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Anne's Alpaca-Wool Nesting Heart

✔ Real alpaca wool — no synthetics, no plastic, no dyes. Safe for chicks from day one.

 

✔ Zero lanolin — unlike sheep's wool, alpaca is accepted by birds immediately, no hesitation.

 

✔ Hand-filled undercoat only — the softest inner fibres, not coarse guard hair.

 

✔ Hand-bent 4mm iron wire frame — weatherproof, lasts for years outdoors.

 

✔ Refillable every season — one frame, many springs.

 

✔ Hanging chain included — branch, fence post, railing. No tools, no drilling.

 

✔ From the final shearing of the Merton herd — when it's gone, it's gone for good.

✔ Real alpaca wool — no synthetics, no plastic, no dyes. Safe for chicks from day one.

 

✔ Zero lanolin — unlike sheep's wool, alpaca is accepted by birds immediately, no hesitation.

 

✔ Hand-filled undercoat only — the softest inner fibres, not coarse guard hair.

 

✔ Hand-bent 4mm iron wire frame — weatherproof, lasts for years outdoors.

 

✔ Refillable every season — one frame, many springs.

 

✔ Hanging chain included — branch, fence post, railing. No tools, no drilling.

 

✔ From the final shearing of the Merton herd — when it's gone, it's gone for good.

In stock - Limited units available

📦 What you get with your order

- 1x Anne's alpaca-wool nesting heart — hand-filled, hand-bent iron wire frame

 

- Refill pack of virgin alpaca wool from the Merton herd's final shearing

 

- Hanging chain included — ready to hang immediately

 

- Size: approx. 20cm × 20cm

 

- Frame: 4mm iron wire mesh, heart-shaped, weatherproof

 

- Fill: natural, undyed alpaca undercoat wool — no synthetics, no lanolin

 

- Personal note from Anne included with every order

✈️ Shipping & Guarantee

Free shipping on all UK orders.

 

We ship via Royal Mail with full tracking. Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days. All shipments are insured.

You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.

 

Hang it up. Watch what happens. If you're not satisfied — for any reason — send it back within 90 days. No questions asked. Full refund.

4.7/5.0 | 7,763 Reviews

Anne's Alpaca-Wool Nesting Heart

✔ Real alpaca wool — no synthetics, no plastic, no dyes. Safe for chicks from day one.

 

✔ Zero lanolin — unlike sheep's wool, alpaca is accepted by birds immediately, no hesitation.

 

✔ Hand-filled undercoat only — the softest inner fibres, not coarse guard hair.

 

✔ Hand-bent 4mm iron wire frame — weatherproof, lasts for years outdoors.

 

✔ Refillable every season — one frame, many springs.

 

✔ Hanging chain included — branch, fence post, railing. No tools, no drilling.

 

✔ From the final shearing of the Merton herd — when it's gone, it's gone for good.

In stock - Limited units available

📦 What you get with your order

- 1x Anne's alpaca-wool nesting heart — hand-filled, hand-bent iron wire frame

 

- Refill pack of virgin alpaca wool from the Merton herd's final shearing

 

- Hanging chain included — ready to hang immediately

 

- Size: approx. 20cm × 20cm

 

- Frame: 4mm iron wire mesh, heart-shaped, weatherproof

 

- Fill: natural, undyed alpaca undercoat wool — no synthetics, no lanolin

 

- Personal note from Anne included with every order

✈️ Shipping & Guarantee

Free shipping on all UK orders.

 

We ship via Royal Mail with full tracking. Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days. All shipments are insured.

You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.

 

Hang it up. Watch what happens. If you're not satisfied — for any reason — send it back within 90 days. No questions asked. Full refund.

★★★★★

4.8 / 5.0 

(7,763 Reviews)

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the modern garden has everything — except what nesting birds actually need.

Feeding stations, birdhouses, suet balls — most gardens have them all. But something critical is missing: the soft, natural material that breeding birds use to line their nests. In modern, manicured gardens, it has almost completely disappeared.

 

Birds search anyway. And they take what they find: strips of plastic bags, synthetic string, nylon thread. Experts call it thread entanglement — synthetic fibres that don't give as a chick grows, that can wrap around a leg, a wing, or a neck. By the time the problem becomes visible, it's often too late.

