Homemade bird feeder

[junkdigger]

Someone asked for more photos,details of my birdfeeder. Finally,today, the birds started coming to feed,so it works!
So,here is how I made it. I cut the can to about 17" high (you can make it most any height),cutting along the ribs molded into the can. I drilled 1/4" holes for the screws that hold the top on. Attached a 1 3/4" PVC pipe cap under the lid to support the top. Cut a 1 3/4" hole in the bottom for the post to go through. Made two big "washers" from scraps to sit atop the hose clamp and scrap piece to support the bottom. I had a Droll Yankees feeder,so I removed the bottom part,and cut the center cone to let the post go through. Cut a 2" hole and capped it for a way to fill the hopper in the feeder. The Droll Yankees feeder isn't a necessary part of this feeder,as seed can just be placed on the tray. The photos tell the rest. I cut the can with a metal shears and a box cutter.
Oh,I also drilled a dozen 1/8" holes in the bottom to drain any water,but after three days of rain,the seed is still dry. The lid keeps the rain out quite well.

 

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[Copperhead]

Hey jd...That would have been me asking for more info on your feeder....quite ingenious, I must say.....thanks for the detailed photos and instructions you provided for making it...I just might try it myself...Like someone else had said, you should think about sending an article to some craft/project magazine...It really came out looking great...thanks again..

 

[Cubfan64]

I agree - very creative!! If you don't already subscribe, here is a link to one of my favorite magazines if you enjoy birds.

http://www.birdsandblooms.com/

It's a beautiful magazine and always full of great tips and ideas like yours!

 

[texan connection]

WOW!! Im impressed

 

[eathabs]

Sweet feeder!! I may have to give one a try.

 

[alwayslookin]

I am wondering if you have had any squirrel problems yet...?

Did you end up greasing the pole?


That is a awsome looking feeder. Like someone else said..you need to create the plans.
Dave

 

[junkdigger]

Plans? Just eyeball engineering...so every feeder will be unique! The squirrels never come near the feeder. I did move the bird bath away though,just in case they get any ideas.

 

[Calworks]

WOW now that's a bird feeder, for about a thousand birds