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How do you make a simple bird feeder?
A water or milk jug winter bird feeder is easy to make and inexpensive. Rinse out the jug, cut open the sides, cut or drill holes for a thin dowel or chopstick perch, add the birdseed and hang it in a tree.
How do you make bird feeders out of toilet paper rolls?
Directions:
- Using a popsicle stick, cover outside of toilet paper roll with peanut butter.
- Roll the peanut butter covered toilet paper roll in the bird seed until covered.
- Thread a piece of twine through the toilet paper roll and knot.
- Hang where birds can enjoy.
What should I hang my bird feeder on?
A simple hook or a length of twine, rope, chain, or cord is all that is typically needed to hang a new bird feeder instantly. If the feeder already has a large enough built-in hook or loop, even that may not be necessary.
How can I make a bird feeder out of a plastic bottle?
If you have more excess plastic bottles, there are other bird feeder designs you can try: Cut a single broad feeding window from one side of the bottle, 2 to 3 inches from the bottom.
How big of a hole do you need for a bird feeder?
Cut holes large enough to fit the perches completely through the bottle, about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom of the bottle. The perch dowels should fit snugly into the holes and extend completely across the bottle and out the matching hole on the opposite side.
How to make a bird feeder out of a tea cup?
Roll your vegetable fat or lard into a ball and place in a tray with your bird seed. Cover with seeds. Aim for about one-third fat to two-thirds seed mixture. Push in a small twig to act as a perch. Now hang your tea cup bird feeder in your garden for the birds to enjoy and you to admire.
What can I use to keep squirrels out of my bird feeder?
Use bottles to create a loose, movable baffle to keep squirrels from climbing poles or wires and getting into your bird feeder. Cut the bottom off a large bottle and use the plastic disk to create a roof shelter for a small feeder.