Easy Bird Feeders (For the Birds) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are nice for the kids to make and then hang out and watch for the birds. Ingredients:
1 lb chopped suet |
1 cup wild bird seed |
1 cup black oiled sunflower seeds |
3 oranges (cut in half(pulp removed) |
string |
Directions:
1. Melt the suet in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in both seed an let stand for 20 minutes, or it starts to set, but not firm.
3. Meanwhile, with the point of a small knife, punch two holes opposite each other in each orange half, 1/2 down from the cut edge.
4. Pull end of string through the hole and tie a knot.
5. Cut string to desired length for hanging and tie the ends together for hanging.
6. Place each orange half in a small bowl and spoon the fat mixture into each half, mounding in the center.
7. Refrigerate till firm.
8. Hang outdoors.
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