 

Natural alpaca wool — lanolin-free, hollow-fibred, exceptionally fine — gives nesting birds exactly what they've always needed. And Anne Merton, a retired teacher from Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales, has been making it available to them for five years.

❤️ what anne's wool heart can do that no other garden product does

🐑 Real alpaca wool — Sheep's wool contains lanolin — a wool grease that birds instinctively avoid. Alpaca contains none. No hesitation, no acclimatisation. Breeding birds accept it from the first day it's hung.

 

✋ Hand-picked undercoat — Anne fills only the soft undercoat — the fine fibres that lie directly against the alpacas' skin. The coarse outer guard hair is excluded entirely. The result: exceptionally fine, supple fibres that birds weave directly into nests.

 

🌡️ Hollow fibres — Alpaca fibres are hollow at their core. They insulate better than cotton or synthetics of the same weight. In the first days of a chick's life, nest temperature can determine survival.

 

🔩 Hand-bent 4mm iron frame — William bends each frame individually from 4mm iron wire. No casting, no stamping. The heart shape gives birds multiple gripping angles to pull wool free from different directions — something a straight basket doesn't offer. Weatherproof and built to last years outdoors.


♻️ Refillable every season — When the birds have emptied the heart, tuck fresh wool back into the frame. The iron frame develops a patina and lasts indefinitely. It will still be hanging next year, and the year after. The refill pack of virgin wool from the last shearing is included.

⏳this summer is the end. after this, there will be no more nesting hearts.

Anne and William are moving. A smaller house, closer to family in Leeds — the grandchildren are coming, and at some point, you just can't wait any longer. The property in Hawes, the cherry tree, the terrace with the wooden chair — everything is left behind.

 

The alpacas are going to the neighbour's farm. William's workshop is being packed up. This stock was made from their herd's final shearing. When it's gone, there won't be more. Not next season. Not in a year. This batch is the very last.

  • Anne's care tip:

"Hang it somewhere birds already pass — on a branch, a fence post, or a railing near a hedge or shrub. Height doesn't matter much. What matters is that it's visible from a nesting bird's usual flight path. The first time I hung one, a bird was on it within an hour. They know immediately what it is."

the modern garden has everything — except what nesting birds actually need.

Feeding stations, birdhouses, suet balls — most gardens have them all. But something critical is missing: the soft, natural material that breeding birds use to line their nests. In modern, manicured gardens, it has almost completely disappeared.

 

Birds search anyway. And they take what they find: strips of plastic bags, synthetic string, nylon thread. Experts call it thread entanglement — synthetic fibres that don't give as a chick grows, that can wrap around a leg, a wing, or a neck. By the time the problem becomes visible, it's often too late.

 

Natural alpaca wool — lanolin-free, hollow-fibred, exceptionally fine — gives nesting birds exactly what they've always needed. And Anne Merton, a retired teacher from Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales, has been making it available to them for five years.

❤️ what anne's wool heart can do that no other garden product does

🐑 Real alpaca wool — Sheep's wool contains lanolin — a wool grease that birds instinctively avoid. Alpaca contains none. No hesitation, no acclimatisation. Breeding birds accept it from the first day it's hung.

 

✋ Hand-picked undercoat — Anne fills only the soft undercoat — the fine fibres that lie directly against the alpacas' skin. The coarse outer guard hair is excluded entirely. The result: exceptionally fine, supple fibres that birds weave directly into nests.

 

🌡️ Hollow fibres — Alpaca fibres are hollow at their core. They insulate better than cotton or synthetics of the same weight. In the first days of a chick's life, nest temperature can determine survival.

 

🔩 Hand-bent 4mm iron frame — William bends each frame individually from 4mm iron wire. No casting, no stamping. The heart shape gives birds multiple gripping angles to pull wool free from different directions — something a straight basket doesn't offer. Weatherproof and built to last years outdoors.


♻️ Refillable every season — When the birds have emptied the heart, tuck fresh wool back into the frame. The iron frame develops a patina and lasts indefinitely. It will still be hanging next year, and the year after. The refill pack of virgin wool from the last shearing is included.

⏳this summer is the end. after this, there will be no more nesting hearts.

Anne and William are moving. A smaller house, closer to family in Leeds — the grandchildren are coming, and at some point, you just can't wait any longer. The property in Hawes, the cherry tree, the terrace with the wooden chair — everything is left behind.

