Backyard Projects - Bird Feeders

A Bottle for Hummingbirds

Learn how recycling can lead to an inexpensive and unique sugar-water feeder.

Suet Acorn Feeder

Acorn Suet Feeder

Build this simple feeder to house the suet you only want the woodpeckers to eat.

Cabin Feeder

Cozy Bird Cabin

Birds flock to this easy-to-build woodsy feeder.

Feeder on a Dime

Platform feeders are one of the most popular options for attracting backyard birds. You could easily spend $50, $75 or more to buy one, but don't waste your money! Instead, build your own for less than $10!

Flowerpot Bird Feeder

Here's a bird feeder with a gardener's touch-it's made with a clay flowerpot. The entire project is assembled from items that can be found around the house or at most any garden shop, hardware store and grocery store.

How to Make Gourd Art

Wow! Welcome to the wonderful world of gourds. That was my response when I first started looking into the process of transforming gourds into art. With dozens of available designs and entire books dedicated to gourd art, I knew I was onto something good.

Tray Feeder

No-Wobble Tray Feeder

Get the detailed instructions to building this simple tray feeder for any creature, big or small.

Peanut Feeder

Peanut Feeder for Birds

Step-by-step instructions on how to make this feeder which birds will go nuts over!

Recycling Project

Recycled Bird Feeder

A juice bottle and a few scraps of wood are all you need to make this surprisingly handsome feeder.