Comments on: DIY Wild Bird Suet Feeder

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:06:03 +0000

Please elaborate on how it could be hung upside down. I’m not sure I get it.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:19:52 +0000

In reply to sharon Laverentz.

Hello Sharon,

Thank you for sharing “Native Bird care of Sisters, Oregon”. They had great information on suet for birds.

Thank you!

By: sharon Laverentz

sharon Laverentz — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:08:13 +0000

Check out “Native Bird care of Sisters, Oregon”. I am not associated with this organization in any way, but they do provide excellent advice for feeding birds safely.

By: sharon Laverentz

sharon Laverentz — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:05:31 +0000

Be very careful never to use any fat that is soft. Soft fat sources are likely to get on birds feathers and cannot be removed. This will eventually kill them since it makes their feathers less water proof. Do not ever put any fat source on trees on pinecones since the birds can get it on their feet. If your suet cakes compress when you press on them, they are too soft and should not be used. Clearly you love birds if you are feeding them, so please consider their health and safety. Do some research before you decide on which suet cake to use.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:46:41 +0000

hi, can you use the same recipe to apply to birdhouses? we have several small wood birdhouses we’d like to decorate with seed. Would you recommend using lard to have the seeds stick to the bird house?

By: Stephanie Rose

Stephanie Rose — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:31:36 +0000

In reply to Misty. Brilliant!

By: Misty

Misty — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:30:34 +0000

I use coconut oil to make my suet, you can get a 60oz container at ocean state job lot for $7. So far the birds (and squirrels ♡) are loving it!

By: Audrey Comer

Audrey Comer — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:22:50 +0000

In reply to Maggie. WalMart has plastic containers of "Armour Star" lard, 4 lbs. and larger, needing no refrigeration and wonderful for mixing bird feeders. Audrey Comer

By: Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:40:20 +0000

Where can you source suet?

By: Lolly

Lolly — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 02:32:19 +0000

Can you use bacon fat for making the suet for birds