 

The alpacas are going to the neighbour's farm. William's workshop is being packed up. This stock was made from their herd's final shearing. When it's gone, there won't be more. Not next season. Not in a year. This batch is the very last.

  • Anne's care tip:

"Hang it somewhere birds already pass — on a branch, a fence post, or a railing near a hedge or shrub. Height doesn't matter much. What matters is that it's visible from a nesting bird's usual flight path. The first time I hung one, a bird was on it within an hour. They know immediately what it is."

the modern garden has everything — except what nesting birds actually need.

Feeding stations, birdhouses, suet balls — most gardens have them all. But something critical is missing: the soft, natural material that breeding birds use to line their nests. In modern, manicured gardens, it has almost completely disappeared.

 

Birds search anyway. And they take what they find: strips of plastic bags, synthetic string, nylon thread. Experts call it thread entanglement — synthetic fibres that don't give as a chick grows, that can wrap around a leg, a wing, or a neck. By the time the problem becomes visible, it's often too late.

 

Natural alpaca wool — lanolin-free, hollow-fibred, exceptionally fine — gives nesting birds exactly what they've always needed. And Anne Merton, a retired teacher from Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales, has been making it available to them for five years.

❤️ what anne's wool heart can do that no other garden product does

🐑 Real alpaca wool — Sheep's wool contains lanolin — a wool grease that birds instinctively avoid. Alpaca contains none. No hesitation, no acclimatisation. Breeding birds accept it from the first day it's hung.

 

✋ Hand-picked undercoat — Anne fills only the soft undercoat — the fine fibres that lie directly against the alpacas' skin. The coarse outer guard hair is excluded entirely. The result: exceptionally fine, supple fibres that birds weave directly into nests.

 

🌡️ Hollow fibres — Alpaca fibres are hollow at their core. They insulate better than cotton or synthetics of the same weight. In the first days of a chick's life, nest temperature can determine survival.

 

🔩 Hand-bent 4mm iron frame — William bends each frame individually from 4mm iron wire. No casting, no stamping. The heart shape gives birds multiple gripping angles to pull wool free from different directions — something a straight basket doesn't offer. Weatherproof and built to last years outdoors.


♻️ Refillable every season — When the birds have emptied the heart, tuck fresh wool back into the frame. The iron frame develops a patina and lasts indefinitely. It will still be hanging next year, and the year after. The refill pack of virgin wool from the last shearing is included.

⏳this summer is the end. after this, there will be no more nesting hearts.

Anne and William are moving. A smaller house, closer to family in Leeds — the grandchildren are coming, and at some point, you just can't wait any longer. The property in Hawes, the cherry tree, the terrace with the wooden chair — everything is left behind.

 

The alpacas are going to the neighbour's farm. William's workshop is being packed up. This stock was made from their herd's final shearing. When it's gone, there won't be more. Not next season. Not in a year. This batch is the very last.

  • Anne's care tip:

"Hang it somewhere birds already pass — on a branch, a fence post, or a railing near a hedge or shrub. Height doesn't matter much. What matters is that it's visible from a nesting bird's usual flight path. The first time I hung one, a bird was on it within an hour. They know immediately what it is."

What Our Customers Are Saying

Jodie C.

I hung it up on Saturday, and the first blue tit arrived on Monday. I could hardly believe it. I've had suet balls and nesting boxes here for years—but no bird has ever reacted as quickly as it did to the woolly heart.

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Amanda L.

I gave my sister two for her birthday because she's a passionate birdwatcher. Three days later she called me and said a wren was already pecking at them. A gift couldn't have been better received.

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Scott R.

You can immediately tell it's handmade. The frame is sturdy, the wool is incredibly soft—no comparison to what you usually find. And the story behind it makes it even more special.

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Alfie B.

For years I felt I was doing enough for the birds. Feeding station, nesting box, everything. Since learning about the nesting material problem, I realize what was missing. The heart-shaped nesting box has been hanging for three weeks now—and it's being used extensively.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Jodie C.

I hung it up on Saturday, and the first blue tit arrived on Monday. I could hardly believe it. I've had suet balls and nesting boxes here for years—but no bird has ever reacted as quickly as it did to the woolly heart.

Title

Nesting Heart

Buy Now

Amanda L.

