![]() ![]() This helps offset the cost of maintaining our website. This means if you click on a link and make a purchase, we could make a small commission, at no extra cost to you. We are also required to let you know that some of our links are “affiliate links”. We will only use them to reply to your comments or provide answers to your questions. FYI, we do not collect or share email addresses. If you have any comments or questions, you can leave them in the comments section below or you can email us at. Feeding and watching the birds truly is a great pastime for everyone. ![]() The birds never stop their relentless pursuit of searching for food and now you can help them. It also provides us humans with a much-needed way to help occupy some of our time during those bitter cold winter days as well. If needed, apply a small amount of wood glue to hold the dowels in place.įeeding the birds is a great way to help them make it through the long winter months. With the top secured, all that’s left to do is insert the two 1/4″ dowels in for the perches. As you can see from the picture above it’s possible to attract some pretty good-sized birds. I recommended using the 2″ hook so its long enough to thread into the main body of the feeder, not just the top. Now drill a third 1/8″ pilot hole between the two screws and insert the steel screw hook. ![]() This feeder is highly customizable to your liking. You can leave the top piece off and skip right to the next step. Well… I hate to say it again, but this too is optional. Attach the top piece with the two drywall screws. Use the 1/8″ drill bit to drill two pilot holes in the top piece about 3/4″ apart. Most birds, such as chickadees, flickers, and woodpeckers, can easily cling to the side of the log body of the feeder. ![]() It’s totally up to you.Īfter the suet holes are drilled you can drill the 1/4″ perch holes. Holes can be drilled on the back and the sides as well. I only drilled two holes in our feeder, but you can drill as many as you would like. An auger bit or paddle bit will work best for this application. Before drilling the holes you may want to check out my article on Tip For Drilling Holes. The angled end of the 14″ piece is the top and the high point is the side where the holes will go. Using the dimensions from the bird feeder plans above ( free downloadable copy below), mark where the holes are to be drilled. We are required to let you know some of these links are “affiliate links”. In this article, we will be providing you with a few links to some products for pricing and informational purposes. Again, both are easy to make and are great little projects you can build with your children or grandchildren. The second feeder is one that is made from a scrap piece of 4×4 post you may have leftover from some other home project. One is what I call a “rustic” log feeder, which is made from mostly natural materials you can find right outside your home. Well… they love the suet, but you get my point. In this article, I am excited to share with you, free of charge, two easy to make suet log bird feeders. And you can make them for a fraction of the cost. They’re actually easy to build and are a fun little home project. You can buy suet log bird feeders in stores or online at Amazon or Etsy, but you’ll pay over $20 for one. My favorite suet feeder is one that takes the suet plugs. That combination seems to draw in a wide variety of birds. I normally put out sunflower seeds and suet all winter long. What’s the best way to attract birds? They’re just like teenagers, feed them and they will come. Enjoy hot cocoa or a cup of coffee while watching them come and go. Why not stay inside, where it’s nice and warm, and watch the birds. Bird watching is a great pastime on a cold winter day. ![]()
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