
Mug suet feeder
by Cathy Monrad Materials1½ cups cornmeal¼ cup flour2 cups bird food mix½ cup lard ½ cup chunky peanut butter2-3 mugs2-3 sturdy sticks 8 inches longTwine (optional)

by Cathy Monrad Materials1½ cups cornmeal¼ cup flour2 cups bird food mix½ cup lard ½ cup chunky peanut butter2-3 mugs2-3 sturdy sticks 8 inches longTwine (optional)
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