Convenient DIY bird feeder. How to make a bird feeder
How to decorate a bird feeder is a pleasant concern for many people, especially children. If you need to do simple craft, then it will be enough to use a cardboard box or a plastic bottle. A more reliable option is houses made of plywood and boards. But such designs look simple. They can be decorated various parts so that they look aesthetically pleasing and interesting, and not boring, as is usually the case.
What should feeders be like?
Building a feeder is not difficult. But usually it has an unremarkable appearance. But there are many ways to make it unusual, interesting and beautiful. The main thing is the designer’s imagination. For example, you can make a structure of a regular shape, but then paint it with paints or stick on colored paper, various images, make inscriptions, and attach various figures. Feeders are also very popular unusual shape.
But it is not recommended to use various rattling materials or those that shine or rustle. They will act as bird repellers. In addition, the decorations themselves that are used on the feeder should not interfere with humans and birds. The decoration should be thought out in such a way that it is not difficult for a person to pour food into the container, and it is easy for birds to fly up and get their portion of food.
In addition, there are some requirements for such structures that are recommended to be observed during their design process:
- The product should be comfortable for birds.
- The sides and lid must be protected from precipitation and wind. Due to exposure to water, grain and other feed will simply spoil.
- You can use any materials to create an item, but it is recommended to choose those that are resistant to moisture. Otherwise, the design will have to be changed later.
- You cannot make sharp corners so as not to harm living creatures.
- If the feeder is intended for small birds, then its size should also be small. Otherwise, large and aggressive birds will simply steal food.
It doesn’t matter what material is used to create such structures, the main thing is that they meet the following requirements:
- reliability;
- strength;
- durability;
- practicality;
- safety;
- comfort.
Proper preparation will make the feeder very attractive to birds, which will be interesting to watch for both adults and children.
How to design simple feeders
Coloring the feeder is not difficult. Ordinary paints transform a structure. In addition, thanks to them, the craft will last much longer. Thanks to an additional layer of varnish or drying oil, the “dining room” for birds will look new and fresh. The master will choose the plot, shades and patterns according to his taste. Winter motifs, images of plants and birds are usually used.
If you completely paint the feeder, it will look like a house from a fairy tale. But you can paste ready-made drawings if you can’t handle them yourself.
An interesting option is to decorate only the lid of the structure. First it must be painted in one tone, and then painted. You can use ready-made stencils when designing the product. Another option is to draw certain elements. For example, you can outline the entrance hole with paint, and then draw an ornament on the walls.
It is necessary to prepare paints, primer, brush in advance and select a suitable pattern. The image doesn’t have to be complex—a regular outline will do. For example, you can draw butterflies, birds, houses, bees, flowers, beetles.
White acrylic paint can be used as a primer. It is supposed to cover all surfaces on which painting will later be done. Then wait until the layer dries. After that, translate the motif and start coloring it. Acrylic or gouache are suitable paints. When the image is completely dry, all that remains is to cover everything with a protective varnish - it is better to do several layers. It is recommended to use colorless acrylic, as it has virtually no aroma.
There is another way to decorate the walls and roof of the product. It is necessary to coat them with floury glue or gelatin, and then sprinkle them with grains, seeds, cereals, nuts, dried berries and other things that are suitable as food for birds. Such designs quickly attract birds.
Feeders can be constructed from various materials. The easiest way is to use a shoebox and make appropriate holes in it. A milk or juice box will also work. Plastic bottles of different sizes are also often used - usually from 1.5 liters to 5 liters. You also need to make special holes in them and then tie the container tightly to the branch.
Wooden bird feeders look more serious than cardboard and plastic ones. This craft will definitely decorate your yard. It can be made from plywood, boards, ordinary branches and trunks, logs. You can design a “dining room” for birds in the form of a house, a mill, or a beehive. But such work requires skills.
Unusual feeders
Exist different kinds bird feeders. Depending on your own imagination and capabilities, you can construct completely unusual specimens. To make a feeder original, you don’t need rare and expensive materials. Even the most ordinary items can make a craft fun.
