Easy Suet for the Birds

When I saw the Instructables "For The Birds Speed Challenge" I knew I wanted to make something that the wild birds in my yard could eat. I had done an Instructable not too long ago that I made bird seed heart ornaments to hang on the trees so I had to think of something else. I thought of suet. This is an easy recipe that contains some tasty ingredients you already have on hand! I know the birds in my yard will love eating them! Here is how you can quickly make suet for the birds in your yard.

Step 1: What You Need:

medium mixing bowl

spatula

small microwaveable bowl

silicone molds - I used donut shapes and sunflower cupcake shapes

Step 2: Ingredients Needed

1 cup quick cooking oats

1 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

1/2 cup shortening

Step 3: The Dry Ingredients

Combine the oats, cornmeal, flour, and sugar in a medium sized mixing bowl.

Step 4: Microwave the Shortening

Melt the shortening in a microwave safe bowl on high (100%) power. This will take 30 to 45 seconds.

Step 5: Add to the Bowl

Add the peanut butter and the melted shortening to the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Step 6: Stir Well

Stir to combine everything together.

Step 7: Press Into Molds

Press the mixture into individual molds. Put the molds into the refrigerator to harden for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 8: Remove From Molds

The suet cakes easily come out of the silicone molds.

Step 9: Pretty Sunflowers!

I think the sunflower shapes are very pretty!

Step 10: Tie Ribbon

If there is a hole in your suet like these donut shaped ones, you can tie them with ribbon to hang on your trees.

Step 11: Hanging the Suet

I tied this one in a red maple tree.

Step 12: Another View

Here are 2 that are hanging in another tree.

Step 13: Suet in a Bird Feeder

You can put the suet cakes into a bird feeder. Our birds love treats so I'm sure they will love eating my suet.

I hope you try making these. They were fun to make and you can enjoy watching your wild birds eating them!!