Date: 12/31/25 2:16 pm From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Bluebird Feeder and food
Thank you Ernie - an excellent recipe with one, I think, important comment: regular peanut butter contains 2 grams of added sugar (per serving) - I've always understood sugar is not good for birds. "Natural" peanut butter has some but no added sugars. More expensive and oily, but the birds do love a similar recipe I've used for years. Please tell me I'm wrong, it's OK!
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
On Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 04:06:43 PM EST, Ernest Harris via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
12-31-25 In response to Bluebird feeder discussion. I have a cage feed with 1x1.5 openings and the bluebirds easily enter( along with others) and the larger birds try from the edges. I have found a wonderful ‘food’. I call it ‘Zuet' since the formula comes from Julie Zickefoose:
Melt in microwave and stir together:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup lard ( cooking oil)
Mix in large bowl:
2 cups chick starter(unmedicated)
2 cups quick oats
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
Add melted to dry and mix well
C’est tout!! Ernie, Colchester
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