At this time of year the birds may be having a difficult time finding food. My backyard is snow covered and I would just like to see some activity in the yard to brighten the day.
This is a perfect time to make a suet bird feeder. It will attract birds to the yard; add entertainment while watching their antics and will also provide a break in the day.
This was one my favorite things to make when I was a child. And it was always late January or February when we made the suet bird feeders.
How to make a suet bird feeder
First down beef fat (suet) to get liquid. Be very careful at his stage of the project.
Next allow the fat to cool down to a pasty state. You do not want to work with this when it’s too warm. It will cook the seeds. Mix in nuts, seeds or sunflowers. The bags of bird food works well for this project.
Form the mixture into a ball about four to five inches in diameter. Place the ball inside a mesh bag.
To make sure the seed ball has solidified I will place ball into the freezer.
When you feel the seed ball is firm its time to feed your birds. Hang your feeder from a nail on a post, a tree branch close to the trunk or in shrubbery. This placement will allow woodpeckers and other insect- and seed-eating birds to feed.
Make sure that the feeder is high enough that cats cannot torment the birds.
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