Animal-Grade Wildlife Feed
Wakefield Raw Shelled Wildlife Peanuts, 10 lb
Stock your backyard feeding station with 10 pounds of raw, unsalted, shelled peanut pieces from Wakefield Peanut Company. These animal-grade peanuts are made for feeding squirrels, chipmunks, larger birds, and other suitable woodland wildlife—not for human consumption.
Important: This is animal-grade wildlife feed. It is not graded, packaged, or sold for human consumption. Do not roast, boil, cook, or eat these peanuts.
Product at a Glance
10 lb
Bulk Bag
Shelled
Whole Kernels & Pieces
Raw
No Salt or Flavoring
Wildlife
Animal Feeding Only
Convenient Shelled Feed for Backyard Visitors
The shells have already been removed, so the peanuts are easy to portion into compatible peanut, hopper, platform, or tray feeders. Shelled kernels also leave less shell debris around the feeding area than in-shell peanuts.
Wakefield wildlife food consists of split or small raw peanuts. Expect a practical mix of kernels and pieces rather than uniformly sized, human-grade snack peanuts.
Product Highlights
- 10-pound supply: A useful quantity for regular feeder refills and backyard wildlife feeding.
- Shelled for convenience: No outer shells to remove before adding the peanuts to a suitable feeder.
- Raw and unsalted: Contains no added salt, seasoning, candy coating, or flavoring.
- Wildlife-focused grade: Split and small peanuts are selected for animal feeding rather than human snacking.
- Flexible feeder use: Suitable for compatible peanut, hopper, platform, and tray feeders when offered responsibly.
- Natural variation: Kernel size, shape, and color may vary from bag to bag.
Who May Visit Your Feeder?
Peanut-Loving Birds
Shelled peanuts may attract jays, chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, woodpeckers, crows, and other species that visit peanut feeders.
Squirrels
Offer a modest amount in a dedicated squirrel feeder or clean feeding station away from bird feeders if you want to reduce competition.
Chipmunks
The shelled pieces are easy to place in a clean area used by backyard chipmunks. Remove uneaten feed before it becomes damp or spoiled.
Other Wildlife
Wakefield also identifies this feed for turkeys, deer, and other woodland creatures. Follow local regulations and species-appropriate guidance before feeding wildlife.
Natural Color and Size Variation
Raw peanut kernels are an agricultural product, so natural variation in color, size, skin coverage, and the proportion of whole kernels to pieces is expected. These visual differences do not change the product's intended use as wildlife feed.
Always inspect the peanuts before use. Do not offer any feed that is wet, moldy, rancid-smelling, spoiled, or contaminated.
Responsible Feeding Guide
- Choose the right feeder. Use a clean peanut, hopper, platform, or tray feeder appropriate for the animals you intend to attract.
- Start with a small amount. Put out only what visitors are likely to consume before the feed becomes wet or stale.
- Keep feed dry. Shelled peanuts can spoil more quickly when exposed to rain or humidity.
- Clean routinely. Remove old food and debris, wash the feeder regularly, rinse it thoroughly, and let it dry completely before refilling.
- Watch for illness. If sick animals appear, pause feeding and follow current guidance from a local wildlife authority.
- Treat it as supplemental feed. Peanuts should not replace an animal's complete natural or professionally directed diet.
Storage and Handling
Keep the bag in a cool, dry, animal-proof location. After opening, transfer the peanuts to a tightly closed container that protects them from moisture, insects, rodents, and other contamination. Refrigeration is best for longer storage.
Allergen notice: Contains peanuts. Wash hands after handling and keep the product, storage container, feeders, and residue away from anyone with a peanut allergy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these peanuts shelled?
Yes. This wildlife feed contains raw shelled peanuts in a natural mix of split kernels, small whole kernels, and pieces.
Are they salted or flavored?
No. The peanuts are raw and contain no added salt, seasoning, candy coating, or flavoring.
Can people eat these peanuts after cooking?
No. Wakefield states that this wildlife food is not graded for human consumption. It should not be cooked, prepared, or eaten as human food.
Why do the peanuts look different from a previous bag?
Natural differences in crop variety and sorting can affect kernel color, size, skin coverage, and the ratio of whole kernels to pieces.
How should I store the 10-pound bag?
Store the peanuts in a cool, dry, animal-proof container. Refrigeration is preferred, and any wet, moldy, spoiled, or contaminated product should be discarded.