Product Reviews and Ratings - Birding Accessories - Suet Balls, Set of 10 from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 49 ratings)

Located in: Yard & Landscaping, Backyard Birding, Birding Accessories

High-energy treats for the birds, these shelf-stable, all-natural and bacteria-free suet balls are made from 40% beef kidney suet, 20% ground peanuts, and 40% corn meal. A specialized super-heating process makes these suet balls bacteria-free and able to withstand high temperatures, allowing these to be both used in the summer months and to be stored at room temperature for 6 months at room temperature or 2 to 3 years in the refrigerator.

Attract woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, wrens, and cardinals
High-energy food for birds, especially good in cold weather
Ten 4-ounce balls

More information for the Suet Balls, Set of 10

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 49 reviews)

88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(12), Attracts the right animals(26), Durable(14), Easy to clean(5), Easy to setup(4)

Cons:

Not squirrel proof(4)

Best Uses:

Fall(7), Spring(5), Winter(14), Year round(21)

Describe Yourself:

Budget shopper(15), Midrange shopper(21)

Bird Attraction

By Hot Rod 4

from Bel Air MD on 4/17/2011

Pros:

Easy To Setup

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

It is so easy to put the suet balls in the Suet Spirals. Attracts lots of birds, and I don't see the squirrels at the spirals.

Birds love them!

By Connie

from Sonoma County on 3/9/2011

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Durable

Cons:

Messy to unwrap

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

It's been a cold winter and the birds need the suet, they gobble it up!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

GREAT

By BEV THE FEEDER

from WILLSBORO NY on 2/4/2011

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Durable, Easy To Setup

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

THE BIRDS CHECK THEM OUT ONCE IN AWHILE
THE WOODPECKERS SURELY ARE SUET EATERS and never frequent the seed feeders because there are seeds in the suet

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The birds like them!

By NWillams

from Upstate NY on 1/24/2011

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

These are easy to use with the spiral holder and the birds took to them well.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Apparently Birds Are Repulsed

By WTPMarsh

from New Hampshire on 1/16/2011

Pros:

Easy To Setup

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

We loaded these suet balls into our suet ball feeder (also from Gardener's Supply) and there they sit, now three weeks later, untouched. The birds haven't gone near them . . . then again, neither have the squirrels. So far, this has been a complete waste of money and I'm disgusted that we got two packages.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Birds love these treats

By Bunny

from Petersburg, N.J. on 1/14/2011

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Setup

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

this product was easy to use and set up but most of all the birds love the suet and keep coming back for more

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The birds love suet balls

By Dave

from Fort Bragg, CA on 1/11/2011

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Attracts various birds, Easy to handle

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Stable in warm weather, Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

A bit expensive but the joy of having a new range of birds is worth it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great product & Birds love it!!

By Pat

from Chambersburg, PA on 1/10/2011

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up, Great Treat for Birds

Best Uses:

Fall, Winter

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I gave this product to my daughter along with the holder to hang in her trees. I had purchased this for my Mom several years ago and she said it was so easy to use and she loved to feed the birds in the winter. Any product I have purchased from you has been great.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Their favorite food - and easy access!

By Kate

from Norwalk, CT on 1/9/2011

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Durable, Easy access for the birds, Easy To Set Up, Squirrel Proof, Weather proof

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I purchased one of the holders for these suet balls quite a few years ago. While they are a little messy to use,they coat my hands with the suet which is better than hand cream!!!The only problem I ever run into is when you run out of them. I try to get enough to get me through from fall to fall. I haven't ever seen them anywhere else. The birds love them which makes me very happy as watching the many varieties of birds in my kitchen window is a treat.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Magnet for birds!

By Molinc

from Ferndale, WA on 1/3/2011

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals

Best Uses:

Winter

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

These balls are fabulous, I have so many more birds and wood peckers coming over all the time, they can't get enough of this!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I like them but the birds don't

By SweetP

from Boston MA on 11/15/2010

Pros:

Doesn't melt, Fits the suet feeder, Seems like a good idea

Cons:

A little crumbly, Birds avoid it

Best Uses:

Winter

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I placed the suet wreath out among the feeders and other suet holders

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Easy to use, will buy again!

By cstarch

from middletown, CT on 5/18/2010

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Cons:

Needs refridgeration

Best Uses:

Great for woodpeckers, Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I ordered these when i was out of the bricks and because i liked the looks of the wreath. Both turned out to be attractive and very easy to set up. They attracted woodpeckers and flickers and the squirrels do not care for them AT ALL, however, i just found out today the bluejays do like them.

update to first review from tillamook or

By birder in tillamook

from tillamook OR on 5/8/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Cons:

Not Squirrel Proof

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

When I initially put these out, the flickers just would not come. But when they finally DID find them, they disappeared pretty quick. Now I can't keep them in stock! Only problem I've had is the local raccoons like them, too. They've pulled down my feeder posts a couple of times, but they spring right back into shape...

The birds love them!

