Chicken Feeder Bird Feeder, easy DIY
- By Joan
- July 16, 2020
- 4 Comments
Chicken Feeder Bird Feeder
Don’t you love easy projects? Well today I have a super simple project, a chicken feeder bird feeder. If you have 5 minutes, you can make this project.
You’ll only need a few supplies….a small mouth Mason jar, clear adhesive, a galvanized chicken feeder and an old pot lid. My lid was from the galvanized container above but consider finding a lid at a flea market, thrift store or just the back of your cabinet.
I found my metal can in a dump where it looks like it had spent quite a few years. The bottom had long since rusted out but the top was still in surprisingly good shape.
Half of the lid came off quite easily but I had to get out my grinder to cut off the rest of the lid.
The Galvanized Feeder Base can be ordered from Amazon for about $8 and screws onto any small mouth Mason jar. You can probably find it cheaper elsewhere but with Amazon Prime, you do get free shipping.
Finally, with the lid off, I placed all my pieces together and decided I didn’t like it at all!
My rusty lid was far too big for my quart mason jar. It was just like a small child wearing his dad’s hat. It was silly looking.
Back to my canning supplies where I have a fairly good supply of jelly jars, and pint jars and quart jars. I thought for sure I would find a jar that would be perfect. Nope. My simple project was starting to take far longer than expected.
It was probably about a week later when I spy this vintage green mason jar just sitting in my basement window with a couple other old bottles.
Could it be, this old Mason jar hiding in plain site would be the perfect size? Yes it was, I was back in business.
Attach your lid to the jar with some all purpose clear adhesive like E6000 or Gorilla Clear Grip Contact Adhesive.
Do yourself a favor and let the glue cure for the full 24 hours that it suggests on the package. Don’t be like “some people” who are so anxious to take a picture that they shortcut the time.
I may or may not be talking about myself, 🙄 , but luckily the glass didn’t break.
Back on track, I’m letting the glue dry completely on the bird feeder while propped in a bowl.
To hang the new bird feeder, I’m using a few links of chain from an old chandelier and a shower curtain hook, though any S hook will do.
I had to move the bird feeder over to my kitchen window if I wanted to take a picture of any of my visitors. So far I’ve only caught small birds munching. One of my resident cardinal friends did a fly by but I’m not sure he was comfortable with the perch.
This little guy hasn’t quite figured out how to get the seed yet, but I’m sure it’s just a matter of time.
The hook is a Heavy Duty Hook, 37 Inch Polewhich attaches directly to the deck. It swivels to allow for easy filling of the feeder.
I did move the Chicken Feeder Bird Feeder back to a spot over the flowers. I’ll let you know if I spy any larger birds using the perch
Until next time, stay inspired.
Update: This feeder is not squirrel proof. May need a squirrel baffle or hang it where the squirrels can’t reach it. My cardinals did eventually land on the feeder but it is harder for them to get a grip. The little finches have no problem.
I really should have been a chicken farmer. This was not my first project inspired by the little birds.
I’ve transformed a chicken coop into a coffee table.
A a chicken incubator into another coffee table.
And a chicken nesting box into shabby chic shelving.
That bird feeder is really cute; aren’t those big jars worth some $ as antiques? Coffee tables are very cool but the nesting box is a favorite. Have you ever had chickens before or just like their “stuff”?
Never been a chicken farmer. Maybe I’ve missed my calling.
Our experience with the fur bearing critter shown, getting after the fallen seed in a cherished potted plant had a sad ending.
Just sayin’ …
Good hint, the bird feeder has already been moved so it is not above the plants. I already see the squirrels planning their next move.