Mr. Bird Flaming Hot Feast Spicy Bird Seed Cylinder, 4-Pack 1 lb 3 oz — Non-Melt, Squirrel-Resistant High-Protein Cakes

Mr. Bird Flaming Hot Feast is a spicy, high-protein seed cylinder designed to attract songbirds like cardinals and woodpeckers while discouraging squirrels from feeding.

This handcrafted cylinder combines sunflower hearts, mealworms, peanuts, golden safflower, suet nuggets and a touch of hot pepper oil into a compact, no-melt block that fits standard cylinder feeders or hangs on its own. Built to last through warm weather and heavy bird traffic, each 1 lb 3 oz cake reduces refills and keeps feed targeted to wild birds. The recipe comes from a family-run American maker with decades of backyard-feeding experience; handle with care because the capsaicin makes it irritating to human skin and eyes.

How does Flaming Hot Feast keep squirrels away while still feeding birds?

The formula uses capsaicin (hot pepper oil) which birds tolerate but many mammals find unpleasant. Combined with a dense suet-and-seed matrix, the cylinder stays where you place it and discourages squirrel nibbling without affecting bird behavior.

• Capsaicin-treated oil repels squirrels but is bird-friendly.
• High-protein additions like mealworms attract insect-loving species.
• Solid cylinder form resists easy theft and reduces mess.

Will this seed cake survive summer heat and rainy seasons?

Flaming Hot Feast is formulated not to melt or turn sloppy in warm weather, so it keeps its shape and won’t smear your feeder or ground below. That makes it a practical year-round option for regions with hot summers or variable conditions.

• Non-melting suet blend stays intact in high temperatures.
• Dense composition minimizes runoff in light rain.
• Long-lasting 1 lb 3 oz cylinders require fewer replacements.

Which birds will eat this cylinder and how should I mount it?

Birds that love high-energy seeds and suet—such as cardinals, woodpeckers, chickadees, and nuthatches—are especially drawn to this mix. Use a Mr. Bird EZFeeder, a cylinder-style feeder, or hang the cake from a hook in an open spot to offer easy perch access for songbirds.

• Attracts cardinals, woodpeckers, chickadees, and similar species.
• Compatible with cylinder feeders or hanging hardware like EZFeeder.
• Place away from heavy squirrel runways for best results.

Is this product safe to handle and suitable for year-round feeding?

The cylinder is intended for wild birds only and works across seasons, but it contains a strong irritant for humans. Always wash hands after handling, avoid touching eyes or face, and store out of children’s reach. For bird care, rotate offerings and keep feeders clean to reduce disease risk.

• Contains capsaicin—wash hands immediately after contact.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets; for bird use only.
• Works year-round; maintain feeder hygiene for bird health.

Who is this for: Flaming Hot Feast suits backyard birders who want to increase visits by seed-loving species while minimizing squirrel theft and feeder mess. If you prefer a ready-to-hang, long-lasting seed cake made by a U.S. family business and don’t mind handling a spicy product carefully, these 1 lb 3 oz cylinders give you a low-maintenance, bird-focused feeding solution. They also make a distinctive gift for friends who enjoy attracting cardinals, woodpeckers, and chickadees to their yard.

Ingredients

sunflower hearts, peanuts, golden safflower, mealworms