Product Description
Squirrel-Deterrent Suet Cake for Birds Only
Keep squirrels away while feeding your favorite birds with C&S Hot Pepper Suet No Melt! This 11.75 oz suet cake is infused with hot peppers that deter squirrels and other mammals, but birds can't taste the heat and love it just as much as regular suet. Perfect for year-round feeding with advanced no-melt technology, this innovative formula lets you feed birds without feeding the neighborhood squirrel population. Enjoy watching woodpeckers, nuthatches, and chickadees without constant squirrel interference.
Birds Love It, Squirrels Hate It:
C&S Hot Pepper Suet takes advantage of a simple fact of nature—birds lack the receptors to taste capsaicin (the compound that makes peppers hot), while mammals like squirrels find it intensely unpleasant. This means your backyard birds enjoy the same high-energy suet nutrition they need, while squirrels quickly learn to avoid your feeders. It's a humane, effective solution that doesn't harm squirrels but encourages them to dine elsewhere.
Key Benefits:
- 11.75 oz Size: Generous portion fits most suet feeders
- Hot Pepper Formula: Deters squirrels, raccoons, and other mammals
- Birds Can't Taste Heat: Full nutritional value for feathered visitors
- No-Melt Technology: Stays solid even in hot summer weather
- High-Energy Formula: Rendered beef fat for maximum calories
- Year-Round Use: Effective in all seasons and temperatures
- Reduces Waste: Less food stolen by squirrels
- C&S Quality: Trusted brand for over 75 years, Made in USA
Birds That Love Hot Pepper Suet:
Primary Visitors:
- Woodpeckers (Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied, Pileated)
- Nuthatches (White-breasted, Red-breasted)
- Chickadees (Black-capped, Carolina, Mountain)
- Tufted Titmice
- Brown Creepers
Regular Visitors:
- Wrens (Carolina, House)
- Bluebirds
- Warblers (during migration)
- Cardinals
- Jays (they may initially hesitate but often adapt)
Perfect For:
- Areas with persistent squirrel problems
- Feeding stations plagued by squirrel damage
- Year-round bird feeding without mammal interference
- Hot climates where no-melt formula is essential
- Reducing feed costs from squirrel consumption
- Protecting feeders from squirrel destruction
- Ethical wildlife management
How Hot Pepper Protection Works:
Capsaicin, the active compound in hot peppers, triggers pain receptors in mammals but has no effect on birds. When a squirrel takes a bite of hot pepper suet, they experience an unpleasant burning sensation and quickly learn to avoid it. Birds, however, completely lack these receptors and enjoy the suet without any discomfort. It's nature's perfect bird feeder defense system—effective, humane, and safe for all animals.
No-Melt Technology:
This suet features advanced no-melt technology that keeps it solid even in temperatures above 90°F. Traditional suet can melt, drip, and create a mess in warm weather, but C&S No-Melt formula maintains its shape and consistency year-round. This means reliable feeding in summer heat, less waste from melting, cleaner feeding areas, and continuous protection from squirrels regardless of season.
Seasonal Benefits:
Spring/Summer: No-melt formula works perfectly in heat, supports breeding birds and growing chicks, deters squirrels during peak activity season
Fall: Fuels bird migration without feeding squirrels, helps birds build fat reserves, maintains solid form as temperatures fluctuate
Winter: Provides critical high-energy food, squirrels still deterred even when desperate, stays firm in freezing temperatures
How to Use:
- Remove hot pepper suet cake from wrapper
- Place in standard suet cage feeder
- Hang 5-6 feet off ground near trees or shrubs
- Watch as birds enjoy while squirrels avoid
- Replace when significantly consumed (typically lasts longer due to less squirrel theft)
What to Expect:
First Days: Squirrels may try the suet out of curiosity or habit
After First Taste: Most squirrels avoid the feeder immediately after experiencing the heat
Within a Week: Squirrels learn to leave the feeder alone
Birds: Continue feeding normally without any reaction to peppers
Long-Term: Significant reduction in squirrel problems at your feeding station
Safety for All Wildlife:
Hot pepper suet is completely safe for both birds and squirrels. It doesn't harm squirrels—it simply discourages them through an unpleasant but temporary sensation. Birds are unaffected and receive full nutritional benefits. This humane approach protects your bird food budget without injuring or poisoning any wildlife.
Cost Savings:
Squirrels can consume enormous amounts of expensive bird food. A single squirrel can eat up to a pound of food per week. By deterring squirrels with hot pepper suet, you'll save money on bird food, reduce feeder refill frequency, and ensure the food you buy actually feeds the birds you want to attract.
Complete Squirrel Management:
For best results, combine Hot Pepper Suet with:
- Squirrel baffles on feeder poles
- Strategic feeder placement away from jumping points
- Hot pepper seed blends in other feeders
- Dedicated squirrel feeding station away from bird feeders (optional)
Storage:
Store unused cakes in a cool, dry place. Keep in original wrapper until ready to use. Wash hands after handling due to pepper content. Use within 12 months for optimal quality and effectiveness.
Why C&S Quality Matters:
For over 75 years, C&S Products has innovated bird feeding solutions. Their Hot Pepper Suet represents thoughtful problem-solving that benefits bird enthusiasts while remaining safe and humane for all wildlife. The combination of effective hot pepper deterrent and reliable no-melt technology makes this a year-round solution.
Feed birds, not squirrels, with C&S Hot Pepper Suet No Melt!
INGREDIENTS
Rendered Beef Fat, Corn, Oats, Capsaicin (Hot Pepper Extract), Soy Oil
Exact ingredient formulation may vary
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (min) .......... 6.0%
Crude Fat (min) .................. 30.0%
Crude Fiber (max) .............. 12.0%
Moisture (max) ................... 12.0%
FEEDING INFORMATION
Feeder Type: Suet cage, suet log, or platform with holder
Placement Height: 5-6 feet above ground
Location: Near trees/shrubs for bird comfort
Duration: Often lasts longer due to reduced squirrel consumption
Season: Year-round with no-melt formula