For example, you can use an old cup and saucer and a teapot for brewing. Place the plate and cup on the stand. Cover them with food. Place the teapot vertically, as if something were being poured from it into a cup. Fix this design on a tree. You can also get by with a regular cup and saucer. It is necessary to make 4 holes along the edge of the latter at an equal distance between each other. Glue the cup to the saucer and thread ropes through the holes, using which the structure will be suspended from the branches.
Another interesting option, from what you can make a feeder are ordinary tin cans. In addition, you will need popsicle sticks, glue and a brush, pieces of material, twine, paint and a stencil. First you need to coat the jar with glue and place multi-colored pieces of fabric on its walls. Wait until it dries and glue the stick to either side. Then tie the jar with twine. Using black paint and stencils, make various inscriptions. Pour food into a jar and tie it to a branch. If you don’t have glue or fabric at hand, you can simply paint the jars in different colors and hang it nearby. Then we decorate the yard with such a garland.
An unusual feeder can be made from an old sieve. In addition, you will need vine, wire, twine and flowers. First you need to weave a wreath from the vine. Then tie it in three places with twine. After this, use wire to secure the underside of the sieve to the wreath. Decorate everything on top with dried flowers. Now all that remains is to hang the feeder from the tree and pour the grain onto the sieve. To decorate this design, you can use fresh flowers and berries.
An original feeder also comes out of the computer power supply. In addition, it is multi-tiered, which is very convenient. If you want to add something to the resulting design, then color it.
You can also make a kind of “dining room” for birds from ordinary wire. It is necessary to wrap it many times, forming different shapes. Then simply put food in them, but only of the large fraction.
Children's blocks can also be used. It is enough to just make holes in them through which birds will fly inside for grain. The result is a kind of house. You can make a whole garland of them.
Food feeders
In order to make a “dining room” for birds, you can get by with only food products. For example, you can cut out a food container from a watermelon or pumpkin. The first option is perfect if Halloween is coming soon. You can even make a real house out of a pumpkin: cut out doors and windows. Also cut off the top so that you can pour in the grain and then close the resulting container. The result is unusual and beautiful feeders.
There are many other options. You will need pine cones, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, grains, lard. When choosing such food products, it is imperative to take into account what future guests directly prefer.
The easiest way to make a bird feeder is to string dried fruits and berries on a string. Then simply hang the resulting garland between the branches. In addition, birds in winter time lard is required (but only unsalted). It is necessary to cut it into small pieces, string it on a wire and hang it. Another interesting option is cones. You should trim the middle part of them and then hang them on the branches. As a result, a ready-made feeder comes out. It is first recommended to coat the cone with condensed milk and honey, and then roll it in grain.
You can make the feeder differently and give it the shape of a heart, ring, star, etc. To get one like this original version, you need to cut out 3 molds from cardboard - they must be completely identical. Then grease with floury paste on different sides and sprinkle with seeds, grains, dried fruits. Then wait until everything dries. After this, tie both halves with a rope or glue them together.
You can even do without cardboard. Needs to be soaked in water White bread, squeeze it out and mix with nuts and seeds. Then form a ball and attach a rope with a loop to it. All you have to do is wait for the ball to dry, and you can hang it on a branch. Another option is also perfect - using lard. You need to melt it, then pour in more grains, cereals, seeds, nuts, dried fruits. Then pour into molds. Immediately attach the wire or rope. Now all that remains is to wait until the mass hardens, and the finished feeders can only be hung.
Conclusion
Beautiful bird feeders will decorate the yard and will please everyone, pleasing the eye. In addition, it is always interesting to watch birds. There are many options for its design. You can use regular plastic containers, cardboard boxes, boards, logs and other materials.
To prevent birds from dying in winter, they need to be provided with food. Ornithological scientists have calculated that one feeder will save the lives of 50 birds during the cold period of the year. Making a bird canteen is not difficult at all. To do this you will need tools that are in every home, inexpensive materials, and also a little patience.
