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In-Shell Peanuts for Birds
$9.00
In-Shell Peanuts are "Fancy" grade Virginia peanuts, still in the shell, for blue jays, woodpeckers, chickadees and titmice willing to work for a reward. Watching a blue jay pick out the "best" one or a woodpecker work a peanut out of its shell is some of the best backyard entertainment around.
Key Features
- High protein, high fat: especially valuable in cold weather.
- For bigger, bolder birds: large enough that mainly jays and woodpeckers manage them.
- Built for cachers: birds often carry them off and store them for later.
- Backyard entertainment: watch birds choose, carry and crack them.
- Fits nut feeders: wire-mesh nut/peanut feeders or platform/tray feeders.
- Sizes for every yard: 2, 5, 25 and 50 lb bags, or refill your own container by the pound.
Ingredients
- Peanuts in the shell (100%)
Specifications
| Sizes | 2 lb, 5 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb bags; Bucket = per-pound bulk refill of your own container |
| Ingredients | Peanuts in the shell ("Fancy" grade Virginia) |
| Shells | In-shell |
| Attracts | Blue Jays, Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Titmice; also squirrels |
| Best in | Wire-mesh nut/peanut feeders, platform/tray feeders |
| Season | Year-round; most popular in fall and winter |
| Brand | Des Moines Feed |
Feeding & Storage Tips
- Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place to keep it fresh and pest-free.
- Offer a handful at a time on a platform and refill as they disappear.
- Discard any peanuts that are damp, moldy or smell off.
- Expect shells under the feeder; a tray or a spot that's easy to rake helps.
FAQ
Will squirrels take them?
Yes, squirrels love in-shell peanuts. Many customers feed them to squirrels on purpose; to keep them for birds, use a squirrel-resistant feeder or a baffle.
Which birds can open them?
Mainly bigger birds such as blue jays and woodpeckers. Chickadees and titmice may work at them too.
Why do jays fly off with them?
Jays cache peanuts to eat later, so they often carry several away at once.
In-shell or Peanut Pickouts?
In-shell is for entertainment and bigger birds. Peanut Pickouts feed more kinds of birds with no mess.
Tip: Want to feed more kinds of birds with no shells? Try Peanut Pickouts.
Best for these Birds
- Bluejay- Chickadee
- Titmouse
- Woodpecker
