Building a Bottle Bird Feeder
Chatting with a reader awhile back, she mentioned that her son had made a bird feeder from an old soda bottle. I asked if he would like to write a guest post to share his experience with my readers. Here it is, complete with a problem not exclusive to home made feeders. Enjoy!
Building a Bottle Bird Feeder
by Jacob Deckard age 9
One day my mom took out our wooden bird feeder. I thought I could make one out of a bottle! Here is a good way to make a bird feeder.
1. Gather supplies.
You need:
A plastic bottle with a cap
Sharp scissors or knife
A stick
A rope
2. Our first feeder’s seeds sprouted, because the moisture did not drain, so poke small holes in the bottom of the bottle. Be careful not to cut yourself.
3. About 1-2 inches from the bottom of the bottle, make holes for the perch. Insert stick and make holes bigger, if needed.
4. Cut holes above the perch for the birds to get the seeds. Holes should be slightly bigger than the seeds.
5. Tie teether or rope around the top of the bottle, where the cap is, and tie a loop for hanging.
6. Carefully fill the feeder with sunflower seeds using your hands as a funnel or get a real funnel.
7. Replace cap and hang in a high tree.
8. It may take three weeks for the birds to find it. Be patient.
Happy bird feeding!
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October 22nd, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Y’know this sounds like and excellent idea and it is so well described that it even sounds like fun! I never took much interest in any birds that I could not eat until now, but I think that I shall watch them more frequently since you took the time and effort to inspire me with this great idea.
Thanks Dacob Jeckard!
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:50 am
Jacob, thank you so much for sharing your experience and your clear directions! My daughter wants to make one now…but she is going to have to wait for a soda bottle!
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:32 pm
You are welcome. I hope you enjoy your new feeder.
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:11 pm
Excellent bird feeder idea! We have bottles them for making “drippers” for the birds, but not for bird seed.
Great idea!
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:19 pm
I have seen those drippers, but haven’t tried one yet. Do the birds really like them?
November 7th, 2007 at 2:06 am
Thanks for the tip Jacob I think I will try it out. Our backyard is visited by birds fairly often
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