Coconut Oil (1 Viewer)

[Pine]

Hello! So I've been looking into suet for the winter, but I can't find suet or lard for sale except for a farm that I can't go to until next spring( and I think they're sold out of lard). I was wondering if it would be safe to use coconut oil to make suet bird food instead because I can buy a big tub. It is solid at temperatures below 24C. Has anyone else ever used coconut oil?

According to these 2 links, the coconut oil has more saturated fats( I'm not sure if that's important).
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/s...mat=&count=&max=25&offset=&sort=&qlookup=lard
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/630?qlookup=04047&max=25&man=&lfacet=&new=1

 

[jzmtl]

Peanut butter is an popular option.

 

[Pine]

Thanks! But is it okay to add coconut oil for more fat?

 

[jzmtl]

I don't see why not, home made peanut butter suet also contains sizable amount of vegetable shortening.

 

[Pine]

Thanks, I think coconut oil is healthier than vegetable shortening anyways.