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	<title>The Rock Pile &#187; Bird</title>
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	<itunes:summary>Everything you never knew about Gardening with Art Packer. </itunes:summary>
	<itunes:author>Art Packer</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:name>Art Packer</itunes:name>
		<itunes:email>jbkeener@gmail.com</itunes:email>
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	<itunes:subtitle>The Art of Gardening</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>Suet: BOGO!</title>
		<link>http://www.therockpile.com/2010/09/01/suet-bogo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right now you can save on our Suet Special! Choose between three great flavors (Berry Treat, Nutty Treat &#38; Seed Treat) and when you buy one suet cake at regular price, you get one FREE! That&#8217;s right! Buy One, Get One FREE! Mix and match flavors and save on your bird&#8217;s favorite treat! Limit 6 <a href='http://www.therockpile.com/2010/09/01/suet-bogo/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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<p>Right now you can save on our Suet Special!  Choose between three great flavors <strong>(Berry Treat, Nutty Treat &amp; Seed Treat)</strong> and when you buy one suet cake at regular price, you get one FREE!  That&#8217;s right!  Buy One, Get One FREE!  Mix and match flavors and save on your bird&#8217;s favorite treat!  <strong>Limit 6 free suet cakes per visit. </strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; color: #1967d4;">Buy One, Get One Free!*</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">*on selected varieties</p>
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		<title>Free 2lbs of Bird Feed</title>
		<link>http://www.therockpile.com/2010/08/12/free-2lbs-of-bird-feed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[when you buy a Bird Lovers™ bird feeder from Droll Yankees®]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; color: #1967d4;"><em>Free 2lbs of Bird Feed</em></span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">when you buy a <strong>Bird Lovers™</strong> bird feeder from Droll Yankees®</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; color: #d1610c;">Hurry! Ends September 15th!</span></h2>
<p>You just have to admit that seeing birds at your feeders is pretty cool.  Why not share the joy with others?  Droll Yankees® has a great line of bird feeder that won&#8217;t bust the bank.  The <strong>Bird Lovers</strong>™ line is a perfect way to introduce bird feeding to your  neighbors, friends, and family.  Got a young person in your life?  Kids  love to feed birds!  Available in red, blue or yellow, <strong>Bird Lovers™</strong> feeders come in both Mixed Seed Feeders and Nyjer Thistle Feeders and  in a variety of sizes!  Pick up one of these feeders and get a 2-pound  bag of seed <strong>FREE</strong>! Whether you buy this feeder as a gift or for yourself, you&#8217;ll just love this deal!</p>
<p><span>*In-store special, no coupon needed!</span><span> </span></p>
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		<title>The Scoop on Nyjer Thistle</title>
		<link>http://www.therockpile.com/2010/08/12/the-scoop-on-nyjer-thistle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>therockpile</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every bird lover knows that if you want to attract Goldfinches, feed them Nyjer Thistle! But few know the details about this finch treat. Some people are nervous when they hear the word &#8220;thistle,&#8221; thinking that they will soon have thistle plants growing all over their yard.  But in fact, Nyjer, Niger, and Thistle are <a href='http://www.therockpile.com/2010/08/12/the-scoop-on-nyjer-thistle/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2434" title="nyjer_thistle" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/nyjer_thistle-296x300.jpg" alt="" width="296" height="300" />Every bird lover knows that if you want to attract Goldfinches, feed them <strong>Nyjer Thistle</strong>!  But few know the details about this finch treat. Some people are  nervous when they hear the word &#8220;thistle,&#8221; thinking that they will soon  have thistle plants growing all over their yard.  But in fact, Nyjer,  Niger, and Thistle are all names used to identify a tiny, black birdseed  cultivated in Asia and Africa that is high in calories and oil  content.  This feed has been used by wild bird watchers for more than 40  years. To eliminate any possibility of offensively mispronouncing the  word &#8220;niger&#8221; &#8211; the Wild Bird Feeding Industry trademarked the name Nyjer  in 1998.  How this seed ever became confused with thistle seed in the  first place is somewhat of a mystery, although it is probably due to the  fact that some birds &#8211; goldfinches in particular &#8211; eat the seeds of  thistle plants and use the downy fluff for their nests. If given a  choice, birds will pick Nyjer over thistle due to the fact it is a  superior seed higher in both calories and oil content. To eliminate  confusion with our customers we have combined the original with the new  name: <strong>Nyjer Thistle</strong>.  To protect our environment from  any invasive weed seeds that may enter the country with the  imported Nyjer oilseed, all shipments are heat sterilized to prevent  germination of these weeds.</p>
<div>So bring those Goldfinches to your yard this month by offering <strong>Nyjer Thistle</strong>!</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Now on Sale!</span></strong> <span><strong>(through Sept. 15)</strong></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
