Johnston & Jeff Monkey Nuts in Shells 650g

Johnston & Jeff Monkey Nuts in Shells 650g — Whole Peanuts in Shell for Birds & Squirrels

Johnston & Jeff Monkey Nuts in Shells are whole peanuts complete with their shell — a natural treat for garden birds and squirrels. Birds are attracted by the challenge of cracking the outer shell to reach the energy-rich kernel inside, providing natural foraging enrichment. Can be hung in the garden or placed on a bird table. 650g.

Key Benefits

• Whole peanuts in shell — natural foraging enrichment
• High-energy treat for birds and squirrels
• Encourages natural shell-cracking behaviour
• Attracts jay, nuthatch, great spotted woodpecker and squirrel
• Can be hung in the garden or placed on a bird table
• 650g bag

How to Feed

Hang from a branch or bird feeding station, or place on a bird table. Jays will often cache monkey nuts for later — a natural caching behaviour. Suitable for squirrel feeders too.

Suitable for attracting

Jay, nuthatch, great spotted woodpecker, great tit, coal tit, squirrel and other wildlife.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do birds crack the shells themselves?
Yes — species such as jay, nuthatch and great spotted woodpecker are well adapted to cracking or wedging open peanut shells to access the kernel. This provides natural foraging enrichment and encourages birds to spend more time in the garden.

Can I feed these to squirrels?
Yes — monkey nuts are a natural food for grey squirrels and can be placed in a squirrel feeder or on a feeding platform. Squirrels will also cache nuts for later, which is a natural behaviour.

Are these safe for all garden birds?
Monkey nuts in shells are best suited to larger, stronger-beaked species such as jay, nuthatch and woodpecker. Smaller birds are unlikely to be able to crack the shells. Never offer shelled peanuts loose during the breeding season — always use a mesh feeder to prevent whole nuts being taken to nestlings.