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Bird Food

List of Ingredients




A pot of this will help fill the tummies of our feathered friends. Not intended for Human Consumption!

2 quarts water
1 cup butter
4 cups dry cereal, preferably a mixture of cornmeal, oatmeal, cream of wheat, etc.
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup chopped fruit, apples, raisins, dates, figs, etc.
1 cup birdseed, sunflower seeds or chopped nuts


Recipe




Bring water and butter to boil in a large pot. Slowly stir in cereal and cook till thick, about 5-15 minutes. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and fruit. Let cool before adding seeds or nuts.
Spoon inito small, non-metal containers (small margarine tubs work fine). Store in refrigerator or freeze, using as needed.
Option: Place mixture in the empty rinds of grapefruit or oranges, or pat on pine cones to hang from trees.
Serves numerous birds.