Easy Peanut Butter Bird Treats Kids Can Make

The birds in your neighborhood will be rejoicing when they discover these peanut butter bird treats! It’s one of the easiest peanut butter bird treat recipes out there, and once your child gets done making them, you’ll understand why!

The best thing about this bird seed treats recipe is it’s kid-friendly as well. This means that you can sit around the table as a family and make some awesome homemade bird feeders.

Bird Seed Ornaments

Easy Peanut Butter Bird Treats

Just in time for Spring, the birds will love their bird treats just waiting for them to enjoy!

Don’t delay any longer… it’s time to make these fun DIY birdseed ornaments!

Homemade Bird Seed Ornaments

Feeding the birds is always fun. But when you’re a child, and you suddenly have the ability to convince the birds to come closer to your house by creating birdseed ornaments, it’s a fun and wonderful memory to have.

And if you already have some stale bread just lying around your house, this DIY bird feeder is a no-brainer! It smells great too, so be aware that it might also attract some squirrels as well.

Since you only need 5 simple ingredients to make these homemade bird feeders, they’re really simple to do.

 

Is Peanut Butter Good for Birds?

YES! Peanut butter is a nutritious treat; it’s high in calories and fat, which gives birds energy. In fact, there are lots of birds that enjoy peanut butter.

Homemade Bird Feeders

What you will need to make your Easy DIY Bird Feeders is in the picture below. However, I have it displayed in a recipe list form to print out towards the bottom of the page. Have Fun!

How to Make a Bird Feeder

To get started, gather up your supplies. (always a good idea to gather them all BEFORE you start your project just to make certain you’re not missing anything!)

Supplies needed for these birdseed ornaments:

• 2 Pieces of Stale Bread
• Peanut Butter
• Birdseed
• Cookie Cutters
• 2 Pipe Cleaners

Your kids will love making the entire birdseed ornament by themselves.

DIY Bird Feeder

When choosing the cookie cutter shapes, have fun! They can really be of anything that you want!

Start by using the cookie cutters to cut out the middle of the bread.

Once you’ve got the shapes cut out, you’re going to want to carefully poke a pipe cleaner through each shape and then twist the ends together.

Once that is complete, take and spread peanut butter over each shape and then place the peanut butter side down into a bowl of birdseed. Make certain that you press down firmly but gently to coat the entire shape.

You’re only going to be doing one side as per this recipe, but if you really want to try both sides, go for it! It just might be a little bit messy, but what’s the harm in that?

DIY Birdseed Ornaments

They’re the perfect size to hang outside without worry.

Once you’ve coated the side, remove, and it’s ready to hang on a fence, tree, or plant hook.

They’re super simple DIY bird treats!

Bird Treats

If you only coat one side, hanging from the fence is a great idea since only one side will be accessible.

Birdseed Ornaments with Peanut Butter

We used thumbtacks to hang them because all of the kids wanted to make them, which means we had a lot to hang. It worked really well since they go in easy and don’t leave a big hole.

You can also use plant hangers if you want to always have a few to hang your bird feeders on.

And hanging them side by side gives the birdies a chance to dine with a friend!

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Bird-Themed Activities and Homemade Bird Feeder Treats for Kids

Bird-themed activities offer a wonderful way to engage children with nature while fostering curiosity about wildlife and the environment. One of the most enjoyable projects is making homemade bird feeder treats together, which combines creativity, learning, and outdoor fun.

Kids can help prepare different simple recipes using everyday ingredients like peanut butter, seeds, oats, and dried fruits to create nutritious snacks for local birds.

These activities teach children about different bird species, their dietary needs, and the importance of wildlife conservation, all while having hands-on fun.

Whether it’s crafting pinecone feeders, stringing popcorn and cranberries, or mixing suet in muffin tins, kids develop fine motor skills and patience as they watch their creations come to life.

Once the treats are hung outside, children can spend hours observing visiting birds, sketching them in a nature journal, or learning to identify species by their appearance and calls.

These activities create lasting memories while instilling a love for nature and encouraging kids to spend more time outdoors away from screens.

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Peanut Butter Bird Feeder

Creating homemade birdseed ornaments with peanut butter is a fun and rewarding activity that brings joy to you and the feathered friends in your backyard. Not only does it provide a tasty treat for birds, but it also offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and teach children about wildlife and the importance of caring for our environment.

As you hang your homemade bird treats and watch the birds flock to enjoy their tasty treats, your child will feel a sense of accomplishment and enjoy watching the natural world.

So gather your materials, get creative, and enjoy the simple pleasure of giving back to the creatures that brighten our days.

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