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An ice cream cone bird feeder covered in seeds sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by colorful artificial autumn leaves, a straw bale, and small decorative gourds in the background.

How to Make an Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder

Make an Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder with kids using peanut butter and birdseed. This easy, fun craft is perfect for backyard birdwatching.

Course bird feeder
Keyword Bird Feeder Cone, ice cream cone bird feeder
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • ice cream sugar cones 

  • birdseed
  • 
jute cord
  • 
peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Carefully cut the tips off of your ice cream cones, creating an opening just large enough for the jute to get through. 
  2. Coat the cones with a thin, even layer of peanut butter.
  3. Roll the cone in bird seed. 
  4. Cut a piece of jute cord to a desired length, tie a knot in the bottom half of the cord.
  5. Slide the cone down, wide side down, over the cord and let the cone rest on the knot. 
  6. Tie a loop at the top for hanging. 
  7. Place your sugar cone bird feeder outside for your bird friends.