popular, and incredibly nutritious food source, packed with energy for these active creatures.   From its charming little roof to the perfectly tapered base, this hanging feeder is designed for both appeal and function. It ensures peanuts stay fresh and accessible, inviting a lively parade of feathered and bushy-tailed friends to your yard or garden. Hinged roof allows for quick refilling of tasty shelled peanuts!

Why Both Birds and You Will Love This Feeder:

Imagine the scene: a woodpecker perching delicately, carefully selecting a peanut, while a clever squirrel below patiently waits its turn, or perhaps attempts an acrobatic climb for its own snack. You'll witness their unique personalities and interactions up close, bringing endless amusement and a profound connection to nature directly into your daily life. This isn't just a feeder; it's a front-row seat to your very own backyard wildlife show!

What Type of Birds Love to Eat Peanuts?

Peanuts are a high-energy, protein-rich treat that appeal to a wide variety of birds, especially those with strong beaks capable of handling them. You can expect delightful visitors like:

• Woodpeckers (Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied): These charismatic climbers are huge fans of peanuts, which mimic insects they'd find in tree bark. Did you know woodpeckers have a special bone that wraps around their skull to protect their brain while pecking?
• Blue Jays: Bold, intelligent, and strikingly beautiful, Blue Jays love to grab whole peanuts to cache for later. They're known for their impressive memory and mimicry skills!
• Nuthatches (White-breasted, Red-breasted): These agile birds love to retrieve peanuts and often wedge them into bark crevices to peck open. They're unique for often climbing head-first down trees!
• Chickadees & Titmice: Small but mighty, these curious birds will happily snatch a piece of peanut from the feeder. Their curiosity often leads them to investigate new feeders very quickly.
• Crows & Jays: Larger members of the Corvid family also enjoy peanuts, especially in the shell.

How Can You Attract Birds to Your New Feeder?

Attracting birds to any new feeder takes a little patience and consistency. Here are a few tips:

• Freshness is Key: Always provide fresh, high-quality, unsalted peanuts. Discard any old or moldy food.
• Prime Location: Place your feeder near trees or shrubs for shelter and perching, but far enough from dense cover to deter predators. A visible spot from your window or patio is a bonus for your viewing pleasure!
• Offer Water: A nearby bird bath (even a shallow dish of water) is an irresistible draw for birds, as they need water for drinking and bathing.
• Patience Pays Off: It can take a few days or even weeks for birds to discover a new food source, but once they do, they'll become regular, delightful visitors!

Do Squirrels and Birds Get Along?

While squirrels are notorious for their love of peanuts, they generally coexist quite well with birds, especially at feeders specifically designed to accommodate both. Peanuts are a fantastic energy source for squirrels, and by offering them a dedicated peanut feeder, you might even find them less interested in raiding your birdseed feeders! Watching their clever antics as they retrieve peanuts is half the fun, and often, the birds learn to share the space or simply wait their turn. This feeder is designed to embrace the joy of both species.

Unmatched Quality & Sustainable Craftsmanship:

Our feeders are handcrafted with unwavering attention to detail in Indiana by skilled Amish artisans. This commitment to quality is matched by our dedication to the environment. Your feeder is made from Eco-Friendly Poly Lumber – a remarkable material created from 100% recycled milk jugs. This means your feeder is not only beautiful but also incredibly durable: it will not splinter, fade, or crack, ensuring decades of enjoyment with virtually no maintenance.   Ready to fill your backyard with vibrant life, cheerful chirps, and endless entertainment? Bring home the Amish Hanging Peanut Squirrel and Bird Feeder today and create a thriving, shared sanctuary for all your beloved backyard creatures!

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