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What is insect & mealworm suet bird food?
Insect & mealworm suet is a highly popular choice for bird feeders because it provides a rich energy source that helps birds maintain their body heat and energy levels, especially during cold weather when other food sources may be scarce. The primary ingredient, suet, is a dense, nutrient-rich fat. It's an excellent energy source for birds, helping them sustain their body heat and energy levels. The addition of insects appeals to birds' natural dietary instincts, making it our most popular flavour. The insects and mealworms supplies essential proteins, fats, and nutrients.
Forms of insect & mealworm suet bird food
Insect & mealworm suet bird food is available in various forms to suit different types of bird feeders and feeding preferences:
Insect & Mealworm Suet Pellets: Small, pellet-shaped pieces that can be mixed with other bird food and used in peanut feeders.
Insect & Mealworm Suet Blocks: Solid blocks that fit into suet feeders.
Insect & Mealworm Suet Balls: Also known as fat balls, these round treats can be placed in suet ball feeders.
Insect & Mealworm Suet Logs & Rolls: Cylindrical shapes that resemble logs, suitable for various feeders.
Insect & Mealworm Coconut Shells: Half coconut shells filled with suet. Comes with hanging rope attached so no feeder required.
Which birds eat insect & mealworm suet?
In the UK, many bird species are attracted to insect & mealworm suet, a popular type of bird food that combines fat with insects and mealworms to provide a high-energy source. Some common UK birds that enjoy insect & mealworm suet include:
- Great Tit
- Blue Tit
- Coal Tit
- Long-tailed Tit
- Robin
- Blackbird
- House Sparrow
- Dunnock
- Great-spotted Woodpecker
Benefits of insect & mealworm suet bird food
High Energy: The combination of fat, insects, and mealworms provides a concentrated energy source, crucial for birds during cold weather when they need more calories to stay warm.
Attracts a Variety of Birds: Insect & mealworm suet appeals to a wide range of bird species, including tits, woodpeckers, robins, tits, and more.
Nutritional Value: Insects and mealworms add essential proteins, fats, and nutrients to the birds' diet, enhancing their overall health.
What ingredients are in insect & mealworm suet?
Insect & mealworm suet bird food is crafted by combining beef suet with various insects and mealworms. This mixture offers a high-energy food source for birds, enriched with proteins. Ingredients typically include Beef Suet, Peanut Flour, Wheat Flour, Red Millet, White Millet, Linseed, Dried Insects, and Food Colour.