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Best Suet and Woodpecker Feeders (2026): Six Cage Feeders Compared
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The best suet and woodpecker feeders hold a cake securely, keep it dry, and give clinging birds a grip that suits them. If you want an all-metal double feeder with a weatherproof roof, the Kingsyard all-metal double feeder has two extra perches. If you want a steel double cage with a weather guard roof, the More Birds double feeder fits that description. And for an upside-down design, the Nature's Way CWF2 cedar feeder is the one the listing describes for birds that feed that way.
Below are the picks at a glance, a side-by-side table, one section per product, a guide to choosing a cage, and common questions.
Care note. Suet softens in warm weather, so check cakes often and replace them before they go soft. The SEWANTA listing advises changing the feed weekly or when it runs out, and soaking the feeder in warm water to clean it.
Our top picks for the best suet and woodpecker feeders
Three more products earn a named distinction in the picks section below:
- Best for large woodpeckers that brace on the tail: the Nature's Way CWF1 tail-prop feeder, because its listing describes a tail-prop shape for large woodpeckers such as the Northern Flicker and the Pileated.
- Best for a compact single-cake spot: the FORUP single suet feeder, because at about 6.1 by 2 by 5 inches it is the smallest single-cake feeder here.
- Best for two cakes under a metal roof: the SEWANTA double capacity feeder, because its listing says the roof diverts rain and snow from the cakes.
Kingsyard All Metal Double Suet Feeder
Best for:
- Weatherproof roof
- Two extra perches
More Birds Double Suet Cake Feeder
Best for: Best for a steel double cage with a weather guard
- Two separate cages
- Double-locking closure
Nature's Way CWF2 Cedar Suet Feeder
Best for: Best for birds that feed upside down
- Upside-down cage
- Cedar with stainless steel screws
- 3-year limited warranty
Nature's Way CWF1 Tail-Prop Suet Feeder
Best for: Best for large woodpeckers that brace on the tail
- Kerfs for grip
- Hanging cable
FORUP Single Suet Feeder
Best for: Best for a small yard where one cake is enough
- Holds one cake
- Powder-coated finish
- Open case
SEWANTA Double Capacity Suet Feeder
Best for: Best for two cakes under a roof
- Two cakes
- Steel with roof
Specs side by side
| Pick | Cakes held | Material | Size (listing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsyard All Metal Double | 2 standard cakes | Powder-coated metal | 5 x 5 x 8 in. |
| More Birds Double | 2 cakes | Powder-coated steel | 6.75 x 5 x 7 in. in bullets; 7.2 x 6.5 x 6.5 in. in details (see note 1) |
| Nature's Way CWF2 | 1 cake | Cedar, stainless steel screws | 8.5 x 8.5 x 4.13 in. |
| Nature's Way CWF1 | 1 cake | Cedar | 7.88 x 3 x 12 in. |
| SEWANTA Double Capacity | 2 cakes | Steel with plastic finish | 4 x 4 x 5 in. (see note 2) |
| FORUP Single | 1 standard cake | Alloy steel, powder coated | 6.1 x 1.97 x 5.1 in. |
Figures come from the listings checked in November 2026. Where a listing gives two sizes, we show both.
- The More Birds listing gives two sizes: 6.75 x 5 x 7 in. in the bullets and 7.2 x 6.5 x 6.5 in. in the details. The table shows both, so measure your mounting space before you buy.
- The SEWANTA details give 4 x 4 x 5 in., which looks small for two cakes. We show the listed size as given, so measure a cake before you buy.
1. Kingsyard All Metal Double Suet Feeder: weatherproof roof
The listing describes an all-metal body with a powder-coated finish that will not rust, and a removable roof that shelters the suet from sun, rain and snow. Two extra metal perches sit beside the cages, and the feeder holds up to two standard cakes.
What we like
- Two cakes in a compact feeder.
- A removable roof for refilling and cleaning.
Keep in mind
- The details list a 1.5 lb capacity, so check that your cakes fit.
- Suet softens in warm weather even under a roof, so check cakes often.
Real-world use case: A spot where two standard cakes need a roof overhead, since the listing describes a removable roof that shelters the suet from sun, rain and snow.
Who should buy it: Anyone who wants two cakes under a weather roof in a compact all-metal feeder.
Who should skip it: Anyone who needs a feeder for a single cake or who needs to hold more than two standard cakes.
Bottom line: A compact all-metal double with a removable roof and two extra perches.
Right for you if
- You want two cakes with a weather roof.
Maybe skip it if
- You need a feeder for a single cake only.
- You need to hold more than two standard cakes.
2. More Birds Double Suet Cake Feeder: steel double with weather guard
Each cake sits in its own cage, so one can be swapped while the other is in use. The grid spacing suits clinging birds like titmice and nuthatches, according to the listing, and the shingle-patterned roof keeps cakes dry.
What we like
- Two separate cages.
- A weather guard roof that the listing says keeps cakes dry.
Keep in mind
- The size is given two ways, so measure your mounting space first.
- The listing also mentions seed cakes and nesting material.
Real-world use case: A yard where you want two cakes in separate cages, so one can be swapped while the other is in use.
Who should buy it: Someone who wants a powder-coated steel double feeder with separate cages, a double-locking closure and a weather guard roof.
Who should skip it: Someone who needs a feeder for only one cake, or who cannot check the two listed sizes against their mounting space.
Bottom line: The steel double pick in this guide, with separate cages and a weather guard roof.
