Natural Alpaca Nesting Material for British Garden Birds
Treat your feathered friends to a cosy home with our 100% natural alpaca bird nesting fleece! Sheared from our own alpacas, this soft, thermal material provides the perfect insulation for nests, helping birds and their babies stay warm and protected.
When Do Birds Nest in the UK?
The main bird nesting season in the UK runs from March to September, with peak activity between March and July. However, different species have their own schedules:
- January & February: Early nesters like crossbills, long-tailed tits, ravens, herons, and owls begin building or repairing nests
- March: Common garden birds such as robins and blackbirds start building in earnest
- April & May: Summer migrants including swallows, swifts, and house martins arrive and begin nesting
- All Year Round: Woodpigeons and collared doves can nest throughout the year, especially in urban areas
Put out your alpaca fleece from late winter onwards to give birds plenty of time to discover and collect this premium nesting material before they start building.
Why Birds Love Alpaca Fleece
- Naturally thermal: Provides excellent insulation to keep eggs and chicks warm
- Soft and gentle: Won't harm delicate beaks or baby birds
- Water-resistant: Alpaca fibre naturally repels moisture
- 100% natural: No synthetic materials or chemicals
- Sustainable: Zero-carbon footprint with no waste
How to Use
Simply fill your fat ball feeder or suet cage with the fleece and hang in your garden. Watch as birds discover it and fly away with beaks full to line their nests! You can also scatter small amounts on the ground or drape over branches.
What's included: 100g unwashed fleece from the neck and legs of our alpacas. All packs are a mix of white and ginger-tan colours.
Help British birds thrive naturally while supporting sustainable farming. For more details on alpaca fleece and its uses, see our blog on Surprising Uses for Alpaca Fleece,