{"id":3359,"date":"2020-11-09T10:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/?p=3359"},"modified":"2023-12-01T13:47:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T19:47:37","slug":"suet-block-for-backyard-chickens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/09\/suet-block-for-backyard-chickens\/","title":{"rendered":"Suet Block for Backyard Chickens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"likebtn_container\" style=\"\"><!-- LikeBtn.com BEGIN --><span class=\"likebtn-wrapper\"  data-identifier=\"post_3359\"  data-site_id=\"5bf2c84f6fd08bf47c728639\"  data-theme=\"disk\"  data-show_dislike_label=\"true\"  data-counter_type=\"subtract_dislikes\"  data-style=\"\"  data-unlike_allowed=\"\"  data-show_copyright=\"\"  data-item_url=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/09\/suet-block-for-backyard-chickens\/\"  data-item_title=\"Suet Block for Backyard Chickens\"  data-item_image=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gross-beak-1229474_1280.jpg?fit=770%2C513&amp;ssl=1\"  data-item_date=\"2020-11-09T10:14:00-06:00\"  data-engine=\"WordPress\"  data-plugin_v=\"2.6.54\"  data-prx=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=likebtn_prx\"  data-event_handler=\"likebtn_eh\" ><\/span><!-- LikeBtn.com END --><\/div><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-3372\" data-recipe=\"3372\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump wprm-recipe-link wprm-jump-to-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\">Jump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making homemade suet blocks for our backyard chickens has been on my to-do list for a while. When I opened this last bag of layer crumbles, I was so disappointed. It had so much powder in it. Instead of throwing it out, I thought this will go great in a suet block. So I got busy. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.comwp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_8627-768x1024.jpg?resize=384%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"homemade suet block for backyard chickens\" class=\"wp-image-3365\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_8627-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_8627-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_8627-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_8627-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_8627-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the cooler weather approaching, these are great treats for winter. I added all my girls&#8217; favorites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hen scratch<\/li><li>Mealworms<\/li><li>Oatmeal<\/li><li>Flax seed<\/li><li>BOSS<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I used coconut oil as the base. I always have this around for first aid or soap making. Coconut oil has many great health benefits including immune system support, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, increased blood flow and is also good for digestion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only downside is coconut oil melts at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (and today we reached 80 degrees).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use lard or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tallow\" target=\"_blank\">tallow<\/a> which will maintain a solid state. Lard starts to melt at 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Some people also use bacon grease. We don\u2019t eat bacon that often and when we do our dogs get the fat as a treat on their dog food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Give Suet as a Treat?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the winter months, your birds are burning extra calories trying to stay warm. The fat in the suet will help provide some additional calories. You can also add herbs or crushed eggshells for medicinal benefits. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suet is a great boredom buster. Hang it in a suet basket and your birds will enjoy it for hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What ingredients did I use when making homemade suet?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hen scratch &#8211; corn raises body temperature when being digested&nbsp;<\/li><li>Flax seeds &#8211; high in Omega 3\u2019s<\/li><li>Oatmeal &#8211; extra fiber&nbsp;<\/li><li>BOSS &#8211; (black oil sunflower seeds) high in protein<\/li><li>Mealworms &#8211; a favorite. Once they see the mealworms, they don\u2019t hesitate to dig in.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After mixing the dry ingredients together, I added 2 cups of melted coconut oil. I placed it in an 8&#215;8 pan lined with aluminum foil and then put it in the refrigerator to cool. The next time I may use a mold or muffin tins.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can put anything in your suet block for your backyard chickens but avoid fresh fruit. The fresh fruit will spoil and become rancid. Dried fruit is a great alternative. You can also add your favorite herbs or garlic powder. Some people swear by cayenne pepper (although I haven\u2019t tried it).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only put out what your chickens will eat. If you can place it where wild birds can&#8217;t get to it, that&#8217;s even better since they tend to carry <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.comindex.php\/2018\/11\/21\/10-common-chicken-illnesses\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>diseases<\/strong><\/a> that can be transferred to your chickens  Pick up any remaining suet so you don&#8217;t attract rodents or predators.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although a suet block is great as a treat just remember your birds still need their layer feed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-3372\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"3372\" data-servings=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-classic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 2px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a 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class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Suet block for backyard chickens is a protein packed healthy treat. <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-time-icon wprm-recipe-prep-time-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" 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fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,0c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6v9c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h2v6c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V1C20,0.4,19.6,0,19,0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">1<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-3372-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-3372-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"3372\" data-servings=\"1\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Chicken feed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Oatmeal<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Cup <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Flax seed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span 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Oil <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-3372-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-3372-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"3372\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3372-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix dry ingredients together. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3372-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt coconut oil. I heated for 30 seconds in the microwave. You want the oil melted but not hot. Heat additional 10 second intervals until it&#039;s the right consistancy. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3372-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add coconut oil to dry ingredients. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3372-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour into 8&#215;8 pan. Press down into pan. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3372-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Let cool at room temperature or put in refrigerator for 30 minutes. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3372-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Break into fourths. 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When I opened this last bag of layer crumbles, I was so disappointed. It had so much powder in it. 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