3. Nature's Way CWF2 Cedar Suet Feeder: upside-down design
Built for upside-down feeding. The listing says woodpeckers, titmice, chickadees and nuthatches feed comfortably this way, and that the design discourages blackbirds, grackles and starlings. It holds one cake behind a black lid, and the premium cedar is paired with stainless steel screws.
What we like
- A design the listing says suits upside-down feeders.
- Stainless steel hardware and a three-year limited warranty.
- A lid that the listing says reduces spills.
Keep in mind
- It holds one cake, so it needs more refills.
- The blackbird and grackle claim is the manufacturer's.
How it compares. The CWF1 is a tail-prop design in cedar for larger woodpeckers.
Real-world use case: A spot where you want an upside-down feeder that the listing says suits woodpeckers, titmice, chickadees and nuthatches.
Who should buy it: Someone who wants a cedar upside-down feeder with stainless steel screws and a three-year limited warranty.
Who should skip it: Someone who needs to hold more than one cake between refills.
Bottom line: The upside-down pick in this guide, built around the way the listing says these birds feed.
4. Nature's Way CWF1 Tail-Prop Suet Feeder: for large woodpeckers
A tail-prop design that the listing says suits large woodpeckers, such as the Northern Flicker and the Pileated. Thin grooves called kerfs sit below the cage for grip. It is cedar with rust-free screws and mesh, and holds one cake.
What we like
- A tail-prop shape for large woodpeckers, per the listing.
- Grooves below the cage for grip.
Keep in mind
- It holds one cake.
- It is tall and narrow (12 in. high, 3 in. wide), so check your hanging spot.
Real-world use case: A tree or post where, per the listing, large woodpeckers such as the Northern Flicker or the Pileated brace on the tail.
Who should buy it: Someone who wants a cedar feeder with a tail-prop design and a hanging cable, for the large woodpeckers the listing names.
Who should skip it: Someone with a short or wide hanging spot, or anyone who needs to hold more than one cake.
Bottom line: The tail-prop pick in this guide, for large woodpeckers that brace on the tail.
5. FORUP Single Suet Feeder: compact single cake
The smallest single-cake feeder here, about 6.1 by 2 by 5 inches. It holds one cake in an open case, which the listing says lets air reach the feed. The finish is powder-coated and the hook is included.
What we like
- A compact footprint for a narrow spot.
- An open case that the listing says lets air reach the feed.
Keep in mind
- Suet is not listed as included.
- One cake means more frequent refills.
How it compares. It is smaller than the CWF2 and has an open case instead of a lid.
Real-world use case: A narrow spot in a small yard, where one cake is enough and the hook is already included.
Who should buy it: Someone with a small yard who wants a compact single-cake feeder with a powder-coated finish.
Who should skip it: Someone who wants a roof or a lid over the cake, or who needs to hold more than one cake at a time.
Bottom line: The compact single-cake option in this lineup, with an open case.
6. SEWANTA Double Capacity Suet Feeder: steel with a roof
Two cakes under a metal roof, which the listing says protects the cake from melting in sunshine and diverts rain and snow. The door secures cakes in place, and the steel is described as rust resistant. The details give 4 by 4 by 5 inches, which looks small for two cakes, so measure a cake before you buy.
What we like
- Two cakes under a roof.
Keep in mind
- The size in the details looks small for two cakes.
- The listing names suet, seed cakes, oranges and nesting material, so choose what you plan to offer.
Real-world use case: A spot where two cakes need a metal roof overhead, as the listing describes, and where the cakes can be checked against the listed size first.
Who should buy it: Someone who wants two cakes under a metal roof and has confirmed that a cake fits the listed 4 by 4 by 5 inches.
Who should skip it: Anyone whose cake will not fit the listed 4 by 4 by 5 inches.
Bottom line: A steel double under a metal roof, worth measuring against a real cake before you buy.
What to look for in a suet and woodpecker feeder
Cake size and count
A standard suet cake decides the cage size. A single cake is simple but needs more attention. Two cakes last longer, and separate cages let you swap one without touching the other. Check the cage against a real cake, since listed sizes do not always match.
Clinging design and perches
Woodpeckers and nuthatches grip differently from songbirds. The grid cages and grooves on these feeders suit birds that cling. The Kingsyard double adds extra perches, and the CWF2 is built for upside-down feeding, according to its listing.
Roofs, weather and cleaning
A roof keeps suet from melting in sun and getting soaked in rain. The More Birds has a shingle-patterned guard and the SEWANTA a metal roof, while the FORUP is an open case. Clean the feeder with warm water and replace cakes before they soften. The listings here do not describe these cages as squirrel proof. If squirrels are the problem, the squirrel-proof feeders roundup compares designs built for that, and a bird feeder pole system adds distance.
Conclusion
Choose the Kingsyard all-metal double if you want two cakes under a removable roof, and the More Birds double if you want separate steel cages with a weather guard. The Nature's Way CWF2 suits upside-down feeding, the CWF1 tail-prop suits large woodpeckers that brace on the tail, and the FORUP is the compact single-cake option for a small yard. The SEWANTA double is the one to pick for two cakes under a steel roof, once you have measured a cake against its listed size.
Verified: November 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Do these feeders hold seed as well as suet?
Some listings say so. The More Birds mentions seed cakes and nesting material, and the Kingsyard double notes it can hold suet or seed cakes.
Is suet included with any feeder?
No. None of the listings here say suet is included, so buy cakes separately.
Which feeder suits large woodpeckers?
The Nature's Way CWF1 tail-prop feeder, which its listing describes for large woodpeckers.
Which feeder suits a single cake?
The FORUP and the Nature's Way CWF1 and CWF2 each hold one cake.
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This page is general information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor or physical therapist which product suits you.
