Peanuts for Birds
Peanuts for birds are a great choice for your feeder! Not only are our wild bird peanuts super popular with all manner of garden birds, they're also an excellent source of nourishment. Among their many benefits, peanuts for birds are:
- High in protein
- Rich in nutritional oils
- A source of healthy vitamins and minerals
Peanuts for wild birds are a phenomenal source of nutrients for all manner of species - from tits and nuthatches to the great spotted woodpecker. Peanuts are a highly popular treat that leaves remarkably little waste, making this a highly convenient feeding option for your feathered visitors.
Here at Really Wild Bird Food, we supply a wide range of tasty peanuts for birds, as well as a selection of bird-friendly peanut butters. Whether you're ordering our easy-to-digest peanut granules or serving up a more fulsome feast in the form of our premium Argentinian peanuts, we're confident that your birds will love everything we have to offer.
To order your wild bird peanuts, choose from the products listed below or give us a call on 01489 896785.
Featured Products
National Trust Peanut Butter 
Classic Peanuts 
Premium Peanuts 
Peanuts in Shells (Monkey Nuts) 
Flutter Butter Jars 
Flutter Butter EcoRefills - 3 x 140g 
Flutter Butter® Ready-filled Feeder 
Flutter Butter Pods 
Happy Bird Peanut Butter Nuggets 1.75kg 
Peanut Granules 
Flutter Butter® Starter Pack (incl. feeder) Peanuts for Wild Birds - Tips
Remember not to feed peanuts meant for humans to wild birds, as they are usually salted or dry roasted. All of the above peanuts are a much better choice for your garden visitors!
Peanuts are great for wild birds, but they're even better as part of a nutritious seed mix. For example, our very popular Table Mix contains peanut granules as well as black sunflower seeds, red and white millet, flaked maize and a number of other tasty ingredients. Additionally, baby birds can choke on whole peanuts, so consider offering peanut granules during the nesting season.
For more information about our peanuts for birds, or how to feed wild birds, please get in touch.
Peanuts for Birds - Wild Bird Peanuts FAQs
- What birds eat peanuts?
Peanuts are a delicious and healthy snack enjoyed by all manner of wild birds, including:
- Blue Tits
- Woodpeckers
- Doves
- Crows
- What peanuts are suitable for wild birds?
Peanuts produced for human consumption are NOT suitable for wild birds. Some peanuts contain a naturally-occurring toxin that can be dangerous for birds. That's why it's important to buy peanuts that are specifically intended for birds.
The following peanuts are NOT safe for birds to eat:
- Salted peanuts
- Peanuts with flavourings or coatings
- Roasted peanuts
- Are peanuts good for birds?
Yes - peanuts offer a great balance of oil and protein, both of which are necessary for energy and good health. Peanuts also have a lot of calories, which is another good reason to leave some out for your feathered friends to enjoy. During the cold winter months, wild birds need as many calories as they can get!
- How are peanuts grown?
Peanut plants are annual herbaceous members of the pea family. There are two main types: runner and bunch. Most peanuts flower 6 to 8 weeks after planting. While the plants flower above ground, the pods develop below. Each pod yields 2 to 3 peanuts.
At harvest, the whole peanut plant is uprooted and turned upside down to expose the pods to the heat of the day, which dries them out. Although native to South America, peanuts are now grown across many continents in hot climates including China, India, the USA, Nigeria, Indonesia and Argentina.
- Where do our wild bird peanuts come from?
We source the very best peanuts from reputable suppliers in a number of different countries, paying particular attention to the seasonality and success of their respective peanut harvests. That is why our peanuts for birds sometimes vary in size, colour and oil content. All of the peanuts we buy have been rigorously tested in their country of origin before export, and are re-tested when they arrive in the UK.
One of the main diseases that can affect peanuts is caused by a fungus called Aspergillus flavus. If growing conditions are moist and the peanuts are not properly dried out, the Aspergillus fungus can develop between the kernel and the skin of the peanut, producing a poisonous mycotoxin called aflatoxin that's highly toxic to both birds and mammals. All of our peanuts are accompanied by a certificate of 'nil detectable aflatoxin'.
- How to store your peanuts for birds
Store bird peanuts in cool, dry conditions. Avoid warm, humid places (for example, do not keep your peanuts in a utility room next to a tumble dryer). We recommend removing them from the bag and putting them in a dry, sealed container. This will help to keep moisture out.
- What kind of feeder should I use for wild bird peanuts?
We offer a wide range of peanut feeders to help you serve up these tasty treats to your garden birds! Many of our peanut feeders come with a caged or mesh design, allowing birds to peck away at the peanuts and eat their fill. Tube feeders with small openings are ideal for offering shelled peanuts, while mesh feeders are better for serving peanuts in the shell, allowing birds to extract the nuts at their own pace.
Platform feeders and feeding tables can accommodate a variety of bird species and provide a convenient dining spot for wild birds to enjoy feasting on peanuts.
If the weather is wet, check your peanut feeder every 2-3 days for signs of blackening. If the peanuts go black, discard, clean your feeder and replenish with fresh peanuts.
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