can these be boiled and eaten by humans?

It says right in the description, "Must be boiled or roasted before human consumption. Safe for human consumption". I'm not sure where these other people that answered got their information from but they're incorrect. I got these mainly to make Cajun boiled peanuts for myself, some will go to the blue jays and squirrels in their feeder as well.

Are these roasted? Squirrels will suffer organ failure from eating peanuts if the nuts are not roasted..

I’m a licensed squirrel rehabber. They are safe for “wild squirrels” to enjoy. I buy them for my “wilds”, but I also top off all of my peanut feeders (found on Amazon) with in the shell “Pecans, & in the shell “Walnuts”. I also purchase those items (from Amazon) You can pick up a 5 lb bag of Pecans for 25.99 and 5 1/2 lb bag of Walnuts for 29.99. Plus these Peanuts. You can also feed them veggies, Butternut Squash, spaghetti squash, carrots, leafy greens, limit the fruit (high in sugar) then in the fall don’t toss out your pumpkin’s that you carved (put them in your backyard) squirrels love them. They love “Black Oil Sunflower Seeds” (never salted Sunflower Seeds) *your yard will look like mine in early fall with Sunflower’s popping up* Just don’t offer salted or roasted nuts. These have ingredients that can be harmful to them and their bodies and systems cannot process. Any nuts offered to squirrels should be in their natural state.

Are these peanuts considered 'green"? I'm looking for raw peanuts that are dry but not 'roasted' with no moisture feel to them.

These are not green peanuts. They are raw uncooked peanuts. They will need to be roasted or baked for human consumption.

What is the difference in these peanuts and the raw peanuts you can purchase in a grocery store

I am no peanut expert, but I don't think there is a difference. The ones I buy are raw peanuts for feeding the squirrels. For me, the only difference is that I buy them in 25lb bags, have them delivered to my door, and I think it is cheaper than buying them in small quantities in a grocery store.

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🌿 Feed Nature’s VIPs with Wakefield’s Premium Peanuts — Because Your Backyard Deserves the Best!

WILDLIFE MAGNET - Hand-picked Virginia peanuts that attract squirrels, blue jays, cardinals, and over a dozen other bird species for endless nature watching.
TRUSTED SINCE 1965 - Wakefield’s legacy of excellence guarantees top-tier quality and customer satisfaction for your wildlife feeding needs.
HUMAN GRADE QUALITY - USDA-inspected, safe for human consumption—roast or boil for a wholesome snack that supports local farmers.
YEAR ROUND WILDLIFE FUEL - Premium raw, unsalted peanuts packed with energy to keep your backyard ecosystem thriving through every season.
BULK VALUE SUSTAINABILITY - Generous 25-pound bag ensures you never run out while supporting sustainable Virginia peanut crops.

Wakefield Premium Virginia Peanuts offer a 25-pound bulk supply of raw, unsalted, high-protein peanuts in-shell, specially selected to attract a wide variety of wild birds and animals year-round. USDA-inspected and human-grade, these peanuts support local Virginia farmers and provide essential nutrients to wildlife, making them the go-to choice for professional wildlife enthusiasts and backyard naturalists alike.

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ASIN	B07815BS4N
ASIN	B07815BS4N
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Best Sellers Rank	#5,685 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #9 in Squirrel Supplies
Brand Name	WAKEFIELD PEANUT COMPANY A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1965
Color	Brown
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,164)
Flavor	Unflavored
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Raw
Item Package Weight	27 Pounds
Item Type Name	Virginia Peanuts Bulk Inshell Animal Peanuts for Squirrels, Birds, Dee
Item Weight	25 Pounds
Item model number	WAKEFIELD-25
Manufacturer	WAKEFIELD PEANUT COMPANY A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1965
Manufacturer	WAKEFIELD PEANUT COMPANY A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1965
Model Number	WAKEFIELD-25
Number of Items	1
Part Number	WAKEFIELD-25
Product Dimensions	16 x 5 x 30 inches; 25 Pounds
Size	25 Pound (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Raw
UPC	785475483168
UPC	785475483168
Unit Count	400.0 Ounce
Units	400.0 Ounce

Reviews

D**.

Good Quality Peanuts!

I want to give an update to this review. While I'm not sure where the spiders/gnats came from, once we aired the bag outside for a few hours, I did decide to put into a different container so I could store in the back room. The peanuts are of very good quality and I don't see any more pests. So I am going to upgrade my rating, just to be fair, to 5 stars. Squirrels and birds are happy. Peanuts arrived in a late evening delivery so left the box in the entry. In the morning, my husband noted there were 2 ugly black spiders under the edges of the box that our cats were going crazy trying to get. So we hauled the box outside and when we opened it, tons of gnats flew out. Don't store in your home. While the peanuts came in a mesh bag and appear to be fine, (dry not damp, no smell and the squirrels surely didn't mind them), I'm still not a fan of dealing with the additional wildlife. I usually store these type of items in my back room, but this will not be one of them. For this I can only give 3 stars. Just be aware.

26.02.2026

M**.

High quality great price

Best deal for animal feed peanuts that I've found! Local wildlife goes crazy for these things. High quality product and I love knowing we're supporting Virginia farmers.

30.12.2025

A**R

Feeding Critters Good Stuff Make Me Happy!

Big supply - very good quality. Blue jays and squirrels love. Raccoons and possums too. Kathleen

16.02.2026

D**H

For a happy yard.

I have bought this item several times, to augment the food for numerous backyard animals, especially the squirrels who now eat out of my hand. This is a good size: 25 lbs. in a burlap bag. It covers us for about a month. Feeding backyard animals is one of the delights of our little home, and Wakefield Premium Peanuts have never disappointed, with a full weight of fresh dry nuts. And judging from their popularity, the squirrels agree.

6.01.2026

G**Y

Shipping is on time!!!

Quality peanuts at a reasonable price...

28.02.2026

D**L

Squirrels are happy! 🐿️

My squirrels really like the peanuts, waiting for my next shipment to arrive today. Squirrels are up by the fence wondering where the nuts are. I had to throw out some extra birdseed just to let them know the order is titled delivery today 🐿️👍😊🥳

11.03.2026

J**S

Fresh

Arrived 5 days early so that I could get them out for birds & squirrels the morning of our first freeze in yrs. Decent quality unlike the black with mold 25 lb bags I have been getting from Publix, and had to return, for the past 3 months. $20 more than Publix but at least I could use them.

1.02.2026

R**K

Great value.

These peanuts are always a great value and appreciated by the squirrels at my 87 yo father's senior living community.

26.01.2026

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Wakefield Premium Virginia Peanuts In-Shell for Squirrels, Blue Jays & Wildlife - 25 LB Bulk Bag - Hand-Picked, Raw, Unsalted, High Protein Wild Bird & Animal Feed

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