Feeding wildlife is illegal in California. Section 251.1 of the California Fish and Game Code states that feeding a wild animal can be considered animal harassment. People can be fined up to $1,000 for feeding a squirrel in California.
Clean the pine cone(s) and tie a long piece of twine around the bottom of each one. Gradually mix the lard with the birdseed until it all sticks together. Push the ball mix between the pine cone scales to create a big, tasty ball. Refrigerate your balls until the lard has set.
Mix equal quantities of bird seed and suet in a bowl, then squeeze it into ball shapes, around golf-ball or table-tennis ball size. Leave the balls in a fridge or somewhere cold to firm up, then put into the net bag and use string to secure it closed. The net gives the birds something to cling to while they feed.
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Melt 1 cup peanut butter and 1 cup lard over low heat. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups quick oats, 2 cups birdseed mix, 1 cup yellow cornmeal and 1 cup flour. Stir melted ingredients into the dry mix. Once cool, press into molds and refrigerate.
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Feeders should be placed at various heights around your garden. This is especially important if there are cats or other predators in the area. Although many birds will feed off the ground, if all your feeders are placed too low you may have trouble convincing them to come.
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Your options are twofold: Place feeder and birdbaths within three feet of the nearest window so that birds don't hurt themselves upon liftoff; or place them more than 30 feet away so that feeding birds have plenty of space to clear the house.
Feeders should be a minimum of 25 feet away from the house to deter mice. We had the same problem...