Milk Carton Bird Feeder
Whimsical, Colorful & Sustainable
Milk Carton Bird Feeder
Enjoy the sights and sounds of local birds right out of your window by creating a fun and whimsical bird feeder out of materials you probably already have at home. Birds are helpful parts of our yard ecosystems by providing pest control, controlling weeds, and even pollinating plants. A great way to entice birds to your yard is by providing bird seed, and with this fun and easy project, you can repurpose materials headed for the trash by turning them into beautiful backyard bird feeders.
Milk Carton Birdfeeder
Start by gathering your supplies as listed below and follow these easy steps:
Step One
Step Two
Step Three
Using hot glue, adhere popsicle stick to the slanted sides of the top of the carton to create a roof. Using a hole puncher or scissors, poke holes in the center of the bottom spaces beneath your arches and carefully thread your wooden dowel through it to create a perch for your birds to sit.
Step Four
Finally, use your hole punch to create a hole in the top center of your birdfeeder to thread your twine through to create loop to hang your feeder from a tree branch or hook. Fill with high quality birdseed, and now you can sit back and wait for your backyard birds to come and enjoy their tasty treat!
Supplies List
- Half gallon milk or juice carton
- Scissors/box cutter
- Twine
- High quality bird seed
- Paint, jewels, stickers, etc. to decorate
- 10"-12" wooden dowel
- Popsicle sticks
- Hole punch (optional)
