DIY to Make a Bird Feeder

Materials Needed:

• Empty toilet paper roll or a cardboard tube from a paper towel roll

• Peanut butter or vegetable shortening

• Birdseed

• String or yarn

• Butter knife or spatula

• Plate or shallow dish

• Scissors

• Optional: Decorating materials such as paint, markers, stickers, or colored tape

Instructions: 

Prepare the Work Area: Lay out all your materials on a clean, flat surface. Make sure to cover the surface with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth to protect it from any mess.

Cut the String: Cut a length of string or yarn about 12-18 inches long. This will be used to hang the bird feeder.

Thread the String Through the Tube: Take one end of the string and thread it through the tube. Pull it through until you have an equal length of string on each side.

Tie a Knot: Tie the two ends of the string together in a knot at the top of the tube. This will create a loop for hanging the bird feeder.

Spread Peanut Butter or Shortening: Use a butter knife or spatula to spread a thick layer of peanut butter or vegetable shortening all over the outside of the cardboard tube. Make sure to cover it completely. 

Roll in Birdseed: Pour some bird seed onto a plate or shallow dish. Roll the peanut butter or shortening-covered tube in the birdseed until it's completely coated. You can press gently to make sure the seeds stick.

Decorate (Optional): If you like, you can decorate your bird feeder with paint, markers, stickers, or colored tape. Get creative and make it colorful and fun!

Let it Dry: Allow the bird feeder to dry completely before hanging it outside. This will prevent the seeds from falling off too easily.

Hang the Bird Feeder: Find a suitable location outside, such as a tree branch or a hook, and hang your bird feeder using the loop of string. Make sure it's at a height where you and your kids can easily observe the birds that come to feed.

Enjoy Watching the Birds: Once the bird feeder is hung up, sit back and enjoy watching the birds come to enjoy their tasty treat! You can keep a bird-watching journal to record the different types of birds you see.

That's it! 

Making a bird feeder is a fun and easy DIY project for kids that also helps encourage an appreciation for nature and wildlife.