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Create a milk jug bird feeder

Bird feeders are a great way to help migrating songbirds find food along their journeys, and helps you view them more easily in your yard. Make sure to bring the feeder inside each night to prevent attracting unintended visitors.

What you'll need:


* 1 clean, empty milk jug
* 1 scissors
* 1 piece of cord, twine, or yarn (~ 3 feet)
* 1 strong twig (longer than the width of the milk jug)
* Permanent markers or stickers (optional ? for decoration)

"Note: Guardians are encouraged to help with steps involving cutting the milk jug with scissors. "






Birdfeeder craft Step 1

1) Gather all of your materials.?

Birdfeeder craft Step 2

2) On one side of the milk jug, cut a large square.?

Birdfeeder craft Step 3

3) Cut a slit directly below the opening and a another on the opposite side of the jug.?

Birdfeeder craft Step 4

4) Push a twig through the slit closest to the large opening. Then, slowly guide it through the second slit on the opposite end of the jug. A tag end of your twig should extend past the width of the milk jug, so birds can sit on top while eating the food inside the feeder.?

Birdfeeder craft Step 5

5) Cut two holes through the cap of the milk jug.?

Birdfeeder craft Step 6

6) Slide your cord, twine or yarn through both holes in the cap and tie a knot with the tag-ends.

Birdfeeder craft Step 7

7) Decorate the outside of your milk jug birdfeeder with permanent markers or stickers, if you would like.?

Birdfeeder craft Step 8

8) Fill the inside of your birdfeeder with delicious birdseed and hang it on a tree or bush near your home. Observe the birds that take advantage of their new food source!

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