Suet cakes in winter

Does anyone else find that the birds go off their store-bought suet cakes,when the weather starts to get colder? During the summer,I can go through 2 or 3 a day,but it tails off to the point where the...
This weekend... have your cake and eat it

Many of our nature reserves have cafes . And you know what that means: a scenic walk, a cup of coffee and a slice of something nice. Weekends don't get much better than this. Why not treat yourself -...
Cake as bird food

Thanks to all who lectured me on feeding cake to birds. What a lot I learnt. Off we go for the marathon cornbread bake. Must just continue juggling dog garden visits with bird garden visits. As...
Mixing fat cake mixtures

I love making my own fat cake mixtures,but it can be hard work,stirring all the ingredients in. Does anyone out there,use an electric mixer? I've been thinking about buying one,just for this use,but have...
Cake that contains egg

I and my dogs are fond of American corn bread. I hesitate to add it to my garden bird feed because it contains egg - cannibalism? Should I avoid it or not ? Tks in advance for answers. Papillon...