This Easter egg bird feeder is a fun and festive way to welcome spring and Easter while attracting backyard birds! These adorable DIY bird feeders are easy to make, using a few simple supplies. Give your feathered friends a special treat while adding a cute seasonal touch to gardens, patios, and outdoor spaces!
Hang your homemade bird feeders from tree branches, metal garden hooks, flower basket hangers, or place them in a window box for a closer look at visiting birds. Whether you’re crafting with kids or making them solo, this nature-friendly Easter craft is the perfect way to celebrate the season while supporting local wildlife!
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How to Make an Easter Egg Bird Feeder
Materials:
Equipment:
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Prepare the birdseed mixture
- Pour 1/2 cup of cold water into a mixing bowl.
- Add 2 packages of gelatin to the bowl.
- Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water into the bowl. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Pour 2-1/2 cups of bird seed into the gelatin mixture.
- Stir until well mixed, then refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the egg mold
- Separate a plastic Easter egg into 2 halves. Cut the plastic hinge, if needed.
- Cut a 12 inch piece of twine and fold it in half. Tie a knot near the fold.
- Slide the ends of the twine up through the holes in the egg top.
- Spray both halves of the egg generously with cooking spray.You can also brush a small amount of regular cooking oil into the egg halves.
Step 4: Fill the mold
- Hold the egg halves in one hand (or set them together) and place the knotted twine so it goes into the bottom half of the egg.
- Fill both halves of the egg with the birdseed mixture, pressing it down with a spoon so it’s well packed.
- Close the plastic egg, pressing the halves of the birdseed ornament together.
Step 5: Refrigerate the eggs
- After a few minutes, carefully remove the top of the plastic egg.
- Repeat to make more birdseed ornaments. This amount of birdseed mixture should make about 12 egg bird feeders, but this may vary depending on the size of the plastic eggs used. Set the the bird feeders in an egg carton, egg holder, or muffin tin and refrigerate overnight.
Step 6: Remove the birdseed ornament
- Remove the egg from the bottom half of the “shell.”
- Tie the twine into a knot.
- Your Easter egg bird feeder is complete!
- Hang your Easter egg bird feeders outside and see what feathered friends come to visit!
Helpful Tips:
- Make sure to spray the plastic egg really well with cooking spray before filling it with the birdseed mixture. Without doing this first, the birdseed ornament will break in half when you try to remove it from the plastic egg.
- To get the best egg shape for your birdseed ornament, fill the egg really full with the birdseed mixture before closing it. Otherwise, the egg will have gaps and can break apart more easily.
What type of birdseed should I use for my egg shaped bird feeder?
The best birdseed for your Easter egg bird feeder depends on the types of birds native to your area. To find the right mix, check online resources or visit a local garden center or wild bird supply store for expert recommendations. You’ll also want to consider which birds you’d like to attract—and which ones you’d prefer to keep away!
For our birdseed Easter eggs, we used a songbird seed mix with small, easy-to-compress seeds that fit well into the egg mold. This mix worked great for our local feathered friends, ensuring they had a tasty and accessible treat.
Do I have to use gelatin to make a bird feeder ornament?
No, there are definitely other options. Gelatin works well for this project, creating an egg shape that holds up well. But if you don’t like working with gelatin for dietary or religious reasons, you can also use agar agar.
Agar agar is a vegan, plant-based alternative to gelatin, but it’s much more powerful, so a little goes a long way! Unlike gelatin, it needs to be boiled on the stove to fully dissolve and activate its thickening properties.
Or, for a different type of bird feeder, follow our simple tutorial and use peanut butter to make a pinecone bird feeder!
Are gelatin and cooking spray safe to use in birdseed ornaments?
All the ingredients in these Easter egg bird feeders are safe for birds to consume. Here’s what we learned about using gelatin and cooking spray in homemade birdseed ornaments:
Gelatin is commonly used in birdseed ornaments to help the seeds stick together. It’s safe for birds in small amounts, as long as it’s unflavoured gelatin. Avoid flavoured varieties, as they contain added sugars or artificial sweeteners that can be harmful to birds.
Another key factor is temperature. These birdseed Easter eggs are best used in winter or early spring when temperatures stay cool. Warmer weather increases the risk of mold growth, which can be dangerous for birds and other wildlife.
Cooking spray is also considered safe for wild birds. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology even uses it when making birdseed cookies, which suggests it poses no major risk.
However, aerosol sprays in general can be harmful if used with birds present, so it’s best to apply the spray in a well-ventilated area if you have pet birds at home. If you’re concerned about oil residue, simply pat the birdseed egg with a paper towel after unmolding to remove the excess before placing it outdoors.
What’s the best place to hang my egg bird feeder?
Choosing the right spot for your Easter egg bird feeder ensures that birds can easily access it while keeping unwanted visitors away. Be sure to hang the feeder where birds can comfortably perch and eat. Placing it near tree branches, on a shepherd’s hook, or on a sturdy plant hanger can give birds a place to land while they enjoy their treat. You can also use a multi-level shepherd’s hook to allow hanging the ornament and perching!
If squirrels or other animals start hogging your egg-shaped bird feeder, try hanging it from thinner branches that won’t support their weight. You can also place it under a squirrel baffle to help keep the focus on feeding the birds.
These birdseed eggs are sure to bring plenty of birdwatching joy! This Easter egg bird feeder is a fun and festive way to welcome spring, while giving backyard birds a tasty treat. Make a whole dozen and hang them throughout your yard to attract a variety of feathered visitors.
Here’s even more DIY bird feeder ideas:
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