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How to Build A DIY Bird Feeder

Follow along with this simple, at-home crafting tutorial to build nature-friendly bird feeders using pinecones, coconut shells or even toast to attract over-wintering songbirds to your home. A perfect dreary-day activity to occupy kids stuck indoors!

What you’ll need:

* Peanut butter (all-natural preferable)
* Coconut oil or shortening
* Bird seed (black oil sunflower seed, wildflower mix or similar)
* Pinecones
* Twine
* Small metal S-hook (optional)

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