Fat Ball Feeders
Fat ball feeders are an essential addition to any wildlife-friendly garden. These feeders provide a convenient way to offer high-energy fat balls to garden birds, ensuring they receive the nutrients they need to thrive. At Vivara / CJ Wildlife, our range of fat ball feeders is designed for safety, durability, and ease of use, making them perfect for bird enthusiasts of all experience levels. Read more here.
Why choose a fat ball feeder?
Fat balls are rich in fats, oils, and proteins, making them a vital energy source for birds, especially during colder months. Fat ball feeders keep the food secure, allowing birds to feed comfortably while preventing waste. Unlike loose feeding, our feeders protect fat balls from falling apart, ensuring birds have a reliable food source.
Types of fat ball feeders
At Vivara / CJ Wildlife, we offer various fat ball feeders to suit different garden setups and bird species:
- Hanging feeders: Designed for easy placement on tree branches or hooks, these feeders are perfect for smaller gardens.
- Caged fat ball feeders: Ideal for deterring larger birds and squirrels while allowing smaller birds to feed safely.
- Multi-tier feeders: Accommodate several fat balls at once, making them suitable for high-traffic areas.
Avoid plastic nets for fat balls
When feeding birds, it’s important to avoid using fat balls in plastic nets. While these nets may seem convenient, they pose significant risks to birds. Birds can easily get their feet, beaks, or wings entangled in the netting, leading to injury or even death. Additionally, discarded nets contribute to plastic waste, harming the environment. By choosing a sturdy, reusable fat ball feeder from Vivara / CJ Wildlife, you ensure the safety of your garden birds while adopting a more sustainable feeding practice.
How to use a fat ball feeder
Setting up and maintaining a fat ball feeder is simple:
- Placement: Hang the feeder in a quiet, sheltered spot with good visibility for birds and easy access for cleaning.
- Regular cleaning: Clean the feeder every few weeks with water to prevent disease.
- Refill regularly: Keep the feeder stocked with fresh fat balls to encourage consistent visits from garden birds.
Benefits of CJ Wildlife fat ball feeders
Our fat ball feeders are crafted with high-quality materials such as metal and recycled plastic, ensuring long-lasting performance in all weather conditions. They are designed with safety in mind, using features like smooth edges and durable construction to protect birds while they feed.
Birds attracted by fat ball feeders
Fat ball feeders attract a wide range of species to your garden:
- Robins: Known for their vibrant red chests, robins are frequent visitors to fat ball feeders.
- Tits: Blue tits, great tits, and long-tailed tits enjoy the high-energy nutrition fat balls provide.
- Starlings: Sociable and lively, starlings flock to feeders stocked with fat balls.
- Sparrows and blackbirds: These garden favorites benefit from the essential fats in fat balls.
Shop fat ball feeders at CJ Wildlife
At Vivara / CJ Wildlife, we understand the importance of providing safe and effective feeding solutions for garden birds. Our fat ball feeders are designed in collaboration with ornithologists, ensuring they meet the highest standards for quality and functionality.
Explore our fat ball feeders range today and make your garden a haven for wildlife. With CJ Wildlife, you’re not just feeding birds, you’re supporting their survival and bringing nature closer to home.