Fat balls

HanDiiMaNz · #1 (**permalink**) 21-05-2009, 10:44 AM

Is there an alternative to hanging fat balls without a fat ball feeder? Because i hear it is unsafe to hang them by the plastic that they are sold in.

pressld2 · #2 (**permalink**) 21-05-2009, 10:49 AM

I've heard that too and have recently switched to the non-netted fat balls. Although I have to say we were using th enetted ones for years and never saw any problems. There are a variety of holders for the non-netted ones available. We use a couple of spring type ones that I picked up in Pets at Home but you can also get them in garden centres or from the RSPB (online if there isn't a shop local to you).

Dave P.

ron1863 · #3 (**permalink**) 21-05-2009, 11:25 AM

Some fat balls will fit into nut feeders, depending on the size of the feeders you can get from two to five inside.

dan-fisher · #4 (**permalink**) 21-05-2009, 11:58 AM

I make mine, far cheaper and can mould them to any shape, plus i control exactly what's in them.

I find the easiest way is to pour molten lard into my mix of seeds, flower, nuts, oats etc and stir untill well mixed in. Remove and shape, JD

When i have bought them removing the net is always done.. although as above I've never had a problem before but prevention is better than a dead bird.