# Avian Cupcakes The Fat Bird Cake Making Kit for Feathered Friends By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-bird-cake-making-kit References: [iwantoneofthose](http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/10351177.html) & [cupcake-forum](http://www.cupcake-forum.com/showthread.php?t=333) The Fat Bird Cake Making Kit reuses kitchen suet that would otherwise go down the drain. This DIY project leaves you with delicious [cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-hunt-cupcake-kit) for the [birds in your garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdfy-feeder-vista). The cute silicon molds get filled with a mixture of birdseed and leftover cooking fat. Once chilled, hang the solid cake outdoors and watch the grateful [feathered friends flock to your backyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bird-feeders1). The Fat Bird Cake Making Kit is a great educational project for the whole family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly DIY:** The trend of eco-friendly DIY projects allows businesses to tap into the conscious consumer market by offering sustainable alternatives to traditional products. - **Upcycling Food Waste:** The trend of upcycling food waste presents an opportunity to reduce waste and create new marketable products from otherwise discarded materials. - **Gardening for Wildlife:** The trend of gardening for wildlife offers businesses a chance to tap into the growing market for sustainable and wildlife-friendly products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Industry:** The pet industry could offer Fat Bird Cake Making Kits as a sustainable and fun alternative to traditional bird feeders. - **Baking Industry:** The baking industry could create new product lines focused on upcycling food waste, such as offering kits for making edible treats for animals. - **Gardening Landscaping Industry:** The gardening and landscaping industry could expand their product offerings to include more eco-friendly and wildlife-friendly options, such as offering specialized seeds or plants that attract specific types of animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Targeted Bird Seed Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-birds.md) - [Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfriendly-birdhouse-kit.md) - [Squirrel-Resistant Smart Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdkiss-s1.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [App-Extended Smart Birdfeeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-birdfeeder.md) - [Home Exterior Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numbird.md) - [Sustainable Bird House Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-bird.md) - [Smart Hummingbird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feathersnap-hummingbird-feeder.md) - [Smart Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdbuddy-2-mini.md)