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Fat balls
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I've been "told off" by one bird lover for leaving the fat balls in the green net when I put them in the holder, because apparently bird's feet can get caught. Now someone else has said that I shouldn't bother taking them out of the nets and what a waste of time that is. Your opinions please?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I sell thousands of them in the course of a week. Over the past week or two I have been inundated by people wanting holders for them so they can take them out of the nets, as apparently someone on Coronation Street mentioned they could get their feet caught. I have been selling to the same customers for many years, and whilst I do believe it is possible for them to get their feet caught, I would have thought by now someone would have mentioned it to me.
We also sell peanuts in nets, which in theory would do the same. I would say if you are worried buy a holder which takes about six at a time, and take the nets off. I am certainly doing ok selling them!
We also sell peanuts in nets, which in theory would do the same. I would say if you are worried buy a holder which takes about six at a time, and take the nets off. I am certainly doing ok selling them!
Hi horselady, only just spotted your post.
It does seem as though we are getting conflicting advice but it does say to remove netted bags on the RSPB and all other birdy sites. Not sure whether I've Cand Pasted this correctly, but it should show what can and does happen if not removed.
http://blog.gardenersworld.com/2008/02/14/pg-g arden-birds-fat-balls-14022008/
It does seem as though we are getting conflicting advice but it does say to remove netted bags on the RSPB and all other birdy sites. Not sure whether I've Cand Pasted this correctly, but it should show what can and does happen if not removed.
http://blog.gardenersworld.com/2008/02/14/pg-g arden-birds-fat-balls-14022008/