How to Build a Milk Jug Bird Feeder

Making a milk jug bird feeder is fun and easy!

If you want to get your kids outside this and in touch with nature, then get them interested in bird watching.

One of the best places to expose your kids to the wonderful hobby of birding is your own backyard. Kids love to learn and by nature are curious.

Bird watching is a great way to teach your children about the world of nature around them.

Most of us see wild birds as they fly by without taking the time to enjoy their beauty. Since they are so far away and always moving, it is hard to get a good look at them.

If you want a chance to see birds up close, try hanging a few bird feeders around your yard.

You will be surprised how many birds you can attract. There are about 800 species of birds in North America. You could probably find about 100 species near and around where you live. Many of them can be attracted with bird feeders. Even more can be attracted with water attracted with water.

One way to get your kids interested in the bird feeders around your yard is to make them yourself.

Making a milk jug bird feeder is simple and fun. This project can be completed in about 15 minutes.

You will need:

An empty milk carton (a gallon jug)
Thin wire or strong string
Scissors
Marker
Birdseed
Markers or paint (optional for decoration)

Directions:

Clean carton with hot water and rinse thoroughly.
Outline cutout holes on the two sides away from the handle.
Cut out holes.
Remove cap and wrap wire or string around the base of the opening and replace cap (see photo).
Hang your new milk jug feeder from a tree branch and fill it with birdseed.
That's it, you're done!

While a milk jug bird feeder will not last forever, they are a lot of fun to make.

This is an inexpensive way for your children to learn about birds and the importance of caring for our wildlife.

If you enjoyed making a milk jug bird feeder, then click here for tips on bird watching for kids.

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