Monkey Nuts – Peanuts In ShellsPeanuts in shells are highly popular with parrots, small animals and wild birds such as the Woodpecker and smaller songbirds. Monkey Nuts as they’re also known are frequently found in parrot mixes and can be fed on their own, or by hand as a treat or for training. A favourite of Squirrels and other small animals, peanuts in shells not only act as a high protein food but also a boredom breaker for caged pets.Do Wild Birds Eat Peanuts In Shells?Certain types of wild birds including the woodpecker and members of the tit family will happily eat peanuts in their shells. They are best offered tied together (threaded) with string on bird tables or trees. All Peanuts including Monkey Nuts (peanuts in shells) we retail are aflatoxin tested for safety.Why Are They Called Monkey Nuts?The name originally comes from a time when raw peanuts in shells were a popular food of choice to feed monkeys in zoos. Zookeepers coined the nickname and the name has stuck around ever since.
