Homemade Birdseed Hanger

Unwrap and straighten a wire coat hanger. Untwist the neck of the hanger, using pliers if necessary, and then use your hands to straighten the curved sections of the hanger. Cut the wire hanger at this point to your desired size using wire cutters. The size should be 4 inches longer than you wish your finished product to be. This allows for a hook to hang it from.

Bend your hangers into your desired shape, using your hands. You can use different objects to help you achieve your desired shape. For example, for a circle, wrap the hanger around a lemon or an apple. Bend the 4-inch excess of the hanger over to create a hook to hang it with.

Place 4 cups of wild birdseed into a large mixing bowl. Pour 2 tbsp. of maple syrup into the birdseed at a time. Use your hands to mix the birdseed and syrup together, adding more syrup until the birdseed sticks together in a clump. Usually, this is approximately 1 cup of syrup, although the amount may vary.

Use your hands to mold the syrup-covered birdseed onto your molded hangers. Press the birdseed firmly to make sure it is compact.

Place your birdseed hangers onto a parchment paper-covered baking sheet. Bake the hanger in a preheated oven set at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Check the progress of the cooking every 3 minutes until it has a glossy sheen. Cooking times may vary.

Allow the hangers to cool. Hang them up for the birds to enjoy.