Best 2 Peanut Butter Bird Seed Feeder Recipes

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Peanut butter bird seed feeders are a great way to attract birds to your yard and provide them with a nutritious snack. They are easy to make and can be customized with different ingredients to suit the birds in your area. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making a peanut butter bird seed feeder using common household ingredients. With just a few simple steps, you will be able to create a delicious and nutritious treat for your feathered friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FOR-THE-BIRDS FEEDER



For-the-Birds Feeder image

The Cheerios® Cookbook shares a recipe! Need a rainy-day project? Gather a group of crafty kids and create sweet "tweets" for the birds.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

Sharpened pencil
Sugar ice cream cone
Pipe cleaner (chenille stem)
Table knife
Creamy peanut butter
Cheerios™ cereal
Birdseed

Steps:

  • Use the pencil to poke a hole in the pointed end of the ice cream cone.
  • Twist a knot in the end of the pipe cleaner. Thread the pipe cleaner into the ice cream cone and out the hole (the knot will hold the pipe cleaner in place).
  • Use the table knife to spread the peanut butter on the outside of the cone. Press the cereal all over the peanut butter to cover the cone. Sprinkle the birdseed over the cone, pressing it into the peanut butter with your fingers.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT BUTTER BIRD SUET



Peanut Butter Bird Suet image

Want to attract your feathered friends? Want something cheaper and better than the suet blocks found in 'big block' stores? The birds go crazy for this! We get several species of woodpecker, bluejays, chickadees, nuthatches, blackbirds, snowbirds and others coming to taste our wares!

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 blocks

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup lard
1/2 cup suet
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup mixed wild bird seed
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup chopped cranberries or 1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Melt the lard and peanut butter, and mix in the dry ingredients and bird seed. Often we mix in bacon fat, bread crumbs, Red River cereal, or whatever we have on hand. Work well together. Make into 4 x 4 x 2 inch blocks and freeze. Place in suet feeder in a tree and watch the birds come to feast!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1179.3, Fat 89, SaturatedFat 32.4, Cholesterol 43.7, Sodium 311.9, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 26.5

Tips:

  • Use unsalted peanut butter to avoid deterring birds with the taste of salt.
  • Opt for organic peanut butter to prevent exposing birds to potentially harmful chemicals.
  • Choose a variety of bird seeds that cater to different bird species' preferences.
  • If using a plastic container, ensure it's sturdy and won't crack under the weight of the peanut butter and birdseed mixture.
  • Hang the feeder in a safe location, away from direct sunlight and strong winds.
  • Monitor the feeder regularly and replenish the mixture as needed.
  • Clean the feeder thoroughly once a week to prevent mold and bacteria buildup.
  • Consider making the peanut butter birdseed mixture in batches to save time and effort.

Conclusion:

Creating peanut butter birdseed feeders is a simple and rewarding activity that benefits both birds and nature enthusiasts. By providing birds with a nutritious and easily accessible food source, you can attract a variety of feathered friends to your backyard or garden. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, choose a suitable feeder, and maintain proper hygiene practices to ensure the safety and well-being of your feathered visitors. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature as you witness these delightful creatures flock to your homemade peanut butter birdseed feeder!

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