Comments on: DIY Birdseed Suet Cakes

By: Ted

Ted — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:05:09 +0000

I tried this recipe and made 2 cakes reusing my suet tray. I had many birds here with the suet and they tried to get at this seed cake, but it was definitely too hard to even peck out a seed. This was in my suet feeder so stable to try. I cannot imagine on a free hanging branch.

By: Michelle G

Michelle G — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:24:17 +0000

In reply to Michelle G. oh oh and to use organic oil spray too :) I found mine at Walmart.

By: Michelle G

Michelle G — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:23:40 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. This was what I was coming here to say. After researching this recipe ingredients, because I couldn't find my recipe anywhere, I read that the karo syrup is harmful to them. So I made the recipe exactly the same just minus the karo. Came out beautifully! And I'm reusing my old suet cake plastic containers, so they fit in my suet feeders perfectly! Thanks for the recipe; I would offer a suggestion to remove the karo syrup, if you're so inclined. Thanks!

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:38:06 +0000

Could corn meal be used as a substitute for the flour?

By: Sylvia Mann

Sylvia Mann — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:39:31 +0000

Thanks Pam! I got chuckle out of the fact that of course you use *Pam* 🙂

Sylvia
Blacksburg, VA

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:24:11 +0000

DON'T GIVE KARO SYRUP TO BIRDS!!!!

By: Pam Kessler

Pam Kessler — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:45:33 +0000

In reply to John. You could substitute uncooked oats for the flour (the old-fashioned rolled oats or steel-cut, not the instant kind). I've actually been making my No-Melt Suet more often the last few years since it holds up much nicer in the warmer weather (not as warm as it's been lately, but it's a good one for fall through spring where temps in the Midwest are all over the place during the day). Plus it uses all natural ingredients.

By: John

John — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:02:34 +0000

Curious, how necessary is the flour to this recipe?...
My veterinarian says flour is harmful to a birds digestive system and that most birds cannot digest flour at all.. I assume she would know best being a veterinarian..

By: sharon Laverentz

sharon Laverentz — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:01:05 +0000

In reply to JPM. I totally agree about the suet although I use lard instead. It's easy to get and cheap. Next time I will ask my butcher for the real suet and see how that works.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 01:33:12 +0000

Thank you for the great recipe…used it to make small heart shaped ones for a bridal shower! They were loved by all❣️
I would definitely suggest freezing them at least 24 hours…longer is better.
Enjoy 🐦