Types of bird feeders
The structure should be open so that tits, sparrows, and bullfinches can see the treat from afar. The sides will prevent the feed from falling down if the birds are very active. It’s good if the model has a visor - it will protect from cold wind, rain and snow. The dimensions of the feeder should correspond to the size of the birds you are expecting to visit.
The design features of the homemade product also depend on the installation location.
Window feeders
Models allow you to be closer to nature, even when living in big city. They are installed on a window sill, window frame or glass. The main fastening elements are ropes and suction cups.
These feeders can be made of wood and have side inserts to protect the birds from the weather or sections to separate the feed. They are also made from plastic - bottles, unnecessary containers or boxes.
Photo gallery: wooden window feeders
The feeder-tray takes up minimal space and does not interfere with the view Model with sides protects from bad weather Sections allow you to diversify the menu in the feeder
Photo gallery: window feeders made of plastic products
Unnecessary Plastic container can also serve as a feeder A feeder made from a plastic 5-liter bottle is very popular Floppy disk boxes can also serve as a feeder
Thin plastic can be cut well with scissors or a stationery knife. However, sharp corners and jagged edges remain on the cutting line, which can injure the bird. Always seal the edges with tape or duct tape.
Garden feeders
Original products made of wood or plywood decorate the garden at any time of the year. They are suspended from strong tree branches or mounted on special supports. The location should be such that cats cannot get close to the birds.
Usually a wooden feeder has one entrance, but several can be made. Also, a larger number of birds can be accommodated in two-tier structures. In the absence of boards, you can use small logs, fastening them together.
An original solution would be to make feeders from an old set. Simply hang up unnecessary cups or a teapot and pour food into them.
Beautiful bottles or glasses are another original basis for bird feeders. To drill the holes, you can use a regular drill with a diamond bit. The work surface should be wrapped with paper tape.
Photo gallery: classic feeder houses made of wood and plywood
Feeder with 4 entrances allows you to accommodate more birds A compact feeder is usually made with one entrance. The two-tier design will also allow you to accommodate more birds In the absence of boards, the feeder can be assembled from small logs
Photo gallery: feeders made from old dinnerware and bottles
Regular old mugs make great feeders 
For stability, mugs can be hung together with saucers 
A kettle is a spacious storage for birdseed. An old chandelier can also be put to use. The bottle for the feeder can be turned over. All you need to do in the bottle is to drill holes for birds
In my opinion, ceramics are more suitable for making feeders than porcelain. Products made from baked clay have thick walls. They are stronger and more durable, and are not afraid of light impacts.
Feeders for parks and forests
If the feeder hangs far from the house, you will not have the opportunity to frequently add fresh food. Therefore, models with large tanks are suitable for public parks and forests. Food from the container is poured onto the tray as needed. The supplies do not get wet and do not freeze even in severe frosts.
In parks and forests it is better to leave food in reserve
Master class “Feeding trough-house”
To create a feeder you will need wooden blocks and processed products wood waste(plywood, chipboard, MDF, etc.). The service life of the structure depends on the choice of materials. It must withstand daily exposure sun rays, moisture, low or high temperatures.
Materials for the feeding house can be as follows:
- Tree. Oak and Siberian larch have natural moisture resistance, do not delaminate or rot. However, the materials are difficult to process due to solid structure. As an alternative, you can consider pine, which is a softwood. To protect against negative factors, the bars are impregnated with special safe solutions or dried in a vacuum.
- Plywood. Moisture-resistant material according to GOST is designated as “FK”. The sheets are impregnated with drying oil and covered with varnishes, puttied with PVA-based compounds. Unlike plywood, FSF and FBS are environmentally friendly and recommended for use inside residential premises.
- Chipboard. These are sheets of wood chips, branches and fibers, bonded together using synthetic resins. For the feeder, choose a material with moisture-resistant paraffin impregnation. Such slabs have a greenish tint when cut.
- MDF. An analogue of chipboard made from compressed fibers. The sheets have a denser structure, so self-tapping screws can be screwed into them well. Products with a protective laminating film perfectly repel moisture.
