linky's bark butter for the birds

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Whitewater, WI
Updated on Nov 28, 2020

I've tried some other concoctions and quite a few are very crumbly. I hate having half the stuff fall on the ground when I'm stuffing the holes in my feeder log. So I came up with this solution to make it a little stickier. Do use real lard, if possible. Our little town has it! Species that it's attracted so far: downy woodpecker, red-bellied woodpecker, black-capped chickadee, cardinal, house wren, robin, grackle, red-winged blackbird, catbirds...

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal, quick or original
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth)

How To Make linky's bark butter for the birds

  • Step 1
    Mix together with large spoon or use a mixer. If the consistency seems too crumbly, add an extra tablespoon of lard.
  • Step 2
    Store in a covered container either on counter top or you can store in refrigerator but let it warm up a bit before using.

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