NO MELT SUET CAKES FOR BIRDS

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We're big bird watchers at my house. I have year round birdseed feeders in both the front and back of my house and am constantly filling them up.

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And then in the winter I add suet cakes to the feeding areas to give the birds a little extra boost of energy.

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Homemade suet is easy to make, can save you money if you make them in bulk and allows you to create the variety of suet you want (peanut, berry, etc).

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– Birdseed – Dried Fruit – Peanuts – Oats

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Put the birdseed, dried fruit, peanuts and oats in a mixing bowl. Stir.

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Pour lard over the birdseed mixture

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Spoon the wet birdseed mixture into your mold

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Get the full DIY directions here.

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NO MELT SUET CAKES FOR BIRDS

We're big bird watchers at my house. I have year round birdseed feeders in both the front and back of my house and am constantly filling them up.

And then in the winter I add suet cakes to the feeding areas to give the birds a little extra boost of energy.

Homemade suet is easy to make, can save you money if you make them in bulk and allows you to create the variety of suet you want (peanut, berry, etc).

– Birdseed – Dried Fruit – Peanuts – Oats

INGREDIENTS:

– Melted Lard – Mixing Bowl – Spoon – Molds

Put the birdseed, dried fruit, peanuts and oats in a mixing bowl. Stir.

Pour lard over the birdseed mixture

Spoon the wet birdseed mixture into your mold

Get the full DIY directions here.

For more DIY tips visit

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