How to Make Hanging Bird Feeders

Introduction

Birds are a lot of fun to watch, and if you want to attract them to your property, one of the best ways is by hanging a bird feeder. You can buy a ready-made hanging bird feeder or make one yourself. This will require some basic tools and materials. The process is easy but does require one person to hold the feeder while another person drills holes into it. In this article we’ll walk through how to make a hanging bird feeder using two different methods:

Choose a Feeder

Choosing a bird feeder is not as easy as it seems. You want to make sure your feeder can hold the amount of food you want to put in it and that it will be easy to clean, fill, and hang. Here are some options:

Hanging suet feeders are great for birds like woodpeckers who love fat-rich foods. These hanging suet blocks come with a rope or chain so that they can be hung anywhere from trees or poles outside the window. This makes them perfect for feeding birds that like to perch and eat together!
Tube feeders are another great option for tube lovers—like chickadees and nuthatches—to get their fill of seed without falling off when they fly away from their perch.* Squirrel proof bird feeders are especially helpful if you have squirrels around who try stealing seeds from your other bird dishes.* There are also plenty of other types available at stores like Target or Walmart if none of these sound right for what you’re trying to accomplish!

Drill Starting Holes

The first step to creating hanging bird feeders is drilling holes in the right places. First, you will need to drill a hole in the top of your feeder. The size of this hole depends on where you are going to hang your feeder and what kind of hook you are using.

Next, drill a hole on both sides of the hook (or wire). These holes should be large enough for the wire/hook that you plan on using; if not, then enlarge them until it fits comfortably through them without too much resistance. If possible, use pliers or something else sturdy so that you can hold onto it while working with other things at hand!

Next now we’re going down below our hook so that we can hang from above – literally! On each side here have been drilled out roughly 1″. You’ll want more room if possible since this is where most people put their attachments (like suet cakes) but keep in mind how much space they take up beforehand so there won’t be any surprises later down the road when trying these types products off again later after months off being used regularly every day without fail…

String the Wire, Feeder and Hooks

For the wire, I used a cable tie. These are usually a bit thicker than your average wire and have an adjustable clamp on one end for tightening it onto a branch. This is perfect for hanging our bird feeder because it will be strong enough to hold the weight of the feeder but also thin enough that we can find a branch to thread it through easily. You’ll want to make sure you have enough length of this wire for hanging your feeder and at least some extra inches so you can secure the end by tying another knot around itself or with another piece of string.

Put the Screws in Your Hooks

Next, you’ll need to make sure that the holes in your hooks are big enough for screws. If they’re too small, you won’t be able to get them screwed in all the way.

To do this, first find a screwdriver that feels comfortable in your hand and that has an easy grip. Then take a moment to sit down and hold it so you can see how far up on the shaft of the screwdriver it would reach if someone were holding it at a 90 degree angle (like how you might hold a hammer). This will give you an idea of how long this tool needs to be in order for it not only fit inside of these tiny holes but also work well enough with them without hurting yourself or damaging anything else nearby.

Tie a Knot

Let’s start with the basics. How do you tie a knot? A good knot is one that stays tied when it should, and comes undone when it should. In other words, a good knot will stay securely in place until you want to remove it—and won’t come undone while hanging up your bird feeder. There are several different kinds of knots that can be used for this purpose:

A slip knot (or as we call it here at Birdseed Central, “the lazy man’s knot”) is easy to tie and untie once set up; this makes it perfect for using with rope or twine on small projects like hanging bird feeders or making macramé items like wall art or coasters.
A bowline has a simple structure but makes for an incredibly strong loop; this type of knot works well as a top anchor point if you’d like to hang something from above such as another rope.
A clove hitch is similar in appearance to the square knot but much easier to adjust once set up.

Test Out Your Bird Feeder

When you try out your bird feeder for the first time, there are several things to look for. First, if you put out a bit of seed and watch it, then you will be able to see how many birds come and eat from your feeder. If there is more than one type of bird that comes to eat from your feeder, then this is a sign that they’re finding food in it. Birds will also come to other people’s feeders if there isn’t enough food on yours yet or if theirs aren’t working right now (like when they’ve been filled with water).

If any birds seem interested in eating on the ground and not at all interested in eating off the winged cups attached above them, then this would indicate that maybe your design needs more tweaking before being put into production!

Enjoy Your New DIY Bird Feeder

Now that you have your bird feeder, it’s time to hang it. In order to get the most out of your DIY project, there are a few things to keep in mind:

Make sure the birds can see it. Birds are very good at finding food and water sources, so if you have a large feeder or hang it somewhere particularly visible, they’ll find it easily!
Make sure the birds can eat it. If you’ve made a suet cage or other type of feeding house for small animals like finches or chickadees (cardinals) then make sure their little beaks aren’t getting stuck in any spaces between rods or cages so they can easily access their meals without any trouble!
Make sure the birds can hear your new DIY project being built–they might come investigate once they hear construction going on nearby!
Hanging a feeder has never been easier than using these simple steps above!”

These are easy techniques to make your bird feeder hangable.

Use these techniques to make your bird feeder hangable.

Easy to follow instructions. The techniques are easy to follow, and the materials are easy to find in your home or local hardware store.
Easy to make. These techniques take only a few minutes each, and require nothing more than scissors, tape, string and something for the string or wire to dangle from (a hook on the ceiling).
Easy to hang. You don’t need any special tools or skills other than those listed above; anyone can do this! Plus there’s no need for tools like screwdrivers that can break easily and cause injury when used improperly (which we don’t want).
Easy-to-use design makes it quick & easy for homeowners who want new ways of feeding birds at home without having worry about cleaning up after them all day long while they’re out working hard during the weekdays so they can enjoy their weekend getaways with family members who travel across many states away from where they live now – because they moved away last year due family reasons like divorce etc…

Conclusion

Making your own hanging bird feeder is easy and fun. It’s a great way to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, plus you can make one for yourself or give it as a gift to someone special!