Method Slice the apples into rings, remove the core and thread twine through the hole, tying to create a loop. Spread the lower half of the apple slices with peanut butter. Dunk into birdseed so that it sticks to the peanut butter. Hang them in your garden trees and watch the birds enjoy their winter treat!
How do you hang apples?
Hanging Apples Rather than putting apples in a barrel full of water to float, tie strings to the stems. Then hang each individual apple to a clothesline. Without using their hands, participants must eat the majority of the apple of their choosing. Apples can be replaced with other treats, such as doughnuts.
How do you get birds to eat apples?
Push the sunflower seeds into the top half of the apple for the birds to eat. Make perches for your birds by pushing one stick into either side of the apple, near the bottom. Again, if this is too tricky, get an adult to help you. Take care when holding a stick too, particularly if other people are around!
Will birds eat apple pieces?
Birds can eat the older rotting apples, but you can also slice ripe ones up and offer them on your feeder.
How do you dry apple slices for birds?
Arrange fruit slices or whole small fruits in a single layer on nonstick baking sheets, making sure the pieces aren't touching. Put a sheet on each oven rack. Allow 1-1/2 in. on all sides of the tray so air can circulate while the fruit dries.