I gave my sister two for her birthday because she's a passionate birdwatcher. Three days later she called me and said a wren was already pecking at them. A gift couldn't have been better received.

Title

Nesting Heart

Buy Now

Scott R.

You can immediately tell it's handmade. The frame is sturdy, the wool is incredibly soft—no comparison to what you usually find. And the story behind it makes it even more special.

Title

Nesting Heart

Buy Now

Alfie B.

For years I felt I was doing enough for the birds. Feeding station, nesting box, everything. Since learning about the nesting material problem, I realize what was missing. The heart-shaped nesting box has been hanging for three weeks now—and it's being used extensively.

Title

Nesting Heart

Buy Now

What Our Customers 
Are Saying

Jodie C.

I hung it up on Saturday, and the first blue tit arrived on Monday. I could hardly believe it. I've had suet balls and nesting boxes here for years—but no bird has ever reacted as quickly as it did to the woolly heart.

Title

Nesting Heart

Buy Now

Amanda L.

I gave my sister two for her birthday because she's a passionate birdwatcher. Three days later she called me and said a wren was already pecking at them. A gift couldn't have been better received.

Title

Nesting Heart

Buy Now

Scott R.

You can immediately tell it's handmade. The frame is sturdy, the wool is incredibly soft—no comparison to what you usually find. And the story behind it makes it even more special.

Title

Nesting Heart

Buy Now

Alfie B.

For years I felt I was doing enough for the birds. Feeding station, nesting box, everything. Since learning about the nesting material problem, I realize what was missing. The heart-shaped nesting box has been hanging for three weeks now—and it's being used extensively.

Title

Nesting Heart

Buy Now

Have a Question?

We Can Help!

Got a question about your order or the product? We're here with all the answers to your queries.

Got a question? Here's how to reach us.

We respond to every single email — as fast as we possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to talk craft, we're here.

You can reach us:

  • Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Email: support@craftingfolks.com

Where should I hang it?

Wrens, blue tits, great tits, long-tailed tits, chaffinches and robins are the most frequent visitors in UK gardens. All of these use soft fibres to line their nests. In five years of Anne hanging hearts in her Yorkshire garden, she's seen wrens, great tits and blue tits use the wool most consistently.

How do I refill it?

Simply tuck fresh alpaca wool into the wire mesh by hand. The refill pack of virgin wool from the Merton herd's final shearing is included with your order. When that's used, any natural, undyed alpaca wool works as a refill. The iron frame lasts indefinitely — it will develop a natural patina outdoors.

Is it safe for birds and chicks?

Yes. The wool is natural, undyed, and free of synthetic treatments. Alpaca wool contains no lanolin — the wool grease found in sheep's wool that birds instinctively avoid. The hollow fibres are fine enough for birds to weave and safe enough for chicks to lie in from day one. No chemicals, no plastic, no risk of thread entanglement.

Do I need to bring it inside over winter?

"Please don't. The larvae inside need the natural cold of a British winter to develop properly and hatch at the right time in spring. If you bring it into a warm garage, they emerge too early — when there's nothing yet in bloom. The cedar body and copper roof are fully weatherproof. Leave it outside, year-round. That's what it's built for."

Can I return my order if I don't like it?

Of course. We stand behind everything on CraftingFolks 100%. If you're not happy, neither are we. Just shoot us an email within 30 days and we'll make it right — no hassle, no headaches.

When can I expect my order?

FAST! We ship all orders within 24-48 hours of receiving them! On average our product is delivered within 7-10 business days in the United Kingdom. International shipping times will vary depending on country/customs etc.

30-Day Results or Refund Guarantee

Hang the nesting heart in your garden. Watch what happens. If you're not convinced — by the quality, the materials, the craftsmanship — send it back within 30 days. No questions asked. Full refund.

have a question?

we can help!

Got a question about your order or the product? We're here with all the answers to your queries.

Got a question? Here's how to reach us.

We respond to every single email — as fast as we possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to talk craft, we're here.

You can reach us:

  • Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Email: support@craftingfolks.com

Where should I hang it?

Wrens, blue tits, great tits, long-tailed tits, chaffinches and robins are the most frequent visitors in UK gardens. All of these use soft fibres to line their nests. In five years of Anne hanging hearts in her Yorkshire garden, she's seen wrens, great tits and blue tits use the wool most consistently.

