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Suet cage feeders
A simple wire cage that brings in woodpeckers, nuthatches and chickadees.
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Suet cage feeders at a glance
What we like
- Very cheap
- Brings in species that skip seed
- Valuable in cold weather
Trade-offs
- Suet melts in hot weather
- Attracts starlings and squirrels
- Needs regular refills
- Best for
- Winter and woodpecker fans.
- Skip it if
- Summers are hot where you live.
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Where it appears in our guides
Best for woodpeckers
Best Bird Feeders
A cheap wire cage that brings in woodpeckers, nuthatches and chickadees, which is especially useful in cold weather. Suet melts in heat and attracts starlings, so it is a winter pick.
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