{"id":3316,"date":"2023-03-17T17:01:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T00:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/2025\/12\/10\/pine-cone-bird-feeders-not-just-a-kids-craft\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:22:47","slug":"pine-cone-bird-feeders-not-just-a-kids-craft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/?p=3316","title":{"rendered":"Pine Cone Bird Feeders \u2013 Not Just a Kids Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content mvt-content\">\n<style><![CDATA[img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}]]><\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Pine cone bird feeders\" class=\"wp-image-25792 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>We all remember making pine cone bird feeders as kids, whether it was at home or school. But did you know these easy and inexpensive feeders are actually an excellent winter food source for many species of birds? It\u2019s time to nurture your inner kid <em>and<\/em> the feathered inhabitants of your backyard.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pine-cone-bird-feeders-are-great-for-birds\">Pine Cone Bird Feeders Are Great for Birds<\/h2>\n<p>Many songbirds don\u2019t migrate for the winter and rely on local food sources. However, well into the season, those food supplies can dwindle, especially if it\u2019s been a long and cold winter. Those of us who enjoy hosting these birds in our backyard help out by providing seed in feeders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Two cats watching a chickadee at a bird feeder outside a window\" class=\"wp-image-25796 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The most avid bird watchers in my house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-but-you-can-go-a-step-further-by-providing-them-with-essential-nutrients-that-can-be-hard-to-find-in-the-winter\">But you can go a step further by providing them with essential nutrients that can be hard to find in the winter.<\/h3>\n<p>Birds need high-protein and high-fat sources to survive extremely cold temperatures, which is why this childhood craft isn\u2019t just for the kids \u2013 it\u2019s for the birds. Peanut butter is an excellent source of both protein and fat. Pine cone bird feeders are easy and quick to make and can provide birds with much-needed food this winter. Let\u2019s make a few!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-s-what-you-ll-need\">Here\u2019s What You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Supplies to make pine cone bird feeders\" class=\"wp-image-25793 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pine-cones\">Pine Cones<\/h3>\n<p>Larger pine cones are great if you can get your hands on them. But even smaller, sturdy cones, like those from Ponderosa pines are just fine. Before using them, you\u2019ll want to bake them first. This will kill any bugs hiding in them and open them up a bit more, which makes it easier to pack in more peanut butter.<\/p>\n<p>You can read how to bake pine cones for this (and other crafts) here.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-string-or-twine\">String or Twine<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='1800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Pine cones with string tied to the tops\" class=\"wp-image-25795 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-6-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s best to use string or twine that will break down naturally. That way, you don\u2019t have to worry about collecting it once the birds have finished with the feeder. 100% cotton yarn, such as the Sugar \u2018n Cream dishcloth cotton or baker\u2019s\/butcher string work well. Jute twine is also a good option.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peanut-butter\">Peanut Butter<\/h3>\n<p>Peanut butter is good for birds in the same way it\u2019s good for us \u2013 it\u2019s high in protein and filled with healthy fats. The same birds that rely on insects during the summer will benefit from a reliable source of nutrient-dense food in the winter, and these bird feeders fit the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Just like us, birds don\u2019t need the added sugar, so opt for natural or zero-sugar varieties of peanut butter. If you want to go the extra mile, use chunky peanut butter. You\u2019ll have a backyard full of happy birds.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peanut-butter-alternatives\">Peanut Butter Alternatives<\/h3>\n<p>Birds such as chickadees, woodpeckers, nuthatches and bluejays all benefit from a quality fat source during cold winters. If you want to offer them something beyond peanut butter, lard and beef tallow are both excellent options that are easy to find in the supermarket. Birds can easily metabolize these animal fats.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A nuthatch landing on a pine cone feeder\" class=\"wp-image-25791 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This little nuthatch found my pine cone feeder within moments of my hanging it up. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-birdseed\">Birdseed<\/h3>\n<p>Use whatever bird seed you normally put in your bird feeders. Something that\u2019s geared towards songbirds will have several types of seeds, including sunflower, cracked corn and millet and will appeal to more varieties of birds.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crushed-peanuts\">Crushed Peanuts<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have birdseed on hand, unsalted peanuts are an excellent alternative. I roughly chopped these peanuts with my chef\u2019s knife.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pine-cone-bird-feeders-a-quick-refresher\">Pine Cone Bird Feeders \u2013 a Quick Refresher<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman's hand putting peanut butter on a pine cone\" class=\"wp-image-25794 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pine-cone-feeder-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tie a length of twine around the top of the pine cone.<\/li>\n<li>Using a rubber spatula, press peanut butter all over the cone. (You might want to wear gloves for this.) Coat the bottom of the cone and try to get as much peanut butter between the petals of the pine cone as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Roll the pine cone in birdseed or crushed peanuts.<\/li>\n<li>Hang where birds will visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And, of course, this is always a fun craft to do with the kids or grandkids.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-body{font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11px;color:#000000;background-image:none;background-position:inherit;background-repeat:no-repeat;padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-body .privacyPolicy{font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11px;color:#000000;}\n#af-form-1000191877 {border: 0;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-standards .af-element{padding-left:15px;padding-right:15px;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-quirksMode{padding-left:15px;padding-right:15px;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-header{font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-bottom-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-width:1px;background-image:url(\"https:\/\/forms.aweber.com\/images\/auto\/body\/888\/888\/222\/222\");background-position:top left;background-repeat:repeat-x;background-color:#222222;padding-left:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-top:9px;padding-bottom:9px;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-footer{font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:#000000;border-top-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-bottom-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-width:1px;background-image:none;background-color:transparent;padding-left:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-body input.text, #af-form-1000191877 .af-body textarea{border-color:#000000;border-width:1px;border-style:solid;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000000;background-color:#FFFFFF;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-body input.text:focus, #af-form-1000191877 .af-body textarea:focus{border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#5E5E5E;background-color:#FFFAD6;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-body label.previewLabel{font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#4D4D4D;display:block;float:left;text-align:left;width:25%;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-body .af-textWrap{width:70%;display:block;float:right;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .buttonContainer input.submit{font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000000;background-color:#FCB900;background-image:none;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .buttonContainer{text-align:center;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-body label.choice{font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000000;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .af-body a{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;color:#000000;}\n#af-form-1000191877, #af-form-1000191877 .quirksMode{width:100%;max-width:326.444222px;}\n#af-form-1000191877.af-quirksMode{overflow-x:hidden;}\n#af-form-1000191877{overflow:hidden;}\n#af-form-1000191877 button,#af-form-1000191877 input,#af-form-1000191877 submit,#af-form-1000191877 textarea,#af-form-1000191877 select,#af-form-1000191877 label,#af-form-1000191877 optgroup,#af-form-1000191877 option {float:none;margin:0;position:static;}\n#af-form-1000191877 select,#af-form-1000191877 label,#af-form-1000191877 optgroup,#af-form-1000191877 option {padding:0;}\n#af-form-1000191877 input,#af-form-1000191877 button,#af-form-1000191877 textarea,#af-form-1000191877 select {font-size:100%;}\n#af-form-1000191877 .buttonContainer input.submit {width:auto;}\n#af-form-1000191877 form,#af-form-1000191877 textarea,.af-form-wrapper,.af-form-close-button,#af-form-1000191877 img {float:none;color:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;position:static;background-color:none;border:none;}\n#af-form-1000191877 div {margin:0;}\n#af-form-1000191877 {display:block;}\n\n.af-clear{clear:both;}\n.af-form{box-sizing:border-box; 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