Birdfeeders

Build the 8- by 18-inch base from a 16-inch-long piece of 1-by-12, ripped to 6 inches wide, then edged with 1-by-2s. Draw and cut one support piece from a 12-inch piece of 2-by-8.

Build this platform bird feeder for your backyard using these free woodworking plans.

Build squirrels their own feeder for the backyard using these free woodworking plans.

Turn a beautiful bird feeder on your lathe using these free instructions. Be sure to follow through to page 2 for turning the bowl.

If you want hours of quiet entertainment, build yourself a bird feeder, fill it with seeds, then watch the feathery fliers swarm.

Building a bird feeder like the one above is a project that can be fun and practical. This simple, but sturdy bird feeder has clear, plastic sides to view feed levels and holds about six pounds of feed.

Use wood from your scrap pile to build this birdfeeder. This plan is for a 12 oz bottle but you could adjust the plans to fit a different size bottle.

Build this bird feeder using a few cedar boards and a wine bottle. Here are the free instructions.

This wine bottle bird feeder is a fun project for the backyard bird watcher. Click on the link to see how to build your own. This is a quick and easy project for you to build this weekend.

Build this rustic bird feeder cabin from inexpensive materials. For example you can use an old broom or similar material for the roof.

With just a little cedar and some readily available supplies, you can easily build these hummingbird feeders.

This easy to build bird feeder is one of the most popular types to attract birds to your backyard.

Build three super bird feeders that will keep the birds coming to your backyard: the window feeder, the hanging feeder, and the platform feeder.

If you have chickens to feed, you will appreciate this chicken feeder once you have it built.

8 X 10, GABLEROOF, STALL TYPE, SKIDS. This agricultural building plan is a download plan that is PDF file format. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 5768.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a thistle bird feeder made of wood, acrylic panels, 1/4 inch dowels and 1/8 inch hardware cloth. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

The entire robin shelter is made of 1/2 inch lumber except for the three inch edging strips. For a long lasting shelter box, make it out of redwood or cypress material.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bird feeder with clear sides and floor. To fill, slide the roof up the cord. The floor can also be slid out for cleaning. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Weâve had this bird feeder for a very long time and itâs finally succumbing to the elements. Since we are going to replace it we decided to turn it into a project for you. We like it so much we figured you might like it just as we. The nice thing about it is that it has screen in the bottom so that the rain can run through and the bird seed will dry out really good after the rain.

A few pieces of pine cut to the sizes indicated in the drawing will make a very inviting small feeding station for your feathered friends who stay in your vicinity during the cold winter months. The wire mesh holds enough suet to last a long time.

This is a model of a bird feeder based on plans I found on the Missouri Department of Conservation website. The feeder can be build from a single 7ft, 1x6 board.

This is a platform feeder, it is probably my favorite type, popular with ground feeding birds, and less risk of seed spoilage than a hopper feeder.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bird feeder. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build the bird feeder shown on the right with just a few tools using scraps laying around your shop!

To build this awesome bird feeder all you need is one cedar fence picket. You will also need a recycled plastic juice bottle when you are setting this up. This one can stand on its own or be hung from a tree.

8 ft X 8 ft, 100 BU, IN 24 ft X24 ft PEN, Gable Roof, SKIDS. This agricultural building plan is a download plan that is PDF file format. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 5764.

This open face bird feeder is easy to build and the birds will thank you. Follow along at the link and build your own backyard feeder.

1 ft x 8 ft, Post and Board, 8 inch neck rails. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 6328

3 X 8 PLYWOOD, SKIDS. This agricultural building plan is a download plan that is PDF file format. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 6124.

2 x 190 ft, on legs. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 5915