Everyone, including us, has seen at least one bird feeder in their lives; basically, what pops up in our subconscious is an ordinary small, simple-looking house with some kind of food.
Now let's think, what else can you use to make a cozy house for birds with your own hands? In fact, there are a huge number of options for choosing materials. These can be pieces of plywood or cut-out plastic bottles; juice containers are also used as an option. You can only be limited by your imagination.
A good bird feeder can keep our little birds fed, but will also blend in beautifully with your home. The main thing is to add food over time, since gradually the number of flying guests will increase, and with the arrival warm weather birds will delight your eyes with their presence.
Your only problem will be the process of assembling the feeder, but the result of the work done will pleasantly surprise you.
So, let's take a closer look at how to make an ordinary bird feeder yourself. It is quite possible to make this type of feeder from 17 mm wood - this thickness should be sufficient. Of course, it is possible to replace the material with moisture-resistant plywood, well, it’s up to your taste.
Everything you need for manufacturing can be taken from a board 25 cm wide and 220 cm long. Make the side walls using drawings - they indicate the required dimensions.
To install the glass, you can use a milling machine to cut out several grooves of approximately 3-4 mm, or use screws to secure the side walls to the ends of the side panels. However, if you resort to the second option, the glass dimensions will need to be increased to approximately 16x26 cm.
You can also not insert plexiglass, but then you will need to constantly add food to the “voracious birds”. Fasten the components with self-tapping screws or glue. Be sure to sand the edges of the parts so as not to injure the birds.
The rounded bar will be used as a perch. To install it, you need to drill small holes in the edges of the sides - only 10 mm is enough. The right side of the roof and the ridge are connected separately from the other half of the roof, which must be very firmly attached to the side walls.
Connecting both sides of the lid, take ordinary furniture hinges. After assembly, be sure to paint the feeder and treat it with wood varnish. When everything is done, open the lid and pour required amount stern.
Due to the presence of a gap between the plexiglass and the bottom, food will spill out gradually. Also, transparent will make it possible to monitor the availability of food, which will be very convenient.
Making a feeder from cardboard boxes
We can make such a feeder from under a box of juice, milk or any other cardboard packaging of sufficient size. If it doesn’t occur to you what your product will look like or if you have any difficulties, just search the Internet for a photo of a bird feeder, there is plenty of material, so you can find a sample for yourself.
So, let's move on to practice. Take a stationery knife and front side cut a hole that you think is necessary, but large enough so that the bird can easily climb inside.
In the bottom side of the future feeder, make a hole for a perch, attaching thicker cardboard or a perch there. You can decorate it in any color according to your taste or make it attractive to the birds in some other way.
How to make a simple feeder from a plastic bottle
Take a bottle and cut two outlets from different sides, the shape can be any, but do not cut out the square completely, as you can make a rain visor out of it by simply bending it outward and upward. An adhesive plaster should be placed on the places where the plastic was cut out so that the bird does not suffer from the sharp ends.
A little lower we make two more holes and insert a stick there, so the birds can sit there and enjoy the food. The last thing you need to do is hang the feeder from a tree using a string.
If you cut the bottle into vertical position then you can hang it by the neck, if horizontal, then make two more holes on top and insert a rope. That's all.
A good DIY pumpkin bird feeder
The procedure for making a pumpkin feeder is not complicated. All you need is a desire and, of course, the pumpkin itself! First, take a knife and cut a round hole in the middle of the pumpkin, and another one symmetrically in the back.
Next you will have to get all the contents; you will decide for yourself what to do with it. In order to have as much light as possible in the feeder, and just to decorate it, you can make additional windows. Cut a small hole and insert toothpicks crosswise.
You need to make a perch at the bottom of the pumpkin - to do this, just make two holes just below the entrance and insert a stick there, it will serve as a perch. If you are not too lazy, you can decorate the feeder with any decorations to attract the attention of the birds. You can hang such a table by the tail of a pumpkin, or you can also use a regular rope.
