Step 1

Boil 1/4 cup of water.

Step 2

Add the water to a bowl and then stir in 1/2 a package of unflavored gelatin. Mix well.

Step 3

Stir in corn syrup.

Step 4

Then stir in flour until everything is combined.

Step 5

Add this mixture to the bird seed. Mix well. I find it easiest just to use my hands for this portion.

Step 6

Stuff the mixture down inside your mason jar. Add in your dowel rod and add mixture in around the rod.

Step 7

Continue until the mixture is in the jar then press down well.

Step 8

Cut off a long piece of wire and then wrap both ends around the handle of the mason jar.

Step 9

Hang your mason jar bird feeder anywhere in your yard where you want to attract the birds.