Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder – Easy Bird Seed Ornaments You Can Make
Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means! It’s time to think about fun activities that can be planned out and incorporate nature. This Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder is the perfect DIY bird feeder and gives your feathered friends the best bird treats as well.
If you’re looking for how to make a bird feeder, you’ve arrived at the right place! Not only do these homemade bird seed ornaments give the birds a delicious and healthy meal, but they’re also really quite simple and fun to make as well.
Have everyone in the family make one of these homemade bird feeders so that you’ve got plenty of bird treats for your backyard birds to enjoy.
Homemade Bird Feeders
Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder
Using ice cream cones for this DIY bird feeder is a genius idea! It makes it super simple to have a structure to easily add the seeds onto.
Plus, the size and shape make it convenient for the birds as well. And once they strip it clear of all the seeds, you don’t have to worry about any refilling. You can make new bird seed ornaments up in less than 5 minutes.
Bird Seed Ornaments
What you will need to make your Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder is in this 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
What’s Needed
- 2 Ice Cream Cones
- Peanut Butter
- Plain Cheerios
- Bird Seed
- 2 Pipe Cleaners
Let’s get started.
DIY Bird Feeder
Cut the tip off the top of the ice cream cone and thread a pipe cleaner through. On the bottom end, tie a knot big enough so it won’t go through the hole. Take the other end and make a loop and twist.
You can substitute Twine for the pipe cleaner if you prefer.
Spread the peanut butter over the entire cone and then place cheerios around each side.
Homemade Bird Feeders Peanut Butter
Place a cone in a bowl of bird seed and gently press down as you or your child rotate the cone.
Remove it from the bowl and set it aside.
Make sure to cover your cone completely!
Birdseed Ornaments
Make certain that all sides have the seeds on them.
This DIY Bird Feeder is simple and easy to do! Kids love helping feed the birds.
It’s now ready to hang on a tree, fence, or plant hanger.
Bird Treats
Enjoy watching the birds come and eat!
Is Peanut Butter Good for Birds?
The answer is 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 really enjoy peanut butter.
The birds are going to love these homemade ice cream cone bird feeders!
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Homemade Bird Feeders Recipe
You're going to love the ease of this Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder.
- 2 Ice Cream Cones
- Peanut Butter
- Plain Cheerios
- Bird Seed
- 2 Pipe Cleaners
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Cut the tip off the top of the ice cream cone and thread a pipe cleaner through. On the bottom end, tie a knot big enough so it won’t go through the hole. Take the other end and make a loop and twist.
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Spread peanut butter over the entire cone, then place cheerios around each side.
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Place a cone in a bowl of bird seed and gently press down and you rotate the cone. Remove from bowl.
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Ready to hang on a tree, fence, or plant hanger.
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Enjoy watching the birds come and eat!