This tutorial provides not just a nutritious snack for your chickens but also a visually appealing addition to your coop, and it's a great way to involve family members in caring for your feathered friends.
In a saucepan, combine water and gelatin packets. Heat over low until the gelatin dissolves completely.
1 c. Water, 2 packets Unflavored Gelatin
In a mixing bowl, combine the bird seed, flour, and honey. Pour the gelatin mixture over the bird seed mixture and stir until well coated.
2 c. Bird Seed Mix, 1/2 c. Flour, 2 tbsp. Honey
Place cookie cutters on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray the inside of each cutter with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon the bird seed mixture into each cutter, pressing firmly to compact. Insert a straw piece into each to form a hole for hanging.
Allow the blocks to set by leaving them undisturbed at room temperature for a few hours or until hardened.
Once set, gently press the blocks out of the cutters. Remove the straws, leaving the holes intact.
Notes
Ensure the bird seed mixture is compacted firmly within the cookie cutters to prevent the blocks from crumbling.Use a variety of cookie cutter shapes for a fun mix of seed blocks.These homemade blocks are ideal for occasional treats and should not replace the chickens' primary food source.