By Vivian

from Granville, Vermont on 5/1/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Attracts The Right Animals, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I use them in my suet ball dispenser that holds 5 at a time. At the end of winter and in the early spring the suet balls help keep the birds alive.
I use them all year round.

Cute and fun!

By Seismic Geo

from Virginia Beach, VA on 4/13/2010

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I purchased these for a first time use in my new suet wreath. The birds love them but I will be using fruit or suet from the hardware store from now on as these are expensive. These balls do not seem to be of any higher quality as the blocks that I purchase from a hardware store for my rectangular suet feeder. I would buy them all the time if the the price was a few dollars cheaper[...]

Bought these for the third time

By Mic

from Issaquah WA on 4/1/2010

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Cons:

Store so mice can't get

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Easy to put in tube feeder which keeps larger birds away and the roof keeps suet dry.

my flikcers don't seem to like this!

By bird feeder

from Tillamook OR on 3/30/2010

Pros:

Attractive

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I had suet cakes out all winter. I couldn't wait to get these suet balls in, they are neater and more attractive, so I opened them and put them out as soon as they came in. But my flickers stopped eating as soon as I changed. A cake would last about a day; three balls have lasted weeks. I've tried relocating, cleaning, etc. Just not getting the response. The little birds eat them, but the bigger flickers are good and mad at me.

I can't recommend them because the birds aren't eating them, but they ARE a lot neater to work with, store well, and they look really cool in the holders.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Suet balls

By Karghi

from Tulsa, OK on 3/23/2010

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

These suet balls fit wonderfully in both the spiral suet and fruit holders and the suet/fruit holder wreath! Took a few days for the birds to figure out the new spiral containers but once they did, it was really neat to watch the large birds sit on the top of the spiral holder and dig in from the top and the smaller birds hang on to the sides and bottom. Once they figured out the holders, these balls were consumed VERY quickly. I did notice it seemed to be easier for them when 3 balls were placed in the spiral holder instead of 2.

Seed Balls

By Hotrod

from Bel Air MD on 3/10/2010

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Fall, Winter

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

The birds visit often enjoying their treat!

Happy with my product!

By Nan Nan

from Ringgold, VA on 3/4/2010

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals

Best Uses:

In The Lawn, Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Used in the wreath that I purchased from you and the acorn wrought iron bird feeders. The birds love them!

Will definitely buy this again!

By kak

from Arnold,Mo. on 2/26/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Durable, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Winter

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Very easy to use - the birds can eat as soon as I put these out.

great product, will be ordering more

By Mollys Mom

from New Salem, Ma on 2/10/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Easy To Clean, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

The acorns that the suet balls go in are perfect for small area's or trees.

suet balls

By vixxen

from new hampshire on 1/14/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Attracts The Right Animals, Durable

Cons:

Not Squirrel Proof

Best Uses:

Fall, Spring, Winter

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

fits perfectly in spiral suet holders

High-energy treats for birds

By Birdlover

from Terre Haute, IN on 1/12/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

High-end Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

The energy balls are great. The birds love them; we have one bird who hangs upside down to get to the balls. Woodpeckers seem to particularly like them.

useful

By pynecone

from chicago il on 1/12/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Attracts The Right Animals

Cons:

Nutritional

Best Uses:

Winter

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

My mother loved it

Easy does it!

By n/a

from Manassas, VA on 1/6/2010

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Easy to use,and the woodpeckers (and other birds) love it!

Suet balls

By momof2

from Kansas on 1/5/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Durable

Best Uses:

Winter

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for an avid bird watcher and feeder. They are the right size for the feeder I also purchased and stayed together completely during the shipment process.

A refreshing change from the square suet

By Bon Bon

from New York on 1/2/2010

Pros:

Attractive

Cons:

Not Squirrel Proof

Best Uses:

Fall, Winter

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Had to buy the spiral suet ball holders, but if you are ingenious enough, you could come up with another way to hang them; like, putting string through the ball and hanging in a tree or from a shephards hook.

A MUST for the Birds Year-Round

By Connie B.

from The Berkshires on 11/30/2009

Pros:

Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

This is a simple way to make sure that the birds get what they need. I keep them in the automatic feeder year-round for a family of woodpeckers that live nearby. It's very rewarding to see the little ones learn to eat it.

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The birds love this!

By DeAnn

from Madison, WI on 6/2/2009

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

All year round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I gave this and the feeder to my husband as a Christmas gift several years ago. He and the birds love the suet balls! They attract a wide variety of birds. We use it all year round!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Birds won't touch them

By KL

from Arlington, VA on 5/20/2009

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I bought the wreath and the suet balls. They look very nice but nothing will touch the suet! No birds nor squirrels have shown ANY interest. Really strange. I wondered if the suet balls had gone rancid but they smell OK. My birds just don't like them.

My backyard birds love it!

By AmberKat

from Locust Grove, Va on 5/20/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

In The Lawn, Spring, Summer

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I use the suet balls with the wreath I ordered from Gardner's Supply. I was unsure if the birds would take to them, but they love it! I have attracted different species of birds and am enjoying watching them!

like self-watering, fantastic!