5 pounds</strong> (Reg. $6.99) <strong>NOW ONLY $4.95</strong><br />
<strong>10 pounds</strong> (Reg. $12.99) <strong>NOW ONLY $9.90</strong><br />
<strong>25 pounds</strong> (Reg. $29.99) <strong>NOW ONLY $24.75</strong><br />
<strong>50 pounds</strong> (Reg. $59.99) <strong>NOW ONLY $49.50</strong></div>
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		<title>American Goldfinch</title>
		<link>http://www.therockpile.com/2010/07/26/american-goldfinch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:03:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finches: Several male finches will pursue one female finch

Humans: A woman kisses many frogs before she finds her prince]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em>Here&#8217;s a humorous take on the similarities &amp; differences between finches and humans.</em></span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><span style="color: #ffffff;">`</span><br />
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<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2385" title="american-goldfinch-male" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/american-goldfinch-male.jpg" alt="" width="393" height="295" /></p>
<p><strong>Finches:</strong> Several male finches will pursue one female finch</p>
<p><strong>Humans:</strong> A woman kisses many frogs before she finds her prince</p>
<p><strong>Finches:</strong> Finches nest in June, July and August when plants have produced enough seed to incorporate in nests and feeding their young.</p>
<p><strong>Humans:</strong> The most popular wedding months are June July &amp; August</p>
<p><strong>Finches:</strong> The female finch makes the nest from strands of weeds, vines, downy filaments and caterpillar webbing.</p>
<p><strong>Humans:</strong> Most household decorations &amp; room layouts are decided by women.</p>
<p><strong>Finches:</strong> Once the nest is built, both male and female Gold finches leave the area.  This may give the appearance that they have abandoned the nest.  In a few days they both return and the female begins laying eggs.  In some cases this can be 2 weeks after nest completion.</p>
<p><strong>Humans:</strong> Newlyweds go away on an average of 7-9 days for their honeymoons.  Some couples like to start a family right away</p>
<p><strong>Finches:</strong> The female lays from 3 to 7 light blue eggs which are incubated for 12 to 14 days.  The female may spend ninety five percent of her time incubating the eggs.  The male will feed her during this time allowing her to stay on the nest.</p>
<p><strong>Humans:</strong> Most women have one baby at a time incubating them for 9 months.  She will have strange cravings resulting in asking her husband go out and get her food.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.therockpile.com/bird/bird-of-the-month/american-goldfinch/" target="_self">To read more about the American Goldfinch and hear its song CLICK HERE.</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Erva Poles ~ Made with you in mind</title>
		<link>http://www.therockpile.com/2010/06/27/erva-poles-made-with-you-in-mind/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What makes this system so great?  It is easy to set up, and you can customize your pole with individual components that make the perfect set-up for your situation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Bird-Feeder-Pole-B11.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2202" title="Bird-Feeder-Pole-B1" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Bird-Feeder-Pole-B11-300x272.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="190" /></a>When we first started to carry the Erva Polling System, we knew you would like it.  Now many of our customers are enjoying them in their own backyards.  If it is time for you to add a new pole or replace an existing one, check out this one.  What makes this system so great?  It is easy to set up, and you can customize your pole with individual components that make the perfect set-up for your situation.</p>
<p>Start with a tubular steel pole. These black powder coat finished poles are available in two lengths: 6 foot &amp; 5 foot.  Secure these poles to a base.  Both the twister and the &#8220;cat-tail&#8221; ground sockets securely sink these poles into the ground while the patio base allows for easy repositioning on your deck or patio.  Want an even taller pole?  Use a pole extension.  Available in 14&#8243; or 20&#8243; lengths, these extenders are ideal for situations where the pole needs to be just a bit taller.  Next choose your topper.  Whether it&#8217;s a 2 hook, 3 hook, 4 hook or mounting flange, we have the topper right for you.  The hook toppers feature a decorative finial cover in the center that can be removed to add multiple units.</p>
<p>Now that you have designed your own pole you can choose to keep it simple or add accessories for further function.  We highly suggest using a baffle.  The wrap around squirrel baffle&#8217;s inverted cone shape is effective in making your feeders critter resistant.  Have even bigger problems?  Use the 8&#8243; cylindrical raccoon baffle!  Other accessories include the quick connect coil hanger allowing for an extra hook, the fruit feeder designed to hold four pieces of fruit, or the universal feeder which features a glass dish that is guaranteed not to crack in a freeze and can hold fruit, seed, jelly or mealworms.  However you choose to put your pole together or accessorize it, we&#8217;re sure that you will be pleased with the Erva Pole System.  Stop in the store and see one for yourself.</p>
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		<title>Critter Snack</title>