How do I refill it?

Simply tuck fresh alpaca wool into the wire mesh by hand. The refill pack of virgin wool from the Merton herd's final shearing is included with your order. When that's used, any natural, undyed alpaca wool works as a refill. The iron frame lasts indefinitely — it will develop a natural patina outdoors.

Is it safe for birds and chicks?

Yes. The wool is natural, undyed, and free of synthetic treatments. Alpaca wool contains no lanolin — the wool grease found in sheep's wool that birds instinctively avoid. The hollow fibres are fine enough for birds to weave and safe enough for chicks to lie in from day one. No chemicals, no plastic, no risk of thread entanglement.

Do I need to bring it inside over winter?

"Please don't. The larvae inside need the natural cold of a British winter to develop properly and hatch at the right time in spring. If you bring it into a warm garage, they emerge too early — when there's nothing yet in bloom. The cedar body and copper roof are fully weatherproof. Leave it outside, year-round. That's what it's built for."

Can I return my order if I don't like it?

Of course. We stand behind everything on CraftingFolks 100%. If you're not happy, neither are we. Just shoot us an email within 30 days and we'll make it right — no hassle, no headaches.

When can I expect my order?

FAST! We ship all orders within 24-48 hours of receiving them! On average our product is delivered within 5-7 business days in the United Kingdom. International shipping times will vary depending on country/customs etc.

30-Day Results or Refund Guarantee

If you're not convinced by the quality, the materials, the craftsmanship send it back within 30 days. No questions asked. Full refund.

Have a Question?

We Can Help!

Got a question about your order or the product? We're here with all the answers to your queries.

Got a question? Here's how to reach us.

We respond to every single email — as fast as we possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to talk craft, we're here.

You can reach us:

  • Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Email: support@craftingfolks.com

Where should I hang it?

Wrens, blue tits, great tits, long-tailed tits, chaffinches and robins are the most frequent visitors in UK gardens. All of these use soft fibres to line their nests. In five years of Anne hanging hearts in her Yorkshire garden, she's seen wrens, great tits and blue tits use the wool most consistently.

How do I refill it?

Simply tuck fresh alpaca wool into the wire mesh by hand. The refill pack of virgin wool from the Merton herd's final shearing is included with your order. When that's used, any natural, undyed alpaca wool works as a refill. The iron frame lasts indefinitely — it will develop a natural patina outdoors.

Is it safe for birds and chicks?

Yes. The wool is natural, undyed, and free of synthetic treatments. Alpaca wool contains no lanolin — the wool grease found in sheep's wool that birds instinctively avoid. The hollow fibres are fine enough for birds to weave and safe enough for chicks to lie in from day one. No chemicals, no plastic, no risk of thread entanglement.

Do I need to bring it inside over winter?

"Please don't. The larvae inside need the natural cold of a British winter to develop properly and hatch at the right time in spring. If you bring it into a warm garage, they emerge too early — when there's nothing yet in bloom. The cedar body and copper roof are fully weatherproof. Leave it outside, year-round. That's what it's built for."

Can I return my order if I don't like it?

Of course. We stand behind everything on CraftingFolks 100%. If you're not happy, neither are we. Just shoot us an email within 30 days and we'll make it right — no hassle, no headaches.

When can I expect my order?

FAST! We ship all orders within 24-48 hours of receiving them! On average our product is delivered within 5-7 business days in the United Kingdom. International shipping times will vary depending on country/customs etc.

30-Day Results or Refund Guarantee

Hang the nesting heart in your garden. Watch what happens. If you're not convinced — by the quality, the materials, the craftsmanship — send it back within 30 days. No questions asked. Full refund.

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welcome to craftingfolk!

craftingfolk is home to independent makers and artists who pour their heart into every piece — discover goods worth owning, from people worth supporting.

Company

refund policy

privacy policy

Terms Of Service

track your order

sUPPORT

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copyright © 2026 craftingfolk. all rights reserved.

welcome to craftingfolk!

craftingfolk is home to independent makers and artists who pour their heart into every piece — discover goods worth owning, from people worth supporting.

Company

refund policy

privacy policy

Terms Of Service

track your order

sUPPORT

contact us
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copyright © 2026 craftingfolk. all rights reserved.