I wasn’t looking forward to finding a subject for Y in the A-Z challenge, so I went for something fun. This yummy bird seed toast is fun to do with the kids, a good way to feed the birds as well as using up old bread. Also, I hope Bill Oddie will approve of this better use of bread which has no nutritional value to birds.
Instructions
Toast old bread. Poke a hole through it, not too close to the edge, and thread with string.
Spread it with lard or fat.
Sprinkle on seeds and press down.
Put in the fridge. This helps the fat set and the seeds will stick better.
Hang outside in a secluded spot and watch the birds queue up to enjoy.
In my case, we had other visitors, but we don’t mind.
Neither does Poppy.
Since making this bird seed toast, I noticed a neighbour had made a similar feeder using a pine cone smeared with fat and seeds. This method really would make Bill Oddie happy I’m sure.
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And finally, tomorrow a very special treat for Z…
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Suzanne Rogerson Fantasy Author 
Furry birds!
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Furry or feathered, they’re all welcome here.
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Thanks for sharing.
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What a great idea! I’ve always been worried about those net bags which enclose the fat balls, in case little feet get stuck. But this looks like it would solve that nicely.
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I feel exactly the same about those net bags.
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Good way of involving kids in feeding the birds, and the mice. My neighbour once hung stale baguettes in his tree. Lots of them on strings. Looked very strange and was totally ignored by birds. 😉
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I can image that would look very strange, shame the birds thought so too!
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