How do you make bird seed cakes without lard?

Steps

1. Measure the coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave until oil melts, about 30 sec. Add birdseed and mix well.
2. Place cookie cutters on a small parchment-lined baking tray. Fill with the birdseed mixture.
3. Refrigerate until ornaments harden. Carefully remove the cookie cutters.

How do I make bird food stick together?

But how do you get bird seed to stick together? All it takes is one simple step: simmer water and a little gelatin and you have a natural “glue” that will hold the ornaments in shape.

Can you use bacon fat for bird suet?

Lard is a safe alternative to rendered suet. In fact, a combination of lard and peanut butter makes a nice base for any bird-friendly recipe. But bacon drippings are not recommended because the chemical preservatives in commercial bacon become more concentrated when cooked.

How do you make a fat ball for wild birds?

Fat ball method Mix one part suet to two parts seed in a saucepan and gently heat, stirring until the fat melts. 2. Use an ice cream scoop, or mould with your hands, into balls. If you want them to hang from a tree thread some string through them.

How to make a bird seed cake recipe?

Birdseed cake ingredients ( This recipe makes 4 bird seed cakes) 1 ¾ cup white or wheat flour 2 3 cups bird seed mix 3 ½ cup dried cranberries 4 ½ cup raw peanuts 5 ½ cup water (brought to a boil) 6 ¼ ounce unflavored gelatin 7 3 Tbsp. light corn syrup

How to make wild bird food at home?

The recipe 1 ⅓ cup sunflower seeds. 2 ⅓ cup nyjer seeds. 3 ⅓ cup grated cheese. 4 ½ cup dried fruit, soaked overnight. 5 ½ cup unsalted peanuts. 6 1 cup lard or beef suet. 7 Hanging bird feeder (s) suitable for fat balls. More

How to make melt suet cakes for birds?

Pour the melted lard over the ingredients in the mixing bowl and stir to combine everything together. Press the mixture into individual molds (Recycled containers from store bought bird cakes work well). Put the molds into the refrigerator to harden a bit more.

When is the best time to make birdseed cakes?

Birds especially benefit from birdseed cakes during the winter months, when food sources are more limited. Making your own birdseed cakes is a cinch and can be done in your own kitchen with some simple ingredients and tools. You can even customize the mixture to attract specific species of birds.