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How to Make Completely Edible Bird Feeders

The winter months can create a hardship for local bird populations as it is more difficult for them to find food sources. Providing food for these birds is inexpensive and can ease this hardship. Hanging edible bird feeders provides a wonderful opportunity for birdwatchers to enjoy their hobby from the comfort of their own home year-round. Making edible bird feeders can be a fun family project and they also make a great gift for fellow bird lovers.

Things You'll Need

18 oz. lard
14 oz. wild bird seed mix
Glass tumbler
Jute
Metal washer
Scissors
Medium saucepan
Large spoon

Instructions

Mixing the Ingredients
- 1
  Melt the lard in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- 2
  Remove the melted lard from heat.
- 3
  Stir in the wild bird seed mix, and blend it together well.
Forming the Bird Feeder
- 4
  Tie a metal washer to the end of a 24-inch long piece of jute.
- 5
  Center the washer inside the glass tumbler.
- 6
  Pack the seed and lard mixture into the tumbler, keeping the jute in the middle of the mixture.
- 7
  Wait until it has cooled, then remove the formed edible bird feeder from the tumbler.
- 8
  Hang the bird feeder using the remaining jute.

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