DIY Mason - or Jelly Jar - Suet Feeder

Very simple and inexpensive suet feeder.
Start with a small threaded jar - I used 4oz jelly jars - but any repuposed small jar would work.
You could make your own DIY hanger for the jar, but I found these (Ball Jar Wire Handle 3 pack) at Joann Craft Store.  A package of 3 hangers is about $5 - but use a 50% off coupon and then they are only $2.50. - That adds up to less than a dollar per feeder! Fill them with purchased suet or make your own. Here's the recipe:

Basic Suet Recipe 

1 cup lard

1 cup chunky peanut butter

Melt the lard and peanut butter together, then add:

3 cups cornmeal

1/2 cup flour

4 cups birdseed

 Tufted Titmouse

Northern Male Cardinal

One of my favorite backyard birds - The Caroline Wren ♥

Little bit more of a challenge for a Blue Jay to eat suet out of a jelly jar,

 but he manages to get the job done. ♥