In conclusion, it is worth highlighting that making a feeder is very simple, and most importantly interesting. The trash that we often want to throw away can be reused in this way, one feeder in winter can save dozens of bird lives, and besides, such decoration will be an excellent decoration for your homestead.
Photo of bird feeder
How to make a bird feeder
Bird feeders are a great theme for both bird lovers and inventors of small architectural forms. How to do simple or sophisticated feeder from cardboard boxes, from plastic bottles, from tin cans, from wooden block or a mayonnaise bucket, as well as from cake packaging and everything else, what to feed tits and what sparrows eat, look and read, - ideas fly in the air and land on this page.
The cutest and most beautiful “cafe” for birds
What a beauty! Master Class
1. Using a hot knife, cut the bottle in two places according to the mark. See for yourself what width of strip to cut, there are no exact dimensions.
Cut according to the basting 2.See the picture below. If you cut a wider strip, you will get a more squat figure; if you cut less, the product will be taller.
The height of the feeder depends on the height of the cut piece 3. At the bottom of the bottle, cut a hole for birds to land in, as shown in the photo. Don't forget to run a hot knife along the edge of the window so as to melt the cut and make it not sharp. The bird will sit on the edge of the window with its paws and should not cut itself.
To prevent birds from cutting their paws Paint the bottom of the bottle with acrylic paint.
4.When the paint is dry, make two holes with a hole punch (or a hot nail) in the bottom of the bottle, on either side of the entrance to the feeder at the same distance.
A hole punch makes holes neater than a nail. 5. Symmetrical holes must be made in the upper part of the bottle; twine will be threaded through these holes, with the help of which the upper and lower parts of the bottle will be connected and this beauty will be suspended.
Connect the bottom and top of the structure with twine 6.Color the top of the bottle and don’t forget the cork. Let dry.
7. The twine will be threaded according to the scheme:
The twine connects the top and bottom of the feeder, and the knots are pulled up through the hole in the plug 8Make a hole in the cork, take the knots and pull the two ends of the twine by the knots through the hole in the cork.
Thread the twine through the hole in the cork 9Decorative detail. Make additional holes, as shown in the photo, on the bottom and upper parts bottles and fasten the parts with decorative rivets. This will additionally hold the parts together and give the appearance of a “branded item”.
Holes for rivets 
Align the rivet holes at the bottom of the product with the same holes at the top
Rivets are especially decorative 
Raffia palm twine bow And these bottles would also make funny feeders.
Minion Feeder From cardboard boxes.
Any cardboard box with a hole cut out, hung, and filled with food is a feeder. For example, a box from Rafaelo or boxes from New Year's children's gifts, of which every home accumulates in abundance after the New Year.
We use milk cartons, paint and decorate with buttons and twigs. Glue with a glue gun using silicone glue. (I bought myself glue gun in a hardware store, it was 3 times cheaper than in a handicraft store).
Milk carton feeder with buttons 
Cardboard box feeder 
Box from Raffaello 
New Year gift boxes By the way, if there is no balcony, but only a window, then the cardboard device will be very useful; it will not break the window when you lower it outside the window onto the windowsill. I'm just afraid that in this house the neighbors are not happy about feeding pigeons so close to cars. The hole in the box should have been made small, then the pigeons would not have been able to feed on the windowsill, but the tits would scurry back and forth and delight the child and kitten with their bustle. And so it is It’s kind of boring to look at a pigeon’s butt sticking out of a box.
A girl hangs a feeder outside the window (So much effort, but you can only see the pigeon’s butt). Bird bistros made from tin cans
Feeders made from tin cans 
To prevent birds from cutting themselves, smooth the landing edge of the feeder. Baby formula jars are very convenient for birds.
Lauren Martin, a French gardener, has created an entire feeding garden.
From plastic bottles - simple.
The simplest homemade bird canteen, which allows you to pour a full bottle of seeds, since the small hole does not allow the seeds to spill out.
The simplest bird feeder We do this according to the scheme:
How to make the simplest feeder from a plastic bottle 
Easy to do From other available materials.
From cake packaging.
