How to Safely Dye Birdseed

The key to safely dyeing bird seed is the dye itself. Synthetic dyes have been linked to a host of different tumors throughout the body and cancer in lab rats. They can contain coal tar and petroleum, which may prove fatal for birds. All-natural dyes---totally organic and made from plant extracts---are not only non-toxic but also healthy.

Things You'll Need

  • All-natural organic food dye
  • Bird seed
  • Bowl
  • Stirring spoon
  • Cookie sheet
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Instructions

  1. Coloring Bird Seed Safely

    • 1

      Pour bird seed into a bowl and add the natural food coloring.

    • 2

      Stir the natural food dye into the bird seed. Mix the seed with the stirring spoon to evenly distribute the coloring. Add more coloring for a darker color.

    • 3

      Pour the colored bird seed onto a cookie sheet to dry. Make sure to spread it out evenly on the sheet to avoid clumping.

    • 4

      Leave the baking sheet in the sun or slide it into the oven and set it at a low temperature to dry faster.