Re: Feeding your local birds.
Thought that some of you might like the recipe and method of making the bird cake which seems to be very popular.
Dry ingredients. Top left are peanuts which need to be crushed, below that is crushed peanuts, right of that mixed seeds and above dried fruit.
I use suet rather than lard but both work.
And melted.
The tricky bit is only using enough of the above to bind the ingredients together, this will depend on how much of the dried ingredients you have in the bowl and will come with experience or practice.
I use tupperware lined with cling film as it makes it very easy to remove the cake.
The size of the bowls will depend on the feeder size so bear that in mind. I use one of these.
Fill bowls to required depth and press down into all the corners.
Place in fridge as use as required.
Any questions please do not hesitate to ask.