seed and suet

Many suet bars and cakes are sold with built-in hooks or hangers so you can simply unwrap and hang them. Other suet products are designed to be placed in standard wire or platform suet feeders.

Look for suet labeled with a no-melt or no-mess formulation. Products described that way are formulated to remain stable in warmer temperatures so they can be offered year-round, including during summer.

Suet is a high-energy, high-fat food that helps birds fuel long migrations and stay warm in cold weather. Many product descriptions highlight suet as especially valuable in fall and winter and as a year-round energy source.

Yes. Common cautions note that suet is not for human consumption and recommend washing hands after handling.