How to Make Your Own Wild Bird Food

By irwriter

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Rolled oats (not instant)
Sunflower seeds
Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or just about any dried fruit)
Peanuts
Some commercial seed mix

Step 1:
Mix the ingredients together. It doesn't really matter how much of each you use, although you should use more rolled oats and seeds than fruit and nuts.
Step 2:
Spread the seed mixture on the ground or in a bird feeder.
Step 3:
Watch the birds enjoy their healthy treat!

Tips & Warnings

Always use fresh ingredients for your seed mixture.
For a special treat for jays and other nut lovers, spread some peanut butter on a pinecone or large nut, and then roll it in your seed mixture. Hang on a tree limb for the birds to enjoy.

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