subject: Wind Chimes Plans | Wind Chimes [print this page] Bird feeders should be made from durable material, as they will have to withstand different weather conditions. Redwood, red cedar, or cypress wood can be used to make a bird feeder. However, pressure treated wood is not recommended. You can make use of the left-over material from your house construction to make a bird feeder too.
When you plan to make a bird feeder, it is important that you take note of the feeding habits of birds. At the same time, decide upon the kind of birds you plan to feed. If you have spotted a blue bird and would want to feed it, then you will have to make a separate space to contain the earthworms in order to feed the blue bird. You will have to make arrangements to secure earthworms as well.
Planning a spacious bird feeder is important, as birds keep coming to the feeder often. At the same time, the positioning of the feeder is also important. The bird should have a branch close to the feeder it can fly to, once it has fed itself. Similarly, the branch will be used by the bird, before it actually goes to the feeder to feed itself.
The bird feeder should be well covered, so that the feed in the form of grains or earthworms are well protected. In case it rains or snows, the feed should not get wet. Squirrel-proof bird feeders should be used to keep squirrels at bay, lest you end up feeding the squirrels and not the birds. The roof of the bird feeder needs special attention. You will need to use the roof to stock up the feeder with food. The roof should be easily movable, so that it's convenient to open and close. Very often people make bird houses but, forget to make arrangements for water inside it. Remember, like us humans, all animals including birds, also need water to survive. So a small enclosure should be made for water as well.
