JOK 2 vs NEST 8: Picking a Small Pet Nest and Shelter
By Ferplast U.K. | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Comparisons
Compare the JOK 2 and NEST 8 to decide whether your small pet needs a multi-seed feeder-shelter or a simple outdoor hanging nest.
Quick answer
Choose the JOK 2 if you want a flexible feeder that can double as a shelter when the transparent elements are left off. Choose the NEST 8 if you need a straightforward outdoor hanging nest with an internal laying space and a sloping roof.
The core trade-off: multi-seed feeder versus dedicated nest
The JOK 2 is built around feeding first. Its special dividers let you fill it with one, two, or three different types of seeds or peanuts depending on the model, so it suits keepers who want to offer variety in one station. Remove the transparent elements and it can also work as a bird shelter, which makes it a dual-purpose option rather than a pure hideout.
The NEST 8 is built around nesting. It has an internal space where birds can lay eggs, a small opening on the top, and a sloping roof. That design is aimed at outdoor use with a metal hook for hanging from a tree, so it is a simpler, single-job shelter rather than a feeding station.
Where each one fits in a small pet setup
If your routine already includes offering mixed seeds or peanuts and you want one item that can serve as both a food station and a shelter, the JOK 2 covers more ground. The trade-off is that its shelter use depends on leaving the transparent elements unmounted, so it is not a dedicated nesting box out of the box.
If you mainly want to provide a place for birds to lay eggs and shelter outdoors, the NEST 8 is the more direct choice. Its hanging hook and sloping roof suit garden trees, but it does not offer the multi-seed divider system, so you would still need a separate feeder if you want to offer different seed types.
Materials and outdoor durability
Both products are part of Ferplast's nests and shelters range, and the supplied catalog notes that all products in the range are made of the same material family, though the exact material is not stated in the available facts. If material composition matters for your climate or cleaning routine, check the product page before buying rather than assuming a plastic or wooden build.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Feeding flexibility vs nesting focus: The JOK 2 offers divider-based feeding with one to three seed or peanut types, while the NEST 8 focuses on an internal egg-laying space. Pick the JOK 2 if feeding variety is your priority; pick the NEST 8 if nesting is the main goal.
- Dual-purpose setup vs ready-to-hang shelter: The JOK 2 only becomes a shelter when the transparent elements are left unmounted, so you must decide on its role at setup. The NEST 8 arrives with a metal hook and sloping roof for immediate outdoor hanging. If you want a shelter you can hang without changing parts, the NEST 8 is the simpler route.
- Outdoor placement and mounting: The NEST 8 is explicitly described for outdoor use with a tree hook. The JOK 2's mounting method is not specified in the supplied facts, so confirm how you will secure it before relying on it as an outdoor shelter.
Product facts at a glance
- JOK 2: JOK 2 can be used as a silo feeder with one, two, or three seed or peanut types via special dividers, and can become a shelter if the transparent elements are not mounted. This dual use lets you switch between feeding and shelter without buying a second item, but shelter mode requires leaving parts off.
JOK 2 - NEST 8: NEST 8 has an internal space for egg laying, a small top opening, a sloping roof, and a metal hook for hanging outdoors. These features make it a ready-to-hang outdoor nest, though it lacks the JOK 2's multi-seed feeding function.
NEST 8
Which one should you choose?
Best for
- Keepers who want one item that can feed wild birds with mixed seeds or peanuts and also serve as a shelter when the transparent elements are left off
- Small pet owners who already vary seed types and want a single flexible feeding station
Not for
- Anyone who needs a dedicated nesting box with an internal laying space and a ready-to-hang outdoor design
- Keepers who want a shelter that works straight out of the box without removing parts
