How To Make Pine Cone Bird Feeders

What You Will Need:

• Pine cones (the larger the better)
• Twine or any type of string you have around your home
• Scissors
• Spatula
• Peanut Butter (store brands are lower in price, also check the dollar store)
• Cereal (stale cereal is fine, check your market clearance shelves or dollar store)
• Leftover dry goods are optional such as stale fruit/nut mix)

Directions:

1. Gather all of the ingredients into one central location. Pour stale cereal and nuts into a large bowl that is wide enough to roll the pine cones in.
2. Tie a long piece of twine around the pine cones and knot tightly.
3. Using a spatula, slather a large amount of peanut butter all around the pine cones. Make sure to coat them well – the stickier the pine cones are, the easier it will be to get the food items to stick to them.
4. Roll your pine cone in the cereal and nuts mixture. Use your hands to lightly pack the goodies into the peanut butter.
5. Locate some trees or other places to hang your feeders so that you can see them from your window.
6. Find a good spot to watch the birds and squirrels enjoy their fall harvest!

Jokes:

Q:  Why do birds fly South for the Winter?
A:    It’s easier than walking

Q:   What does December have that no other month does?
A:    The letter D