So what is store bought suet -- well it is made of dense hard white beef fat with sunflower hearts.

Note-- commercial suet feeder can be purchased for under $5.00 and are easily cleaned.

Ideas for Home made suet feeders.

Hanging types:

• Plastic mesh bages -- that held fruits and vegetables.

• Pine cone(s) stuffed with suet.

• Small log drilled with 1.5 by 1.5 inch holes stuffed with soft suet.

• Coconut shell.

• Folded piece of hardware cloth-- not for long term use.

Mounted or fasten feeders:

• Pint sized plastic berry basket and fasten it open side onto a tree branch or truck.

• Tin can nailed to a board.

• Wire soap dish.