12 DIY Bird Feeders From Recycled Materials
DIY Eco-friendly Bird Feeders For Homes
Confession time! I love making things out of other things. Recycling and upcycling are such a great way to do good things for unused clutter around your home, and they also do a lot of good for the world. If you want to learn how you can use that frame of mind to make a bird feeder, then read on for lots of fun ideas! This combination of mindsets has formed my 13 DIY Bird Feeders From Recycled Materials.
Every choice on this list is going to be an introduction to upcycling in a different way.
You’ll be able to enjoy creating a birdfeeder out of a variety of materials so that your feathered friends can enjoy tasty treats in many ways.
One of my favourites is the old coffee cup and saucer.
This is a great way to give your old, outdated, or chipped ceramics a second life.
It also really dresses up your outdoor space.
I also really like the bundt pan that becomes a fun and large capacity bird feeder.
There are also great ways to use your old condiment bottles or soda bottles, too.
This is perfect for those who love recycling with actual recycling materials.
There are similar ones that use old milk cartons r juice cartons, too.
If you want to involve little ones and traditional craft supplies, you can also enjoy a popsicle stick feeder.
This is wonderful for adding colour to your backyard.
As you can see, bird feeders can be designed out of so much more than meets the eye, and it’s a great way to learn some new skills.
A DIY bird feeder is also perfect for those who don’t want to put a lot of money into the feeder itself.
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Check Out These Easy and Thrifty Bird Feeder Ideas Below
The next step, of course, is to find the right homemade bird feeder for your supplies and motivation level.
If you aren’t sure what suits you best, scroll down below to the choices and really look at each one.
Which one feels right for your supplies and enjoyment?
If you want to make this a family activity, don’t forget to let the others help you choose what bird feeder to make.
It’ll be perfect for really making this a kid-friendly craft adventure and an educational lesson about birds and their habitats!
When you are ready to get started, click on the link in the description, and it’ll lead you to the tutorial to get started.
Grab your supplies and start creating your bird masterpiece!
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Make a Ketchup Bottle Bird Feeder
This DIY Bird Feeder is a way to recycle and attract birds to your garden. You only need to repurpose an empty plastic ketchup bottle, which makes it eco-friendly as well.
Designer: Jason of WILDLIFE GADGET MAN
Materials Used:
- 1 Tomato ketchup squeezy bottle
- 1 Small plastic plant drip tray
- 700mm length of string
Format: Handmade
Soda Bottle Bird Feeder
This soda bottle bird feeder is a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate Earth Day. This feeder changes a plastic bottle into a treat for birds while teaching environmental responsibility.
Designer: Kelly of kelly leigh CREATES
Materials Used:
- Plastic bottle
- Two wooden spoons
- Sharpie marker
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- Floral wire
Format: Handmade
Easy Teacup Bird Feeder
This easy teacup bird feeder is made from teacups and plates. It’s a fun project for the family, allowing a way to repurpose teacups and plates found at thrift stores.
Designer: Tracy Iseminger of foodie friend friday daily
Materials Used:
- Matching Teacup and Plate
- E6000 Glue
- 6-8-Inch Piece of Twine
- Bird Seed
Format: Handmade
Birds are Flocking to my Bundt Pan Bird Feeder
Made from a recycled bundt pan, this DIY bird feeder is an easy and budget-friendly way to attract birds to your yard. This is a drill-free feeders making it effortless and easy to hang.
Designer: Kelly of KELLY ELKO
Materials Used:
- Twin/String
- Tennis Ball
- Bundt Pan
Format: Handmade
Mason Jar Bird Feeder – Easy DIY Bird Feeder
Easy and enjoyable, this DIY bird feeder makes for a great project for the family. Simple and functional, it’s a way to bring nature closer to home.
Designer: Natural Beach Living
Materials Used:
- Mason jar or pasta jar, clean and dry
- 1 wooden dowel (approximately ¼ to ½ inch diameter and at least 10 inches long)
- Jute twine
- Clear or red pony beads, optional
- Birdseed
- Gorilla glue
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
DIY Milk Jug Bird Feeder
Made from recycled materials, this DIY Milk Jug Bird Feeder is sustainable and creative and sustainable. Great for families looking for new outdoor activities, this feeder welcomes birds while encouraging environmental consciousness.
Designer: Louise of Messy Little Monster
Materials Used:
- Empty milk jug
- Permanent markers
- X-acto knife or scissors
- Sticks or twigs
- Nird seed
- Long string or twine
Format: Handmade
Snowman Bird Feeder Craft for Preschoolers
This DIY feeder is a cute and eco-friendly way to help birds in your backyard. The snowman design and how its made from recycled materials like egg cartons makes it great for preschoolers and older kids.
Designer: Sarah of How WEE Learn
Materials Used:
- Egg Cartons
- Pipecleaner or String
- Paint
- Carton Cups
Format: Handmade
Juice Carton Crafts – Owl Bird Feeder
Great for a DIY project, this DIY feeder turns ordinary juice or milk carton into an owl-themed bird feeder. This is a creatively fun, easy, and eco-friendly way to attract birds to your backyards.BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Designer: REDTEDART
Materials Used:
- A juice carton
- Enamel paints for the garden
- Stanly knife
- Plastic bottle lids
- Googly eyes
- Craft stick/ lolly stick/ stick
- Hot glue gun or good PVA glue
Format: Handmade
Milk Carton Birdhouse + Bird Feeder Kids Craft
Designed for kids, this DIY milk carton birdhouse + bird feeder is a fun and easy DIY project that turns recycled milk carton into birdhouses and feeders. Creative and eco-friendly, this is has simple instructions for children to learn about the importance of nature while doing something to spark their creative minds.
Designer: Happiness is Homemade
Materials Used:
- Clean and Dry Recycled Milk or Juice Carton
- White Paint
- Sheet of Chipboard or Recycled Cardboard
- School Glue
- Foam Paintbrush
- Tissue Paper Squares in Assorted Colors
- Twine
- Wooden Spoon
- X-Acto Knife (if needed, parental use only)
- Mod Podge or Spray Sealer (optional)
Format: Handmade
How to Make a Bird Feeder Out of a Plastic Bottle
Made from a recycled plastic bottle, this DIY bird feeder is a great way to invite birds to your backyard. Made in just minutes using everyday materials, it creates a charming and sustainable shelter for birds at home.
Designer: Natural Beach Living
Materials Used:
- 1 Empty Water Bottle/Gatorade Bottle
- 2 Mixing Spoons
- Bird Seed
- Twine
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
DIY Bird Feeders
Easy to make and fun, these feeders add a bit of charm to any outdoor space. Made from simple materials, they’re designed to attract birds while keeping pests away.
Designer: Sara of MomEndeavors
Materials Used:
- 3 small paint cans, a 3/16″ wooden dowel, finch food, a Hummingbird feeder & Hummingbird food
Format: Handmade
DIY Mason Jar Bird Feeder in Minutes
Made with simplicity and speed in mind, this DIY feeder turns a mason jar into a place where birds can rest. Hang it in your garden and watch bird flock around it before Winter. It’s easy to assemble and has a rustic vibe that is liked by many.
Designer: Angie Holden of TheCountryChicCottage
Materials Used:
- Mason jar mug with handle
- Dowel rod
- 1 1/2 cups bird seed
- 1/2 package unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- Heavy gauge wire
Format: Handmade
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