20 Homemade Birdseed Feeders

DIY Birdseed Feeders

Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? Did you know that bird feeding/watching is the second most popular hobby behind gardening? What about this information, did you know that feeding birds in winter is critical since berries and other natural sources of food are scarce? Whether you know all of that or not, here are some ideas for 20 DIY Birdseed Feeders that are probably messy, but fun for the whole family to make!

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It’s important to provide birds with food in winter because they burn more calories in winter just to stay warm. Feeding birds now also gives them the extra energy they need to survive this particularly cold winter, to migrate, and set up their spring nests!

20 Homemade Birdseed Feeders

Making a DIY birdseed feeder for birds can be fun and rewarding as you observe all the birds that gather in your yard. Knowing what is safe to feed birds can be a little tricky. Here are some tips to help you get started.

• Commercial Birdseed – Commercial seed comes in many different varieties. Mixes are often more expensive and you can easily make your own for less when you buy bulk bags of seed. Most packages will tell you what will be most attractive to the birds you have in your area.
• Peanuts and Peanut Butter – Always use unsalted whole peanuts for birds. Unsalted bulk peanut butter is a better choice, but using the same peanut butter you use will not harm the birds if you just provide it as an occasional treat.
• Fruit – Birds love chopped apples and pears.
• Dried Fruit – Dried raisins and dried cranberries can add interest and color to your seed feeders.
• Grains – Cooked (and cooled) pasta, rice, and potatoes can be left out for the birds. But make sure to put them up high and not too close to your house, as these may also attract other critters!

1. Birdseed Wreath

Birdseed Wreath by Sewlicious Home Decor

2. Pinecone Bird Feeder

Pinecone bird feeder with Wheat Chex cereal from My Blessed Life

3. Easy Peanut Butter Birdseed Treats

Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Bird Treats at Pint Sized Treasures by Daisy Cottage Designs

4. Coconut Oil Suet Cakes

Coconut Oil Suet Cakes from Fresh Eggs Daily

5. Birdseed Filled Pumpkin

Pumpkin filled with bird seed by Dreamy Whites

6. DIY Bird Seed Feeders

DIY bird seed feeder by Under the Sycamore

7. Homemade Bird Seed Wreath

Homemade Birdseed Wreath by A Cultivated Nest

8. Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder

Toilet paper roll bird feeder by Go Grow Go!

9. 3 Ingredient DIY Suet Cakes

DIY Suet Cakes by A Cultivated Nest

10. Winter Bird Tree

Bird seed tree from Wilder Child. Isn’t that pretty? The squirrels in my yard would be all over that!

11. How To Make A DIY Bird Feeder.

How To Make A DIY Bird Feeder from Little Bins For Little Hands

12. Create Bird Seed Cottage Feeder

 Create Bird Seed Cottage Feeder from Hometalk

13. DIY Birdfeeder

DIY Birdfeeder from Gingersnap Crafts

14. Making Seed Treats For Birds

Making Seed Treats For Birds from Grateful Prayers Thankful Hearts

15. Yarn-Wrapped Suet Cake Tutorial

Yarn-Wrapped Suet Cake Tutorial from Crafting a Green World

16. DIY Mason Jar Bird Feeder

DIY Mason Jar Bird Feeder from Hometalk

17. Tin Can And Sisal Bird Feeder

Tin Can And Sisal Bird Feeder from RedTedArt

18. Log Suet Bird Feeder

Log Suet Bird Feeder from The Garden Glove

19. Homemade Bread Crumbs Suet Cakes

Homemade Bread Crumbs Suet Cakes from Savvy Homemade

20. DIY Bird Feeder Buffet

 DIY Bird Feeder Buffet from Frugal Mom Eh!

Be sure to place your homemade birdseed feeders somewhere that provides natural cover where birds can hide if necessary, but doesn’t also offer a place for cats or other predators to hide.

Which DIY birdseed feeder do you think you’ll try to make?

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