By The Gingerbread Lady

from Sussex County, NJ on 4/30/2009

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Winter

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Fill the feeder once, and forget it for days.

Tasty Treat

By Alfa Romeo

from Delafield, Wi. on 3/9/2009

Pros:

Easy To Set Up

Cons:

Not Squirrel Proof

Best Uses:

Year Round

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Usually, I use these after Christmas., by wrapping them in red mesh and hanging from my Christmas tree outdoors. The birds love them! Unfortunately, so do the squirrels, but that's always a problem.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Easy to use!

By JoJo

from Roseville, Ca. on 2/27/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Attracts The Right Animals, Durable, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Fall, Spring, Winter

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

These make it so easy to replace in the wreath. Never have to mess with spilling anything, and their easy to store.

All kinds of birds love these!!

By zoo gal

from golden, CO on 2/11/2009

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals

Best Uses:

Fall, Spring, Winter

Describe Yourself:

High-end Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I had concerns about the peanut factor/scare - called and got a response the following day stating that they are not made from the peanut paste but real peanuts - hence, they're safe. [...]

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Birds, woodpeckers, and more love these

By Sue

from Valparaiso, Indiana on 2/10/2009

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals

Cons:

None really

Best Uses:

Winter

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

The birds, woodpeckers, squirrels, and raccoons all love these. Unfortunately the furry critters stole the wreath that the suet balls go on and left it on the ice in the middle of the Tippecanoe River. Luckily, my husband's casting skills got it back. It was a new form of ice fishing!

Great Product

By MGM

from Bloomsburg, Pa on 1/28/2009

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Set Up, Squirrel Proof

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I have purchased and used this suet feeder and suet balls for years. The birds love it!!

Great Product

By Fatcatquilting

from Bloomington, Mn. on 1/15/2009

Pros:

Attracts The Right Animals, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

All year

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Birds love it

Easy to use

By Bird lover

from Canastota, NY on 1/13/2009

Best Uses:

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I bought the feeder that uses these suet balls for my elderly father a couple of years ago and he loves it. It is easy for him to fill and he can easily see when the feeder is empty. The suet balls don't make a mess or spoil and the birds seem to love them!

Suet Balls

By Lois Howard

from Washington, DC on 1/10/2009

Pros:

Easy To Set Up

Cons:

Birds have not touched

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Birds have not touched these suet balls even though they have devoured suet balls from another company (Duncraft). I will not order these suet balls again from Gardeners Supply. Very dissapointing indeed!

Appropriate

By Elaine

from TX on 12/31/2008

Cons:

Expensive

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I found these rather expensive but they look good in the bird wreath. Because they are made with peanuts, I sprinkled them with capsicum powder to keep off the squirrels. When they're gone I will just buy regular (cheaper) suet and cut in pieces.

Suet balls

By CP

from MA on 12/30/2008

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

The birds love it!

BIRDS LOVE IT AND KEEP COMING BACK !

By CHER BEAR

from SPRINGFIELD, MO on 12/29/2008

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

MY BIRDS KNOW WHERE TO COME FOR THEIR MEALS. I HAVE TO STAY CONSISTENT OR THEY WILL MOVE ON AND I REALLY LIKE THE CROWD I HAVE RIGHT NOW!

The birds are loving them.

By Mummm

from Valparaiso, Indiana on 12/23/2008

Pros:

Good Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

The bird wreath is out on our deck and we love watching the birds landing on it and eating the suet balls. It's fun as well as being good for the birds.

I haven't seen any birds on the suet

By Val

from Gainesville, Florida on 12/5/2008

Pros:

Durable

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

Looks nice on the window

BIRDS GONE WILD

By HarleyGal

from Michigan on 11/12/2008

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality, NO MESS NO FUSS, No Waste

Best Uses:

USED ALL YEAR LONG

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

If you like to watch wood peckers, nuthatches, chickadees and a variety of other birds - the suet balls and feeder are a great addition to your yard. I have been using the feeder and suet balls for a couple of years and it is pleasure to watch the birds flock in to feed. I never realized the size and numbers of wood peckers we have in our area until I put out this feeder.

These area great suet balls!

By Cherie

from Midland, Michigan on 10/31/2008

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

I bought the suet balls for use with the wreath sold by Gardener's.But they also work well in cylinder feeders.

Longest lasting suet product !

By Juanita, a friend to all animals

from Whidbey Island, Washington on 10/29/2008

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Suet Balls, Set of 10:

These are the very BEST suet products I have ever used. With the standard soft square types you see everywhere, it only takes a small flock of birds to empty the feeder with lots of waste on the ground. These are more solid and can feed my feathered friends for several days with no waste.
It's nice to have it self loading for those rainy or snowy days when you dont want to trudge down to the feeder.

Customer Reviews about the Suet Balls, Set of 10 at Gardener's Supply Company