How to Make a Milk Carton Birdfeeder

Do you think birds deserve something of their own that came from you? Well you can make a simple bird feeder out of cheap items.

Steps

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    Acquire a simple, gallon-size milk carton. Empty it completely, and wipe to dry. Milk can mold with the bird feed.
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    Get some scissors and cut a quarter-sized hole in the milk carton. You may want to make a bigger opening, depending on ease and the possibilities of other animals enjoying the birds' food.
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    Add a stick by taping or gluing it to the bottom of the hole.
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    Fill it up with bird seed, or bird-appropriate food.

Tips

  • Make the hole small enough for a bird, and not a squirrel
  • Don't over-fill the carton so food spills out for rodents etc.
  • Get help from an adult with the cutting if you are young

Warnings

  • Don't scare the birds away while they're eating, or they will be afraid to come back.
  • Don't cut yourself with scissors!

Things You'll Need

  • Empty washed out milk carton
  • Scissors
  • Tape or Glue
  • A toothpick
  • Birdseed

Article Info

Categories: Feeding Birds