		<link>http://www.therockpile.com/2010/05/30/critter-snack/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 18:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don't judge a book by its cover.  I know the name "Critter Snack" may turn some bird lovers off, but there are some great reasons why you should offer this special feed to your backyard visitors.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/chipmunk4-crop.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1646" title="chipmunk4 crop" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/chipmunk4-crop-288x300.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="300" /></a>Don&#8217;t judge a book by its cover.  I know the name &#8220;Critter Snack&#8221; may turn some bird lovers off, but there are some great reasons why you should offer this special feed to your backyard visitors.</p>
<p>First, let me tell you about this feed.  Critter Snack contains shelled corn, black oil &amp; striped sunflower seeds, peanut splits and raw peanuts in the shell.  While this mix is designed for squirrel and other wild critters, birds have also been known to pick out their favorites from this feed.  It is available in 50, 25, 10 and 5 pound bags and works well in ground feeders or even just a little pile on your patio.</p>
<p>Now let me tell you why you should be offering this tasty wildlife treat.  Do you have squirrels and other critters getting into your bird feeders?  The reason could be that you&#8217;re not offering  feed to these backyard &#8220;pests.&#8221;  Feeding these critters separately will help to keep them away from your bird feeders, and by offering larger feed like peanuts and corn, they won&#8217;t be as quick to gobble up the seed.  One Rock Pile customer says &#8220;I was tired of them (squirrels) getting into my bird feeders.  I used to call squirrels &#8216;rats,&#8217; but after I offered them feed and saw how playful they are, I now enjoy having them in my backyard.  My daughter even teases me because now I call them &#8216;my babies.&#8217;  Who knew a bag of feed could do that?&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/critter_snack.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1647" title="critter_snack" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/critter_snack.png" alt="" width="240" height="179" /></a>Those of you who love feeding critters of all shapes and sizes already know how much fun it can be.  With a variety of munchies, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Deer and other four legged friends are sure to enjoy this snack.  Another customer says &#8220;I love using Critter Snack because my family enjoys watching both squirrels and birds.  The squirrels come by and snack on the peanuts and corn while the birds take care of the sunflower seeds.  And the best part of all is what we call &#8216;cat entertainment.&#8217;  Its so fun to see our cats at the window watching all the activity outside.&#8221;</p>
<p>Try a bag for yourself and see what everyone is talking about.</p>
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		<title>Join us for a Backyard Birdfeeding Seminar Tuesday, March 23rd</title>
		<link>http://www.therockpile.com/2010/03/20/birdfeeding-seminar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>therockpile</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join our birding experts Jamie Haas &#38; Brian See at the Avon Lake Public Library this Tuesday. Learn about different types of birds, what they eat, and how to attract them to your feeding stations. This is a great opportunity to ask all of those bird questions you have just been dying to know answers <a href='http://www.therockpile.com/2010/03/20/birdfeeding-seminar/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-631" title="Ruby-throated hummingbird" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Ruby-throated-hummingbird-218x300.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="240" />Join our birding experts Jamie Haas &amp; Brian See at the Avon Lake Public Library this Tuesday.  Learn about different types of birds, what they eat, and how to attract them to your feeding stations.  This is a great opportunity to ask all of those bird questions you have just been dying to know answers to .  The Avon Lake Garden Club will be there but this seminar is free and open to the public.  So bring your friends and neighbors and join us for an interesting and fun evening with other Bird Lovers like you.<br />
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em>When: Tuesday March 23 @ 7pm!</em></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em>Where: Avon Lake Public Library -32649 Electric Blvd.</em></h2>
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		<title>Something NEW for our birders!</title>
		<link>http://www.therockpile.com/2010/03/11/something-new-for-our-birders/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>therockpile</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been looking for a simple, no-hassle way to feed your birds that doesn&#8217;t leave you broke? Seed cylinders and bells don&#8217;t appeal to some people because they seem like they are more for decoration than functional use. Well, if you&#8217;ve always wondered if Bird Seed Cylinders could make your life easier, now&#8217;s the <a href='http://www.therockpile.com/2010/03/11/something-new-for-our-birders/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-616" title="Mr Bird Pecan Feast" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Mr-Bird-Pecan-Feast-145x300.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="300" />Have you been looking for a simple, no-hassle way to feed your birds that doesn&#8217;t leave you broke? Seed cylinders and bells don&#8217;t appeal to some people because they seem like they are more for decoration than functional use. Well, if you&#8217;ve always wondered if <strong>Bird Seed Cylinders</strong> could make your life easier, now&#8217;s the time to give them a try.</p>