Cake for tits Wooden bar idea
Bird bar idea From plastic buckets for mayonnaise.
Bird bucket1 
Bird bucket2 Wooden blocks
It’s quite difficult to do, but it looks very eco-friendly Made from whole coconut.
When the holiday is over and the coconut pulp is eaten, the capacity of the coconut feeder will be filled with simple food in the form of seeds and the exotic restaurant will turn into a budget canteen.
Two options for one technology:
How and where to place fertilizer.
This is for real important question. After all, we live among people and our interests or the interests of our feathered friends should not conflict with the interests of the people around us.
If the droppings of birds that we attract to our window or balcony regularly fall on the lower balconies or on our neighbors’ cars, expect trouble. Do we need it?
The solution to this problem is simple. There are a few things you need to know.
1 Feed pigeons only on the ground, away from parking lots, balconies and window sills, so that pigeon droppings do not cause damage to us and our neighbors.
2 Sparrows, unlike tits, do not fly away immediately as soon as they take food, they sit in the same place where there is food and poop there and throw the husks from the seeds there. Such a fellow will sit on the edge of a bottle or perch, take the seeds, peck them and throw the husk back into the seeds or nearby. The brat will spit all around. The tits are afraid of him and wait, sitting on the branches nearby, for him to eat. Therefore, the container with seeds should be hung away from the wall of the house,
1.at least look at how my neighbors did it in the video.
This is a brambling that has settled down; they spend the winter with us. These birds are like sparrows, they sit until they are full and try not to let the tits in, but the tits fly up, take a seed and put it on a branch to peck the seed from the seed.
2.Or place it inside the balcony so you can clean up after your guests.
Krmushka on the balcony 
Tits love lard 
Serious feeder 
Titmouse on the window slope 
Attach the feeder using a dowel 
Feeder with a lid - very convenient for filling with seeds 
"Hleboprovod" A child living in this house called this structure a “bread pipeline”
What do tits eat
Unroasted sunflower seeds, unsalted lard, fat, nuts (chopped, soft-fleshed, such as walnuts) and an exotic option - sawn coconut suspended on a string - are suitable for feeding tits.
What not to give to birds
You can't give salted lard roasted sunflower seeds, smoked meats, rye bread.
Tits will not eat buckwheat, millet, or rice.
But sparrows will eat millet and crushed grains and raisins.
By the way, wild grape berries () on your balcony will also attract birds. An Alpine jackdaw is flying to us, watch the video at the end of the article.
Lard treat
Treats for birds Lard can simply be hung on a thread or cut into pieces and placed in a vegetable net, I am on my feeder, which is also an observation platform for my cats in summer time, made such a design.
Sadly, on average, out of 10 birds, only two manage to survive the winter and greet spring with their cheerful singing. The rest die from hunger and cold, since the lack of food reduces the birds’ ability to fight frosts. However, it is important to feed birds not only in winter, but also at any other time of the year, especially if you do it in your garden or summer cottage. The fact is that our feathered brothers effectively fight midges and insects, thereby protecting the crop from pests. In addition, a DIY bird feeder will allow you to show your imagination and decorate your area with an exclusive accessory. How fun it is to do this with children!
Selecting the material and suitable location for the feeder
Many people associate a bird feeder with a wooden birdhouse that resembles a miniature house. This shape is ideal for organizing bird feeding areas:
firstly, the birdhouse has a roof that protects food from precipitation and wind;
secondly, a wooden feeder is usually durable and reliable;
thirdly, a wooden birdhouse fits harmoniously into any landscape.
However, you should not limit your imagination, because the bird feeder can be implemented in almost any form.
The main thing is that it meets the following criteria:
reliability and strength. When choosing material and fasteners for the feeder, keep in mind that they must support the weight of feathered guests;
durability of the material. To ensure that the bird feeder pleases the birds and you for a long time, make it from materials that are not deformed by precipitation. Of course, a small birdhouse can be made from cardboard or food packaging, but keep in mind that such a feeder will last until the first rain or snowfall, then it will have to be replaced;
safety. When making bird houses, you will have to cut out entrances, windows and other openings into them. To prevent guests arriving for the meal from getting injured on the edges of the product, treat them with protective materials - electrical tape, polymer clay, resin, etc.
