Easy Cheerios Bird Feeders (2024)

FAQs

How do you make a bird feeder out of Cheerios? ›

Use a table knife to spread peanut butter on the outside of the cone, and place Cheerios and sprinkle birdseed all over the cone, pressing them into the peanut butter with your fingers to keep them in place.

Cheerio Bird Feeders

Make a small loop at one end of the pipe cleaner. Then have fun threading cheerios onto the pipe cleaner, try not to eat too many as you go!!! Once the pipe cleaner is full of cheerios twist the two ends of the pipe cleaner together and bend the bird feeder into any shape you choose.

Birds can eat Cheerios and often love to do so. But that does not mean that they are the healthiest choice for birds (or even for us!). Their high sugar content and salt content mean that they are not the best option if you are looking for foods to share with the birds.

Step 1: Put a knot into one end of your pipe cleaner/wire, approx 5cm from the end. Step 2: Thread through some of your Cheerios, pushing them all the way to the knot. Step 3: Thread through your raisins. If using chopped-up fruit bars, ask an adult to help you make a small hole in the centre with a pointed knife.

Skewer an empty plastic bottle with two wooden spoons and fill with birdseed for this super easy feeder. You'll need a utility blade like an X-Acto knife to cut the holes for the spoons. Be sure to cut larger holes by the mouths of the spoons so birdseed can spill out.

Bird Feeder

Here are seeds and crumbs. Sprinkle them on and see what comes. One cardinal, one chickadee, one junco, one jay. Four of my bird friends are eating today.

Early in the morning between 7 am and 11 am - when the sun has fully risen - tends to be the best time where you'll find more birds are out feeding.

Yes! Birds can eat Cheerios since the cereal is made from whole-grain oats, which are essentially seeds from oats plants. The grain part is suitable for birds, but the other additives to make the Cheerios tasty for humans can be bad for birds. Be sure to avoid Cheerios with higher sugar content!

Squirrels naturally love the grains and nuts incorporated into most cereals. Chex, Cheerios, Cap'n Crunch, shredded wheat, corn flakes, grape nuts–squirrels devour these tasty treats.

Bird feeders are best hung in a place where your visiting birds feel safe from predators. Most important: Avoid open and noisy areas and hang your bird feeders at eye level or a little above. Do not hang feeders too close to any place where squirrels can jump on them, or too low they are within a cat's reach.

Do wild birds recognize humans who feed them? ›

With that said, birds remember human kindness and learn to associate you with it, and they don't forget reliable food and water sources. So, if you are regularly filling your feeders and baths, the birds will use them and learn that you are the one providing them with the food when they see you doing so.

Porridge oats could also be a nutritious food source for the birds in your garden, and chances are you'll have them readily available in your kitchen. However, ensure the oats are uncooked as cooked oats could harden around a bird's beak.

Feeders often attract unusually large numbers of hummingbirds to one area – this can be a joy to watch, but also means any fungus or bacteria in the feeder will affect many birds. These infections can cause their tongues to swell and often result in death, a sad outcome for birds and bird lovers.

Sugary Cereal

There are healthier ways for your bird to get his or her crunch on. If you want to go the cereal route, make it of the low-sugar, low-sodium variety, plain Cheerios vs. Honey Nut Cheerios, for example. And keep it to a couple of beak-sized pieces.

Empty plastic soda bottles or gallon milk jug containers also make good DIY winter bird feeders. Tie some twine or string around the bottle, add perches—tree twigs, pencils, dowels, chopsticks, or wooden spoons—and insert birdseed into the receptacle and you're good to go.

Homemade Milk Bottle Bird Feeder

Save a milk bottle, wash it, and fill the bottom with birdseed. Make a hole for the bird, and don't forget to include a perch for the birds to rest on while they snack on their seed.

Roll the toilet paper roll on a plate filled with birdseed. If desired, string a loop of hemp twine through the toilet paper roll. Hang the toilet paper roll bird feeder on a bush, or slide it onto a branch. Your toilet paper roll bird feeder is complete!

Place a line of glue on the teacup from the rim to the bottom, exactly opposite the handle. Then, holding the teacup by the handle, press the cup down into the saucer. Make sure the cup is at the back half of the saucer so there is room for the birdseed to “spill out” in front of the cup.

“I don't feed the birds because they need me; I feed the birds because I need them.”

What is the Robin bird rhyme? ›

Little Robin Redbreast sat upon a tree. Up went kitty cat and down went he. Down came kitty cat, away Robin ran. Says little Robin Redbreast, “Catch me if you can.”

Migration: Spring and fall migration are two of the best times to see many birds.

Sometimes when I fill my bird feeders in late afternoon, I notice the food is gone by morning. When food vanishes overnight, I suspect deer, raccoons, opossums and flying squirrels are the likely culprits. But when seed disappear during the day, feathered seed-hoarders might be the ones responsible.

The most popular bird feeder heights for popular backyard birds are: Cardinals and finches (feed at lower levels) – approximately eye level, 5–6 feet. Woodpeckers (feed higher in trees) – 6–10 feet. Hummingbirds (feed from flowering bushes and vines) – 3–6 feet.

Choose the Right Food

Safflower seeds, black oil sunflower seeds, and white milo are among a Northern Cardinal's favorite seed options. In addition to large seeds, Cardinals enjoy eating crushed peanuts, cracked corn, and berries. During the winter, small chunks of suet are another great choice.