<p>Started on a kitchen counter in 1996, <strong>Mr.Bird</strong> is now one of the largest seed block and bird seed gift manufacturers in the nation. So, if you&#8217;re in the market for a long lasting feeder that minimizes seed that falls to the ground, give <strong>Mr. Bird&#8217;s Seed Cylinders</strong> a try&#8230;you won&#8217;t be disappointed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Pecan Feast 18 oz. ~ $4.99</strong>; Pecan Feast 32 oz. ~ $7.49; <strong>Woodpecker Feast 32 oz. ~ $7.49</strong>; Super Sunflower Feast with Perch 14 oz. ~ $5.49; <strong>Wild Bird Feast 16 oz. ~ $4.59</strong>; Wild Bird Feast 28 oz. ~ $7..29</p>
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		<title>Featured Bird Item: The Birdie Bell with Nesting Material</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month, instead of featuring a feeder, we thought we would shake things up and feature another great birding product. But wait!  The Birdie Bell can be used as a feeder!  This product is a versatile and easy way to provide just the thing your birds need at the right time of year. First, this <a href='http://www.therockpile.com/2010/02/15/featured-bird-item-the-birdie-bell-with-nesting-material/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;"><strong>This month, instead of featuring a feeder, we thought we would shake things up and feature another great birding product.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Birdie-Bell.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-526" title="Birdie Bell" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Birdie-Bell-172x300.jpg" alt="" width="172" height="300" /></a>But wait!  The Birdie Bell can be used as a feeder!  This product is a versatile and easy way to provide just the thing your birds need at the right time of year.</p>
<p>First, this all weather holder can be used for those ever popular seed bells!  Just push the clip on the bottom of the holder to open it and place the bell inside. Seed Bells start at only $2.99!</p>
<p>Second, I know in February it is hard &#8220;think spring,&#8221; but bare with me.  Spring is nesting time for our feathered friends.  Your backyard birds will be busy selecting a nesting site, collecting nesting materials and building a nest.  Whether you have a bird house or not, nesting material is always in high demand for wild birds. But if you do have a nesting box then make sure you don&#8217;t neglect to put out nesting material.  Luckily, the Birdie Bell comes with nesting material&#8230; Bonus!</p>
<p>When nesting season is coming to an end and warmer months are bringing back all those fun summer birds, replace the bell&#8217;s contents with fruit!  Orange halves and apple slices and even grapes can be placed in the Birdie Bell.  Adding fruit feeders to your backyard can attract many fruit eating birds that may not otherwise come to feeders, like that famous orange bird, the Baltimore Oriole!</p>
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		<title>Featured Feed: Suet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is it? Suet is a high energy bird feed comprised of animal fat and other ingredients to attract insect eating birds.  This special feed is a quick source of heat and energy in the cold winter months.  But don&#8217;t be fooled&#8230; birds love suet all year-round.  Offering this tasty bird treat in a wire <a href='http://www.therockpile.com/2010/02/15/featured-feed-suet/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/suet-chickadees.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-518" title="suet chickadees" src="http://www.therockpile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/suet-chickadees.jpg" alt="" width="274" height="281" /></a>What is it? Suet is a high energy bird feed comprised of animal fat and other ingredients to attract insect eating birds.  This special feed is a quick source of heat and energy in the cold winter months.  But don&#8217;t be fooled&#8230; birds love suet all year-round.  Offering this tasty bird treat in a wire cage or suet log is a low maintenance bird feeding option.  You refill only once every week or so, you don&#8217;t need to scrub the feeder, and you can leave it in your yard year round.  Want to try suet without the feeder commitment?  Try our hanging suet &amp; feeder in one!  This Pine Tree Farms suet comes in a container with a net.  Simply remove suet from the tub and place inside the net. Hang outside at least 5 feet off the ground and watch the birds feast!</p>
<p>Presenting suet in your backyard will also attract a greater variety of birds for your enjoyment.  Some of the wild birds that enjoy suet include: Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Bluebirds, Mockingbirds, Warblers, Titmice, Nuthatches, Jays, Robins and Wrens.  Some of these birds won&#8217;t visit seed feeders, so this is a great way of attracting different birds to your back yard.  The birds that visit your suet feeder will also reward you in the spring and summer months by eating the insects in your garden.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Suet Special: Buy 12 and save $6.00!  Mix or Match!</strong></em></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Choose from Berry Treat, Nutty Treat or Seed Treat!</strong></p>
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