In addition, it is very important that feeders and birdhouses are located in places convenient for birds. There is no need to place them in the thick of branches, in a heavily blown area, or in places where cats can reach. To attract the birds' attention, hang the birdhouse in an open, easily visible area.
Examples of beautiful birdhouses made by yourself
And now the most interesting thing is a selection of beautiful bird feeders that are not so difficult to make with your own hands.
Wooden house
To build a birdhouse out of wood, you do not need to be a carpenter. You can make a wooden birdhouse from planks, beams, small logs or even wine corks, the main thing is to securely fasten all the elements and install them on a solid base. To make it convenient for birds to dine, take care of a wide entrance.
Alternatively, a wooden feeder can be made from an old log. To do this, you need to cut out and clean its core, and also come up with a durable pendant. Such feeders are often used for poultry, installing, for example, in chicken coops.
Bottle feeder
Even a child can make a bird feeder from a plastic bottle. To create it, you just need to cut a wide entrance into the container, process its edges and select a suitable pendant. However, to ensure that the plastic feeder not only serves as a dining room for birds, but also decorates your garden, complement it with bright drawings, inscriptions and decorations.
You can cover the bottle with rope, wrapping it very tightly, and decorate it with natural materials - tree bark, pine cones, dry leaves, rowan berries, etc.
You can also make a feeder with automatic feed from an ordinary plastic bottle. To do this, you need to cut paired holes on both sides of the container and insert wide wooden spoons into them. If the bottle is filled to the top with food, the grains will pour out into the spoon in small portions. And the bird will sit comfortably on it.
A similar feeder can also be made using a product in the form of a hollow tunnel instead of spoons. You can also use food containers instead of a bottle.
Feeder made from old dishes
A dish feeder is unlikely to accustom your feathered guests to table etiquette, but it will certainly become original decoration garden Glue the cup to the saucer using super glue, select a reliable suspension (chain, rope, wire) and install the resulting feeder, for example, on a tree branch.
If you want to make a structure that will simultaneously serve as both a bird feeder and a water bowl, make a hanging item using a cup, saucer and deep plate, fastening them with strong decorative chains.
These feeders look very nice in which the cup is turned on its side. In this case, it also needs to be glued.
You can also use a ceramic teapot as a feeder, the hole of which will become an entrance for birds. The teapot needs to be turned to its side, make a hole for a rope or wire on the side wall, as well as on the lid, and hang the structure as shown in the photo.
You can make an original feeder right on your site, in which saucers with cups are attached to the legs of an old table, and the legs themselves stand in a bucket of sand. It would seem simple, but at the same time original and not like everyone else.
And here's another one interesting idea for a bird feeder, which can be made from a saucer, attaching a roof to it. And there can be a lot of such ideas using old dishes.
Saucer feeder with roof photo
Very beautiful feeder It can also be made from an old wine bottle turned upside down. You just need to choose the right holder for it. But such a feeder is only suitable for small food; if the grains are larger, it is better to use glass bottle with a wide neck, for example, for dairy products or juices.
Pumpkin feeders
Round pumpkins can be used to make not only vases, autumn and Halloween decorations, but also bird feeders. It is enough to cut a through hole in the pumpkin, clear it of seeds and hang it from a branch by a rope.
Mesh feeders
A simple and original bird feeder can be made from mesh, which is used in supermarkets for packaging fruits and vegetables. To do this, you just need to fill the net with food, tie it firmly in a knot and hang it in any suitable place. Birds will easily get grains, crumbs, porridge from such a feeder, but even the most strong wind. If you are decorating your area for the holidays, a net with food can become an element of a Christmas wreath or any other accessory. Essentially, these are disposable feeders, and when they run out of food, you just need to make new knots. By the way, such nodules are often filled with ready-made porridge for birds rather than with dry food.
