Collection: Fat Balls for Birds

Fat Balls make ideal food for many garden birds, common and exotic, and can be fed in a number of ways and locations to attract the widest abundance of species. Fat balls for birds are widely available but the cost varies greatly. When it comes to the price of them the old adage `you get what you pay for` really does apply.

Bird feeding from a fat ball ring feeder

Ark Suet Balls with Insects
Ark Suet Balls with Insects

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From £4.99

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All-rounder: a delicious treat for garden birds throughout the year

Protein-packed: with added dried insects for a healthy boost

Quality: over 27.5% fat content – much higher than most standard retailers
Ark Premium Fat Balls
Ark Premium Fat Balls

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Exceptional: with higher fat content than other suppliers for a softer consistency

High Fat Content: The `fat` in a fat ball is what gives birds energy. The more the better!

Versatile: attracts a variety of wild birds to your garden
Fat Ball Feeder Ring
Fat Ball Feeder Ring

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£9.25

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Less maintenance: holds up to six fat balls to reduce frequent refilling

Popular: allows different species of bird to feed at the same time

Longevity: heavy-duty gauge steel withstands weather all year round
BasketBall Hanging Fat Ball Feeder
BasketBall Hanging Fat Ball Feeder

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£3.95

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Easy access: snap open and close for instant refills, supplied with a hanging hook

Cost effective: holds 3 x fat or suet balls up to 95g each

Safe to feed: a simple way to feed fat & suet without the risk of birds tangling their feet

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Birds naturally convert fruit, oily nuts and insects that they eat into fat to use and to store when food is scarce, so by providing fat balls, you are helping them. Birds need fat for energy, keeping them warm, flying and singing. Garden birds even use fat stores overnight when they are still burning energy to stay alive.

All of our fat balls for birds are supplied net free, because these are a hazard to birds and other wildlife. We have a range of fat ball feeders for sale, so that you never need plastic nets to hang them.

Due to the high quality bird suet used in our fat products, they will become soft and pliable during hot weather, or if exposed to excess heat during delivery and in storage. To return Ark`s suet for birds to normal hardness, simply place in the refrigerator for a short time.

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Q: What birds eat fat balls?

A: Fat balls are enjoyed by a variety of birds, but are particularly popular with tits (including Blue Tits and Great Tits), finches, sparrows and robins.

Q: Do fat balls go off?

A: Fat balls can go off, especially in humid or wet weather. They can become rancid, mouldy, or attract pests. We recommend storing them in a cool, dry place and replacing them regularly if they aren't eaten quickly.

Q: Do squirrels eat fat balls?

A: Squirrels enjoy fat balls just as much as birds do. They are attracted to the high-fat content and can be known to steal them from bird feeders if they can get to them. If you want to discourage this behaviour, you can use squirrel-proof feeders or place the fat balls in locations that are difficult for squirrels to reach.

Q: How to feed fat balls to birds?

A: You can feed fat balls to birds using a number of methods including hanging feeders, suet cages or by placing them on a bird table. We recommend using cage feeders if you’re trying to attract smaller birds, or squirrel-proof feeders if you want to discourage squirrels.

Q: Can you bulk buy fat balls?

A: You can buy mass-produced fat balls for birds in bulk. However, the fat balls on offer with Ark Wildlife are made from high quality suet which is best purchased fresh. As fat balls can go mouldy if stored incorrectly, we suggest buying small batches that can be replenished when needed.