Recycled DIY Bird Feeder
In the Designer's Words: "I live on a fixed income, I love feeding the birds so i can watch them, they bring me a lot of joy. So after pricing birdfeeders at several places I thought there has to be a way for me to make my own. alls you need is Lays potato chip tube (I used lays instead of Pringles because it is plastic) and a lid larger than the diameter of the bottom of the tube."
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Lays Potato chip Tube
- Lid - I used a coffee can lid because it was heavy duty
- a screw
- a ribbon or twine to hang it with
Instructions
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After you have enjoyed your chips and the tube is empty, wash it out.
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Do not lose the lid to the tube.
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Cut small holes in the bottom side of the tube, be sure not to make too large, I cut about a quarter inch wide and high hole.
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With a drill screw the coffee can lid to the bottom of the tube, be sure you have the lid upside down so it catches the feed and gives the birds a perch.
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At the top, poke 2 holes opposite each other and attach the ribbon/twine.
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Fill the tube, put on the lid and hang outside and watch the birds flock to it!
Let us know:
What kind of birds do you love seeing at your bird feeder (squirrels included)?