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Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Help the little birdys this winter...

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pine-cone-bird-feeder • Posted by nicpea

During the winter months the birds benefit from a little helping hand from their human friends. In return we get to watch them hop and fly about in our gardens x

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

During the winter months the birds benefit from a little helping hand from their human friends. In return we get to watch them hop and fly about in our gardens x

Instructions

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    Gather your ingredients, placing the seeds in a tray or bowl and protecting your work surface from the grease.

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    Tie a piece of string onto the end of a pine cone.

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    Cover the cone in lard, suet or peanut butter using a knife. Squash int into the grooves of the pine cone and cover completely.

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    Now roll the pine cone into your seeds, squashing and pushing them into the fat to give a generous coating.

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    The pine cone bird feeder is now ready. Make several at once and then tie outside...to trees or anything else in your garden and watch the birds enjoy their feast...x