peanuts for birds

Common formats include raw in-shell peanuts, shelled/raw peanuts, and peanut-containing seed blends — from traditional seed-and-nut mixes to shell-free (waste-free) blends that combine shelled ingredients.

Pack sizes shown in the results range from about 4 pounds up to 45 pounds.

You can offer peanuts using tube feeders, hopper feeders, platform feeders, or specialized squirrel/peanut feeders; tossing peanuts on the ground is also a common option depending on the species you want to attract.

Several product descriptions recommend roasting or boiling peanuts before eating, and some listings also suggest roasting or boiling before feeding to people.

Common companions include sunflower seeds or sunflower hearts, safflower, pumpkin seeds, raisins, cherries, and other seeds and dried fruit.

Shell-free or waste-free mixes use shelled ingredients (like sunflower hearts and shelled peanuts) so feeders stay cleaner and you avoid messy shells beneath feeders.

Review summaries consistently describe peanut-containing blends as highly attractive and effective at drawing birds to feeders.