Cole’s HM05 Hot Meats Bird Seed, 5-Pound
$21.50
Price: $21.50
(as of Oct 13, 2025 23:57:54 UTC – Details)
Are you tired of seeing everything BUT birds sitting at your feeder? Do you wish you could create a special oasis for your feathered friends to enjoy without inviting the whole neighborhood to chow down on the good stuff you’re serving? Nutritious sunflower meats infused with fiery hot habanero chilies, Hot MeatsTM are a great no waste, no mess feed. Chock full of vitamins A and D as well as carotene, chili peppers are an excellent natural source of nutrition for birds. It is a 100% all natural and chemical free way to get more bird visits than ever before. Cole’s line of HOT products are guaranteed to make your feeders an exclusive Birds-Only cafe. Ingredients: Whole-kernel Sunflower Meats, Food-grade Liquid Habanero Chili Peppers, Safflower Oil
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 4.5 x 14.5 x 36 inches; 5 Pounds
Item model number : HM05
Date First Available : November 23, 2010
Manufacturer : Cole’s Wild Bird Products
ASIN : B0034DITBM
Best Sellers Rank: #8,033 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #74 in Bird Food
Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,114 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Get more bird visits than ever before!
The hottest formula of food grade chili concentrate mixed with whole kernel sunflower meats.
100% All natural and chemical free ingredients
Works well in all feeder types including Cole’s Terrific TubeTM, Mighty MeshTM, and Bountiful BowlTM.
Attracts all sunflower-loving birds. Bluebirds and cardinals are especially fond of the hot Cajun flavor.
Customers say
Customers find the bird seed effective at keeping squirrels away and appreciate its quality, noting it’s comparable to local store products. The seed attracts various birds, with one customer mentioning it draws a wide array of beautiful ones. The taste receives mixed reactions – while some find it very tasty, others say the birds cannot taste the hot pepper flavoring. Customers disagree on whether it’s worth the price.
Amazon Customer –
Squirrels hate this, problem solved!
Birds love this, squirrels hate it. No longer have to chase them from the feeder!
Jeanne –
Works
Really stops the squirrels
Armand Hendee –
Mad Squirrels
5lb bags are easier to manage
Stephen –
Bird Watching
I absolutely love feeding the birdsâthey add so much color and life to our outdoor space. This bird feed has been fantastic! It attracts some of the most beautiful birds, and the best part is that the squirrels stay far away thanks to the spicy blendâthey want nothing to do with it. The quality of the seeds is great too; they arrived whole, not crushed, so you really get the full use of the bag. Itâs been a win all around!
CF –
It’s not “one size fits all”.
I purchased Cole’s HM05 Hot Meats Bird Seed because of its high ratings and hoping to discourage squirrels and a few rats in the area. I enjoy a lovely group of Ring Neck Doves, Mourning Doves and wonderful Blue Jays in my yard. First day, I placed a scoop of Cole’s with their usual feed in tray #1. Eventually, I noticed some agitation there. In their second tray #2 was strictly normal feed. No problems there. Next day, in tray #2, all was well, no agitation, no Cole’s. In tray #1, I began to notice even worse agitation than the day before. I’ve read my share of “birds not having a sensitivity to capcasin, etc.” I know my birds and something is bothering them badly in the tray containing Cole’s. At any rate, my short experience has taught me that lesson. No more of this nasty formula. I felt terrible to have caused them a moment of stress. Never again will I purchase this or anything like it! I have no trouble telling everyone who will listen, this product isn’t for all!
Karen W –
Mwah Ha Ha!
I have a birdfeeder with a camera and every 3-4 nights, a raccoon would show up and eat most or all of the seeds. I bought the Hot Meats to deter him. First he doesn’t like it, then gets mad and shovels all the seeds out. But that’s ok because I haven’t seen him since. Then a mouse discovered the seeds. Can you tell the moment he tastes the peppers? He jumped completely off the deck! I laugh every time I watch it. I still get the same number of birds, maybe more because there’s no shell. Now if only it deterred Crows!
TammyJ68 –
Deter squirrels- NOT
Cardinals, Finches and doves really like it. But so do all the squirrels. At least thereâs no weeds growing beneath it and no trashy shells, which is why I continue to buy it. Also because of the hot stuff added to deter squirrels if it gets wet it becomes a solid block.
PMH. –
Awesome purchase
Can feed the birds without squirrels eating their food. Birds love it and squirrels don’t touch it