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I’ve wanted to make a suet feeder kit since last year when I first had the idea. However, I kept talking myself out of it, adding excuse upon excuse as to why it wouldn’t work. Who even knows what “suet” is? This is something for avid birders, not a simple weekend wood project. The list goes on. The biggest excuse for why I didn’t make it last year was, because, I didn’t know much about suet feeders.
This time I was determined not to let my ignorance stop me. I did some research, played around with a couple of designs before coming up with something I liked and that I’m proud to add to our selection of wood kits.
Our suet feeder is designed to hold two suet cakes and is made to hang from a tree limb or from a shepherds hook (5’ up or higher). Its roof slides up along the mounting wire to allow for refilling the feeder.The sides are made of half-inch hardware cloth; allowing for a convenient place for smaller birds to cling to while pecking away at the suet cake, yet making it difficult for larger pest species to get a grip. Even squirrels should find it difficult to stay on with the pitch of the roof. The feeders lozenge shape makes it nearly pest proof. For detailed specifications on the kit, go to our Kits page.
I’m very pleased with the outcome of this project. This feeder is practical to use, fun to build and pleasing to look at. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Plus, this feeder introduces a level of difficulty that I’ve not had in any of my previous kits. New materials and new construction methods make this handsome kit a delightful challenge. I’ve kept it as simple as I know how to, without skimping on quality. This kit should be ideal for ages 8 and up.
Now, what exactly is suet? Well, I’ll tell you… next Wednesday, when we go into what I learned about suet.
