We’ll let you in on a little secret: plastic containers make great bird feeders. Our friends at the Chebeague Island School have made bird feeders out of re-purposed yogurt containers to great success. Hang the ornaments from a tree, pole, or hook outside your windows and watch the birds devour them! Recycled feeders Carefully pop the cookies out of their molds and thread a string through the hole. After setting warm to room temperature before removing the cakes from the pan. Place in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the seed mixture to set. Make a small hole in each cookie with the skewer for the string. Fill the cookie cutters with the mixture and press into shape firmly. On a tray or sheet of wax paper, lay out your desired cookie cutters. Next add 2 cups of bird seed to the gelatin and mix thoroughly.

This is the binder that keeps seeds together. Add 1/3 cup of boiling water to the gelatin, stirring for a few minutes or until the gelatin is dissolved. Spray your cookie cutters with non-stick spray to make the cookies easier to pop out.Įmpty 1 package of unflavored gelatin into a bowl with 2 tablespoons of cold water. These feeders are festive and easy to make. *Note: Squirrels love this kind of feeder, so be sure to hang it somewhere it will be difficult for squirrels to reach like on thin branches high off the ground.

If you’re interested in making easy DIY bird feeders that are perfect for little kids you’ll love these 25+ options we’ve found. Hang your feeder on a tree branch or pole and watch the birds enjoy their winter feast! Easy DIY Bird Feeders Are your kiddos into birds Our little girl loves birds and we’re hoping these easy DIY bird feeders will help attract some onto our property so we can do a little bird watching this summer. Using smaller seeds will ensure that seeds stick well, but mixed seed or black-oil sunflower seed will work too if you press the seed in well. Roll your pine cone in bird seed until it is covered well. Note: If you have peanut allergies to consider, try using Crisco. Alternatively, use a pipe cleaner or twist tie.Ĭarefully spread a generous layer of peanut butter on the pine cone, making sure that the outside is coated well. Tie a string in a secure loop around the top of the pine cone, leaving enough to tie it to a tree or pole. Take a pine cone and gently brush off any lingering dirt. You can find pine cones outside or might purchase them in craft stores. This feeder is simple to make, inexpensive, and easily reused or composted when the seed on it is gone. Here are some simple feeders that can easily be made with household items! Pine cone feeders Any kind of bird feeder can be useful, and while there are many options available for feeders both online and in stores, you and your kids might enjoy making your own. Birds need steady food sources throughout the year to survive cold nights, harsh weather, raising young, and the hard work of migration.

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