How to make a simple bird feeder ... from a roll of toilet paper. A fun (and educational) activity for children
Looking for some creative ideas? You can make a bird feeder… from a simple roll of toilet paper!
This is a very fun (and educational) activity for children, which will allow you to observe many birds on your balcony, helping the birds to find something to eat.
Let's see how to make a bird feeder with things you may already have at home by recycling a cardboard tube.
Index
Necessary
- Roll of toilet paper or paper towel
- rope the thread
- Nuts and seeds: sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, chopped corn, unsalted shelled peanuts, raisins (see below "Each species has its own food")
- Homemade peanut butter (do not use packaged products, they may contain harmful ingredients such as salt, sugar and xylitol, see “warnings” below).
Here is the recipe to prepare it: Peanut butter: the recipe to prepare it at home
As an alternative to peanut butter, you can also use the Thain sauce (for the recipe click here).
Method
- Brush the cardboard tube with peanut butter or tahini and roll it onto a plate with the chopped mixed seeds.
- Thread the wire into the tube and attach it in a place where the birds will feel safer.
@The Woodland Trust
Each species has its own food
It will be important to vary and customize the "buffet" of your birdgarden based on your regular visitors. Learn to recognize the birds in your garden and choose how to feed them accordingly by following this simple table:
@Lipu
Warnings
Some children may be allergic to nuts or seeds, be careful!
Don't use packaged peanut butter, some peanut butters contain xylitol, which can cause liver failure and be potentially fatal to dogs.
Farinaceous are not considered the ideal food for birds. Seeds rich in "good" fats are always the preferred diet.
Done!
Well, now you are ready to turn your balcony into a beautiful bird garden!
And observe them together with your children.
Font: The Woodland Trust / Flag
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