{"product_id":"jcs-wildlife-no-melt-hot-pepper-premium-suet-cake","title":"JCS Wildlife No Melt Hot Pepper Premium Suet Cake - 6 or 12 Packs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your backyard birds happy while helping discourage hungry squirrels with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJCS Wildlife No Melt Hot Pepper Premium Suet Cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e! Made with a rich blend of beef fat, roasted peanuts, ground corn, ground oats, and hot pepper oil, these premium wild bird suet cakes provide concentrated fats and calories to fuel your feathered visitors while helping make your feeder less appealing to squirrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe secret is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehot pepper oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which contains capsaicin, the compound responsible for the spicy sensation mammals experience. Birds cannot taste the heat from capsaicin but mammals can, allowing birds to enjoy pepper-treated foods without experiencing the burning sensation. This makes hot pepper suet a popular option for backyard bird enthusiasts looking to reduce squirrel visits without giving up the enjoyment of feeding woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, and other suet-loving birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing JCS Wildlife's signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno-melt formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these suet cakes are designed to hold their shape better in warmer temperatures than traditional suet, helping reduce messy melting during summer feeding. Each package includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix ot twelve individually wrapped cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each weighing 11.75 ounces and measuring 5 inches by 5 inches. Whether you're dealing with persistent squirrels or simply looking for an energy-rich bird food option, JCS Wildlife No Melt Hot Pepper Suet Cakes make a convenient addition to your backyard feeding station.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Deter Squirrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Contains hot pepper oil to make the suet less appealing to squirrels and some other mammals while remaining suitable for wild birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with Five Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Features beef fat, roasted peanuts, ground corn, ground oats, and hot pepper oil for a straightforward, energy-rich blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Energy Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Beef fat and roasted peanuts provide concentrated calories to help support the energy needs of active backyard birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo-Melt Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Specially formulated to maintain its shape better than traditional suet cakes in warmer weather, helping reduce messy melting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts Suet-Loving Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: May appeal to woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, titmice, wrens, and other backyard birds that enjoy suet-based foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Year-Round Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A convenient option for offering energy-rich food during winter, spring nesting activity, summer, and fall migration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Individually Wrapped Cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Convenient packaging helps protect unused cakes during storage and makes it easy to feed one cake at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Use in Suet Feeders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Each 5\" × 5\" cake is designed for compatible suet cake feeders and hanging suet 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Cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual Cake Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 11.75 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCake Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5\" × 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Individually Wrapped Cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormula Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: No Melt \/ Hot Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Beef Fat, Roasted Peanuts, Ground Corn, Ground Oats, Hot Pepper Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquirrel Deterrent Ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Hot Pepper Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeder Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Compatible Suet Cake Feeders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Year-Round Backyard Wild Bird Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, and Other Suet-Feeding Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does JCS Wildlife No Melt Hot Pepper Suet help deter squirrels?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese suet cakes contain hot pepper oil, which includes capsaicin, the compound responsible for the burning sensation mammals experience when eating spicy foods. Birds are not sensitive to capsaicin, making hot pepper suet a useful option for discouraging squirrels while continuing to feed backyard birds. Results can vary, and particularly persistent squirrels may still investigate the feeder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs hot pepper suet safe for wild birds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds cannot taste capsaicin and mammals can, so hot pepper is commonly used in bird foods intended to discourage squirrels. JCS Wildlife Hot Pepper Suet Cakes use food-grade hot pepper oil. Always use products formulated specifically for wild birds and follow the manufacturer's feeding instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat kinds of birds eat Hot Pepper No Melt Suet Cakes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches, and titmice are among the backyard birds that may enjoy these suet cakes. Wrens and other suet-feeding species may also visit depending on your location, habitat, and season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I feed JCS Wildlife Hot Pepper Suet Cakes during the summer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! The no-melt formula is designed to maintain its shape better during warmer weather than traditional suet. For best results, place your feeder in a shaded location when possible and replace any food that becomes spoiled or contaminated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill hot pepper suet completely prevent squirrels from visiting my feeder?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot pepper oil can help discourage squirrels from eating the suet, but it is not a guaranteed squirrel-proof solution. For additional protection, consider combining hot pepper suet with a properly positioned squirrel-resistant feeder or baffle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JCS Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":68214787178777,"sku":"687398012831-6","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":68214787211545,"sku":"687398012831-12","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/2522\/3449\/files\/HotPepperTexture.png?v=1793911462","url":"https:\/\/www.jcswildlife.com\/products\/jcs-wildlife-no-melt-hot-pepper-premium-suet-cake","provider":"JCS Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}