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. Hang your feeder on a tree branch or pole and watch the birds enjoy their winter feast! 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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