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Fat cakes are a great way to keep birds happy and full over winter and early spring. Find out how to make fat cakes as a tasty source of energy to encourage them to make a pit stop at your home. Hang them from a tree for an easy way to create a wildlife-friendly garden.
These fat cakes are best used in the winter or early spring as they’ll melt in warmer weather. You can make a batch of fat cakes and keep them in the freezer until you need them.
They’re a great way to use up some kitchen scraps such as cheese and dry porridge oats.
Soft fats like margarine or leftover fat from baking trays can stick to the birds’ feathers.
This will make one to four fat cakes depending on size.
Always avoid feeding water birds such as ducks and swans. To safely feed garden birds, follow these top tips:
Buy accredited bird food from reputable sources
Only provide food for a few days and feed in moderation to avoid food going off
Keep bird feeders separated so birds aren’t in too close contact
Regularly clean and disinfect feeders
Wash your hands thoroughly after handling bird feeders and faeces
Discover more fun craft activities to keep you occupied all through the year.
If you’d like to see more birds in your outdoor space, discover how you can make a simple bird feeder with just a few items and ingredients.
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Challenge yourself to build a World Heritage Site or historic place with whatever you have at home and discover the history and legends of your favourite landmark.
Help nature thrive at home with our family-friendly range of build-your-own nest boxes, butterfly houses and bird feeders, created in collaboration with CJ Wildlife. A contribution of all sales will help to fund conservation projects at the places in our care.