Edible Birdhouses transform backyards into a sought-after bird sanctuary
The greatest gifts are those that can be shared with others. For nature lovers, there is nothing better than a gift that allows them to enjoy the local wildlife while taking care of it at the same time.
For bird lovers, whether they are avid ornithologists or just folks who take pleasure in the flash of red of a landing Cardinal, the frenzied winged flight of a little Gold Finch or the wide swoop of a Sparrow visiting their backyard, they will enjoy the gift of a handmade birdhouse that invites the creatures to visit and stay a while.
This is not just any birdhouse found in the local craft store or farmer’s market. This is an edible birdhouse—an all-you-can-eat buffet for birds. The birdhouse is constructed with white pine wood covered with specially selected seeds to nourish and attract specific bird species.
These edible birdhouses have roofs made of high nutritional thistle to attract Finches and Song Birds, decorations of black oil sunflower packed with energy for the Cardinals, Chickadees and Nuthatches and walls made of red milo, a favorite of the Doves. Cracked corn, sunflower seeds, and wheat round out the feast for the Pine Siskins, Blue Jays and Woodpeckers among the other regional birds who fly in for a meal. The black oil sunflower and habanero peppers act as a defense against greedy squirrels but are easy for all birds to eat.
The creator of these consumable structures is Richard Denchfield, the founder of Hidden Creek Artisans who started making the birdhouses in 2012. Each edible birdhouse is a unique creation and individually made by hand. The artist uses the color and texture of the seed to evoke the personality of each house. Ecologically sound, non-toxic, edible glue and only the highest quality seeds are used to create the birdhouses.
These edible birdhouses are a gift that keeps on giving. They can easily be re-seeded season after season after the birds eat off the seeds. Instructions are included on how to keep the bird seed diner filled and what kind of reactions the birds will have to the different kinds of seeds. It’s good to know, for example, that sunflower seeds have a high percentage of meat and are a very nutritious source of high-quality protein. Sunflower seeds will tend to disappear first from the edible birdhouse. In fact, the birds will push aside other kinds of seed in pursuit of the sunflower seed. Re-seeding gives the recipient the opportunity to give the birdhouse a new look each time.
In fact, many of those gifted with an edible birdhouse decide to buy a second one. That way they always have one house ready to be put in place while they take their time re-seeding the house that the winged guests have picked clean.
Since each edible birdhouse is made with high quality pine wood, Hidden Creek Artisans is able to guarantee the house lasts five or more years, with a discount trade-in on the old house for a new one allowing many generations of birds to be nourished and the birdhouse owner has many years of pleasure watching the flocks and variety of birds who drop in for a visit and a meal.
For more information or to purchase Edible Birdhouses, visit www.ediblebirdhouses.com or call 1-800-977-1117.