Rice and cereals

Any dry breakfast cereal makes for useful bird food, although you need to be careful only to put out small amounts at a time.

It might seem strange to feed them eggs, but cooked eggs are a highly nutritious and wholesome meal for many wild birds. They also love crushed eggshells, so you could even cook and crush up your boiled egg leftovers to feed to the garden birds!

Bread products contain very little nutritional value for wildlife. In fact, they can be full of sugars, sodium and carbohydrates. Sadly, these ingredients can be deadly to birds, squirrels, fish and many other animals that are not equipped to digest this unnatural diet.

Other favorites aren't exactly natural, but the squirrels love them anyway. These additional foods include peanuts, peanut butter, pecans, pistachios, grapes, corn, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, strawberries, carrots, apples, sunflower seeds and even snack items, such as Oreo® cookies.

Offer foods squirrels don't like.

So stock your bird feeder with such fare as safflower seed, nyjer seed, and white proso millet, which squirrels don't care for and they'll likely head elsewhere for their next meal.

Should I put water near a bird feeder? ›

Forgetting Water

Birds seek water to drink and bathe, so birdbaths placed near feeders will attract more birds to the area. According to Project FeederWatch, birds prefer birdbaths that are at ground level, but will visit raised baths as well. It's important to change the water regularly to keep it fresh and clean.

The easiest way to protect your seeders and feed is to move them to shelter when it rains, if possible. Feeders that are on poles or stands should be placed under an awning, covered porch, or patio.

Leave Feeders Empty For A Few Days

Not only does this encourage birds to go elsewhere but it also takes away a valuable source of food that your backyard birds depend on. So why is leaving feeders empty for a few days before refilling them fine? First, birds will not starve.

When bad weather hits, birds generally seek shelter from wind and rain in dense shrubs or thickets, next to heavy tree trunks, and on the downwind side of woods and forests. Cavity-nesting birds hunker down in nest boxes and natural cavities to ride out storms.

DEAR SHERRY: Some bird species have a terrific sense of smell, but most birds rely on their vision. They sit in trees or fly overhead, looking for sources of food. A shift in light or a movement can attract their attention and if they recognize it as food, they sweep in. Birds spend much of their time looking for food.

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Birds can eat Cheerios and often love to do so. But that does not mean that they are the healthiest choice for birds (or even for us!). Their high sugar content and salt content mean that they are not the best option if you are looking for foods to share with the birds.

In general, however, most birds can eat raisins safely. Raisins are a good source of natural sugar and nutrients, and they can be a healthy treat for your feathered friends. Just be sure to offer them in moderation, as too many raisins can cause digestive issues.

It's not the worst food you can give to birds. It's not toxic like chocolate or honey; a small amount probably won't cause significant problems. However, it's best to avoid feeding popcorn to birds in large quantities. Never give birds salted, cheese-covered, buttered, or caramel popcorn.

Hummingbird Meaning and Symbolism

To some, sighting a hummingbird signals that challenging times are over and healing can begin. To others, these tiny fliers are an inspiring sign of hope and good luck. Hummingbirds also can have a spiritual significance and mean the spirit of a loved one is near.

Why do hummingbirds poop around feeders? ›

Yes, hummingbirds do poop. Like other birds, they do need to expel waste after consuming the food that they need to eat. As with other creatures that eat a lot, the waste has to come out at the other end too.

No, the water for your nectar does not need to be boiled. Just be sure to stir or shake your mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved in the water.

Empty plastic soda bottles or gallon milk jug containers also make good DIY winter bird feeders. Tie some twine or string around the bottle, add perches—tree twigs, pencils, dowels, chopsticks, or wooden spoons—and insert birdseed into the receptacle and you're good to go.

Cereals. Many backyard squirrel-watchers feed cereal to squirrels. Squirrels naturally love the grains and nuts incorporated into most cereals. Chex, Cheerios, Cap'n Crunch, shredded wheat, corn flakes, grape nuts–squirrels devour these tasty treats.

Cover your coated pinecone or stick in birdseed mix. The seeds will stick to the peanut butter or Crisco, which will harden after a few hours and hold the seeds in place, creating a tasty snack for the visiting bird species.

Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water (for example, 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water) until the sugar is dissolved. Do not add red dye. Fill your hummingbird feeders with the sugar water and place outside. Extra sugar water can be stored in a refrigerator.

Tie a piece of twine around the neck of the bottle as a hanger for the birdfeeder. Fill the bottle from the top with the birdseed and hang your feeder outside for the birds to enjoy. The seeds will fall out onto the spoons as the birds eat. It's a perfect treat for your backyard birds.

Other favorites aren't exactly natural, but the squirrels love them anyway. These additional foods include peanuts, peanut butter, pecans, pistachios, grapes, corn, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, strawberries, carrots, apples, sunflower seeds and even snack items, such as Oreo® cookies.

Rice and cereals

Any dry breakfast cereal makes for useful bird food, although you need to be careful only to put out small amounts at a time. And make sure there's a supply of drinking water nearby, since it quickly turns into pulp once wet. Uncooked porridge oats are also fine for a number of birds.

Can birds eat oatmeal? ›

Porridge oats could also be a nutritious food source for the birds in your garden, and chances are you'll have them readily available in your kitchen. However, ensure the oats are uncooked as cooked oats could harden around a bird's beak.