Who You’ll Attract
Peanuts attract tits, nuthatches, woodpeckers, starlings and jays — the acrobats of the bird world.
You might even spot the odd squirrel joining in (we admire their enthusiasm, if not their manners).

How to Feed Them

• Always use a mesh peanut feeder – never put whole peanuts out loose.
  (Small birds and fledglings can choke on whole nuts.)
• Hang feeders in partial shade – this slows spoilage and keeps oils stable.
• Top up little and often – fresh is best.
• Avoid feeding peanuts in hot weather – oils can turn rancid in summer.

Best Served In
✅ Mesh Peanut Feeder: Keeps nuts safe and accessible for birds with strong bills.
✅ Ground Feeder (Crushed Only): If you must feed on the ground, use chopped peanuts.
🚫 Avoid Open Tables with Whole Peanuts: Risk of choking for young or small birds.

Each Ingredient Plays Its Part

• Whole Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea): High-energy legume (not technically a nut!) providing essential fats, protein, and amino acids for feather and muscle development.

Wiggly Tip:
Buy smaller bags through spring and summer — peanuts can spoil quickly in heat. If in doubt, smell them: if they smell musty, compost them. Your worms won’t mind!

Our Farm-Packed Approach
We don’t grow peanuts in Herefordshire (even Phil hasn’t cracked that one yet), but we do insist on responsible sourcing.
Our peanuts come from growers who avoid deforestation and use sustainable water practices. Each batch is tested for aflatoxin, a naturally occurring fungus that can harm birds. Only safe peanuts make it into a Wiggly bag.

Sustainability & Packaging

• Small bags: compostable paper, simple and recyclable.
• 12.55 kg sacks: reusable woven polypropylene, returnable for re-use.
• No outer packaging on large sacks: saves waste and transport miles.

Wiggly Tip:
Reuse your woven sack for storing kindling, compost, or as Phil once did — his fishing gear (don’t ask).

Nature Benefits
Peanuts are especially valuable during cold snaps and the breeding season — providing dense energy when natural food is scarce.
They support muscle repair, feather growth and the demands of fledglings — but remember: birds need more than just peanuts. Mixing in seed blends, suet and insects supports a broader range of species and a healthier diet.

Good for You Too
Few things beat the sight of a great tit hanging upside down for a peanut prize. It’s the perfect five-minute pause in your day — a reminder that life’s better when you look up from your phone.

Wiggly Tip:
Alternate between peanuts and seed mixes — it keeps birds coming back for variety and encourages more species to visit.

Storage & Freshness

• Store in a cool, dry, sealed container.
• Keep away from direct sunlight — oils degrade fast.
• In warm weather, buy smaller bags more often.
• Dispose of any mouldy or damp peanuts responsibly (never feed them).

Wiggly Tip:
Mix a handful of crushed peanuts into your seed mix during winter — it boosts calories without overdoing it.

Goes Well With

• Huskless Mix – for clean, balanced feeding year-round.
• British Suet Balls – essential fat and energy boost.
• Softbill Mix – for robins and blackbirds that can’t tackle nuts.

Quick FAQs
Are peanuts safe for birds?
Yes — as long as they’re aflatoxin-tested and fed from a mesh feeder.

Why not loose peanuts?
Small birds and fledglings can choke on whole nuts.

Why not feed peanuts year-round?
They’re excellent in cold weather, but too rich in summer. Use seed mixes then.

Can humans eat these peanuts?
No — they’re for birds only.