Birdseed Ornaments
These easy birdseed ornaments are perfect to attract, and feed, wintertime birds in cool climates. The coconut oil and the seeds offer good fats and nourishment for many birds in the cold winter months.
Yield: 7 ornaments
Materials
- 2 cups Birdseed Mix *I used a seed, fruit, and nut mix but you could use any kind you prefer.
- 1/2-3/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted or room temperature) *I used organic.
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add two cups of birdseed to a medium mixing bowl.
- Slowly melt 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl.
- Add the melted coconut oil to the birdseed. Mix until all the seeds are coated in the coconut oil.
- Place cookie cutters on your lined baking sheet (silicone molds can also be used for easy removal).
- Press the birdseed mixture firmly into each cookie cutter shape. Use a wooden skewer or toothpick to push a hole through the top of the ornament. (This is for the string to go through for later hanging).
- Allow the ornaments to chill in the refrigerator- until the coconut oil has hardened- and the birdseed ornaments are able to hold their shape. (This will take around 8 hours to completely set.)
- Carefully push the bottom of the molds out... until the birdseed ornament has been released. Thread a bit of yard or twine through your precut hole. Hang on a shady spot- on your favorite tree- and watch the birds come for a snack.
Notes
*If the seed mixture is too crumbly and will not hold its shape, add more coconut oil.
*The coconut oil does become liquid in warm temperatures. On a warm day or in direct sunlight you may see your ornament begin to melt because of the temperature change.
*You can also place a little plate of water nearby so the birds can have a drink of water while they visit as well.