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Homemade Bird
Feeder
How To Make Interesting Can Feeders For Birds
by: Gerald Hopkins
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If you love birds, you are likely to have
at least one lovely bird feeder outside your window. It is great to sit
and watch the birds feed throughout the day. The entire process is one
that can be relaxing and enriching. Sometimes stopping tasks long enough
to enjoy simple things like birds |
can really take the stress out of your day and allow you to live a happier life.
Birds are a
beautiful part of nature that you can enjoy for free. With everything costing
these days, it is a blessing to have wonderful animals at our fingertips. To
attract birds to your area however you should set up an environment that they
are attracted to. By making interesting bird feeders, you can create art while
catering to the birds in your area. Remember, birds enjoy feeders all year long
in some areas, so don’t forget about them in the winter months. Use these fun
ideas to begin making your bird feeders today.
Sometimes the best feeders for birds are made from the simplest items. You can
begin by using an empty coffee can. Clean the inside of the can and strip the
label from the outside. At this point, you can choose to paint the can if you
like, but leave the inside unpainted. Colors of red, yellow, and orange will
attract some bird species. Other species may not care what color your bird
feeder is, as they have no known color preferences. After the paint dries
completely, find a hard plastic plate that will allow the can to fit nicely in
its center.
Before attaching the can however, you will need to cut a few holes into it. The
first hole should be at the top edge of the can. This will allow the food to
spill out when the can is upside down. The next hole should be at the bottom of
the can, in the center. This will allow you to fill the can with seed when it is
turned upside down. After cutting the holes, turn the can upside down onto the
middle of the plate and use super glue or a hot glue gun to glue the two
together. There should be a rim of plate around the can to give the birds
something to perch upon.
When you are finished, you will need to find a way to attach the feeder to your
tree or other area. If the feeder is just sitting on a stump or a porch, then
you can skip this step. If you want the feeder to hang from a tree, you will
need a small chain and S hook. You can cut another hole in the can to loop the
chain through and attach the S hook at the end of the chain. Then attach your
feeder to the tree. If your feeder is really light weight, you can also use
fishing line to attach it to the tree.
Be sure to clean out the feeder for the birds at least once every two weeks.
This will allow the feeder to be fresh and appealing and keep the birds coming
to your home. You can refill the feeder as needed. If you fill the feeder and
attract no birds, you may want to change the type of seed you filled it with.
Some birds prefer specific types of seeds, so you can try this to attract more
birds. Just remember to have fun and enjoy the simple things in life that nature
has to offer!
About The Author
Gerald Hopkins is an author at
http://www.birdsitters.com. If you're a fellow bird lover, then visit
http://www.birdsitters.com today.
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