Diy Suet Feeder

For a suet cage feeder get some pliers and re-position the hanging chain so that the feeder hangs horizontally instead of vertically.

Diy suet feeder. Our suet feeder hangs from a decorative bracket thats attached to a tree and about 6-12 feet above the ground. You can also pack the suet into half an orange or grapefruit peel and simply put the halves out on a feeding platform. I used a building square to keep everything straight.

To make this suet log bird feeder all you need is a two-foot long piece of wood approximately two or three inches in diameter. Pack the suet into the crevices of pine cones and hang in the trees in your yard. How to Make a DIY Suet Bird Feeder.

This would be a fun craft to do with children. First attach the suet hanger to your feeder so that the weight of the feeder is balanced and the feeder hangs level horizontally. You can include things like oats bread and cake.

Attach twine or jute I used a wooden skewer to poke a hole and push the jute through. Insert one end through the hole in the middle of the suet and insert one end of the twine through the opposite loop. Hang your new suet feeder and wait for some happy birds.

That means for every cup of fat you will need approximately two cups of everything else. Create a pinecone feeder. Twist the wire as shown to make a loop connecting the two sides of the feeder.

Not recommended for outdoor temperatures above 50 degrees. With a few simple hand tools you can transform that piece of wood into a feeder the birds will love. Continue winding the wire all the way up the side.