Do Suet Feeders Attract Rats?

Birds are not the only backyard visitors that will enjoy suet – raccoons, rats, bears, chipmunks and other wildlife may also try the treat.

Do suet feeders attract rodents?

Squirrels, mice, and rats can invade feeders; and they're particularly fond of foraging on the ground for spilled seed and hulls. ... Look for hulled seeds, including sunflower hearts, shelled peanuts, and hulled millet. You can also try suet, nectar, thistle, or cracked corn.

Are rats attracted to suet?

Suet, hummingbird food and Niger seed — a seed that rats and squirrels can't process — are clean foods for almost any situation. ... If you choose hot pepper suet, he says, “birds will happily eat, but it is too spicy for mammals, so it won't attract rats.”