Easy Pine Cone Bird Feeder

We have so much fun every winter, feeding our backyard birds.  With our harsh winters, we love giving them a boost to carry them through the season. Although we have several different feeders, we wanted to try making one ourselves.   We were able to create a beautiful and natural feeder to add to our collection using a pine cone and a few other additions. 

Supplies:

Pine Cones

Natural Peanut Butter

Bird Seed 

Twine 

Birds that stay through the cooler months appreciate having natural peanut butter to help in their fat production.  Be sure to choose organic peanut butter tho, without any additives or sweeteners.

We began by cutting a short length of twine and attaching it to the top of our cones.

Then came the girls’ very favorite part, slathering on the peanut butter. 

At first they approached it quite artistically, trying to carefully apply the butter without dribbling a single drop.  When I explained that it had to be thick in order to act as “glue” for the seeds…they approached it with a newfound vigor. 

It wouldn’t be creating without at least a bit of a mess to clean up afterwards!

Up next, a quick and thorough roll in the bird seed of your choice.  We chose black oil sunflower seeds as they are a favorite with chickadees and those are our most frequent visitors. 

I wasn’t sure our thin natural peanut butter would hold the seeds well but it worked beautifully. 

Such a cute little feeder, don’t you think?

Since no two pinecones are alike, each creation was completely unique!

Now out we go to hang them on branches and pine boughs for the birds to discover!

Do you enjoy feeding your backyard birds?

-Sue 

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