Winter Craft: How to Make Bird Suet

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🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Coconut oil provides a similar fat content for birds.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often less expensive and allergen-friendly.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a cost-effective dried fruit option.

Welcome to the video and introduction to making bird suet.

Mention the cold weather conditions and the importance of feeding birds in winter.

Explain that bird suet is a great protein source for birds and that most ingredients are likely already at home.

State that the mixture can be made thicker to form balls or cakes and can be frozen for later use.

Add 1 cup of flour to the mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of corn starch to the mixing bowl.

Add 2 cups of oatmeal to the mixing bowl.

Add 3 boxes of raisins to the mixture, explaining that they are optional but provide a sweet treat.

Melt 1 cup of lard and 1 cup of peanut butter in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until fully melted.

Pour the melted lard and peanut butter into the dry mixture.

Start with adding 2 cups of bird seed to the mixture and mix well.

Check the consistency and decide to add more bird seed if necessary.

Add a third cup of bird seed to the mixture and mix again.

Add an additional half cup of bird seed to achieve the desired consistency similar to Rice Krispie treats.

Line a cookie sheet with wax paper, placing the waxy side up.

Press the mixture into the lined cookie sheet, ensuring it's packed down well.

Let the mixture sit outside for about 30 minutes to harden.

After it hardens, lift it out using the wax paper and cut it into squares using a chef knife.

Mention that the squares can be wrapped and stored in the freezer until ready to use.

Encourage viewers to subscribe and share their own suet recipes in the comments.

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