Winter may be winding down...but for a lot of us there are still going to be some snow storms and cold temperatures for a month or two. Until the first seeds and bugs begin to appear, don't forget our backyard pals, who are still finding it difficult to sustain themselves. A great way to offer a food source with lots of calories to keep them warm is Suet. You can purchase Suet cakes at local grocery and gardening stores and they come in several different varieties: Peanut, Berry, Sunflower, just to name a few. You can find them in the pet section, or gardening section and they usually cost anywhere from .99 cents to $2.49 each. (Don't pay more than that!) You will also need a wire holder (as in the picture) and they only cost a few dollars. You will find that all birds desire this fatty treat and you may even see new friends appear, especially Starlings...who just LOVE this snack...but don't get frustrated with them...I mean...they need to eat, too. I just enjoy the feeling that I am caring for all winged creatures, rambunctious or docile. Hang your Suet feeder, sit back and watch the frenzy. And be glad you are inside with your hot herbal tea and your fuzzy slippers!
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