Suet Log Feeder

This Suet Log Feeder is very easy to construct. You will need a log, a screw on hook and perches. Here are some instructions, but you can use your own ideas the birds will still use whatever type of log feeder you construct.
Cut a log that is approximately 9 1/2-10" in circumference with a length of 16". The log shown in the picture on the right is of white-barked birch. The log does not have to be straight. This log is slightly bent.
Drill a hole that is 1 1/4" round all the way through to the other side.
Start at the top of the log.
Drill another hole, again 1 1/4" round all the way through, but this time turn the log so that it does not line up with the first hole that was drilled. See Picture.
Drill the next hole, below the second hole.
Drill the last hole, but align it with the first hole that was drilled.
(optional) Drill 8 holes, 1 1/2" in depth (not all the way through). The perch holes should be 1/4" below the 1 1/4" round holes that hold the suet. Perches should be at least 3" in length. Insert the perches and tighten.
Screw the hook at the top for hanging.
Fill the 1 1/4" holes with Suet. That's it!

Here is a suet recipe that you can use, as it cools and begins to get hard pack into holes or freeze in something that will fit your size holes.

Birder's Delight
1 Pound Suet cut in small pieces
1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
1 Cup Rolled Oats
1 Cup Chunky Peanut Butter
1 Cup Mixed Wild Bird Seed
1 Cup Hulled Sunflower Seed or Chopped Pecans
Preparation:
Melt suet over low flame.
Stir in ingredients.
Pour or pack into molds, feeders, or saved suet plastic containers.
Refrigerate until hardened or freeze.