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Our bird peanuts are highly versatile, all year round feast for wild birds, particularly during the colder months and the breeding season. Find out more about peanuts and how they can benefit your wild bird visitors.
There are many myths and lots of misinformation on the topic of bird food, particularly when it comes to peanuts!
You can find a rich variety of advice on feeding wild birds on this site, including a handy guide to the best ways to use peanuts as bird feed.
Here, we’re going to explore some of the common errors and issues.
Watching the antics and acrobatics of wild birds as they swoop around a feed mix that contains peanuts is an absolute joy. However, should you ever give birds just a portion of peanuts? And, are all peanuts OK for bird feed?
Did you know that there are many different varieties of peanuts? The main ones you eat are likely to be Runner, Spanish, Virginia or Valencia.
One thing you can be sure of is that Kennedy only sells peanuts of the right quality and type. This means they are at optimum freshness and come from reliable sources. The wild bird peanuts we supply are always perfectly safe and highly nutritious for your garden visitors. In fact, they are nut-delicious!
Buying from a cheap supplier or from non-bird experts can indeed put your feathered friends at risk. Some lower grade, mouldy or stale peanuts could contain a toxin that kills birds!
You must also never feed birds with salted or dry roasted peanuts either! Though tasty for humans, these can harm wild birds with their high sodium content.
Bird peanuts are sold in many guises including:
It all comes down to buying from a reliable source, to ensure your bird nuts are the very best ones to keep your garden visitors healthy and full of energy.
Also, it’s a good idea to only put out carefully measured portions of peanuts, possibly as part of a bird food blend.
This serves two purposes. It prevents waste, as discarded peanut pieces can go damp and mouldy. It also ensures that your wild birds don’t overfill themselves on their favourite nut-treat!
Remember too that crushed nuts are best for smaller birds. Or, use bird feeders to encourage fledglings to peck at this delicious food, to stop them from choking
Many common wild birds will feast on peanuts, they are one of the best wild bird food options you can choose for your garden.
Common birds that feed on peanuts include:
Take a look at our range of bulk offers, including premium wild bird peanuts, split peanuts and peanut granules.
Buy Now!Our premium peanuts are among the lowest price in the UK, not to mention having some of the best customer feedback. Have a look at our competitor price comparison chart to find out how we could help you save.
You should always use a specialised feeder when feeding peanuts to birds. We have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to style. Browse our range bird peanut feeders.
Once your order arrives it’s important that you store your nuts in a cool dry place and always ensure water is available.
To ensure your peanuts are within specified aflatoxin levels, always purchase from a reputable bird food supplier.
All prices include free next day UK delivery
Our large range of wild bird seed mixes meet all of your wild bird needs. Our pricing is very competitive, and we also offer free next day delivery on any order placed before 13:00 Monday to Thursday.
Our mixed bird seeds are the result of 20 years of continuous research, meaning we have some of the best quality mixes on the market. They meet all of the essential bird feeding requirements and are perfect for all year bird feeding.
