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How to Make a Bird Feeder : Different Styles of Bird Feeders

Thursday, June 30, 2011

How to Make a Bird Feeder : Using Fancy Old Wood for Bird Feeder

Learn How to pick the look for a bird feeder plan from an expert birdhouse builder in this free yard crafts video. Expert: Bob Olsen ...



Hummingbird Food?

I just put out a hummingbird feeder but if I run out of the necter that I bought, should or could I use something they like? I know they like red, so maybe Kool Aid since it is sugar? Or is that bad for them?



Answer -

I had been using the nectar mixture for a few years, but today, when I was installing the feeder, I just did the sugar/water mixture. I have never had any hummingbird action like this before, I regret never having tried this before. BTW my feeder is transparent, and they are still hooked on the liquid anyway. I will never buy the store stuff again.

I never buy hummingbird nectar, I make my own, using 3 parts water, to one part sugar. Boil the water, stir in the sugar, let cool and just put it in the feeder and sit back. No food coloring is needed. I live in Ohio, and they are in my feeder right now.


You can easily make your own Hummingbird food using white sugar and water. There's no need to add red food coloring to the Humming bird food recipe to attract Hummingbirds. Your red feeder will be enough to attract them. There is also controversy about whether food coloring might be harmful to the Humming birds, so avoiding it altogether might be the best choice.

The Hummingbird food recipe consists of 1 part white sugar to 4 parts water. This 1 to 4 ratio will closely match that found in actual flower nectar.

Start by stirring the sugar into the water while bringing the mixture to a boil over low heat. Boiling the solution is important as it helps remove chlorine from the water and kills mold and yeast spores that might be in the sugar.

Boil the mixture for two minutes and let cool. Do not boil any longer than 2 minutes or you will boil away too much of the water and change the ratio of sugar to water. I have read that higher sugar concentration resulting from boiling too long, will be more attractive to insects.

Once the Hummingbird food is cool you can add it to your feeder and store any excess nectar in the refrigerator (for 7 - 8 days) for use at a later date.

It is not necessary to completely fill your feeder. Only put in as much Humming bird food as you need to feed the number of Hummingbirds you have using your feeder. When it comes time to change the Humming bird nectar you don't want to have a large amount left over to throw away.

Why dont hummingbirds feed at my hummingbird feeder?

I live in southern california and bought the Bird feeder at home depot. lots of hummers are around but i dont see them feeding?



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Use 1 part sugar to 3 parts water for your feed. Anything with a stronger concoction of sugar can kill them. Do not use honey, ever. It is fatal. Your feed does NOT have to be red but most feeders have a red flower and that is all that is needed. Mine would not come to red feed, just the red flower.

Be patient. You may have to wait until the babies are flying. They are not so set in their ways so may try yours when the others are too crowded and busy. They usually go to the same feeders year after year.

Sometimes, it takes time for the birds to adjust to feeding at a new feeder, especially if the feeder is located in a busy area. Do you make your own food? If so, make sure it is sweet; the recipe I use is 1 part white granulated sugar to 4 parts water. If the feeder is in the direct sunlight and gets warm, the birds won't drink from it. Give it some time, then you should have lots of bird feeding!


Humming birds are very territorial and will remember from year to year where food is available. Sometimes it can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks before the birds begin feeding from your feeder. It took a few months before the birds at my feeder were noticeably feeding. Just remember to change the food at least once a week if not more often and clean the feeder each time. A mold can build up on the inside that can make the birds very sick. I've also noticed that if there are a lot of ants around the feeder the birds will not drink from it. I put an ant mote on mine to prevent the ants from getting into it. I have also noticed that some of the birds don't like the store bought red food, they prefer the solution I make from sugar and water 1/4 cup sugar to 1 cup of water. 


Monday, June 27, 2011

How to make a birdhouse from popsicle sticks

Popsicle Stick Birdhouse

Begin by making the sides of the house. Lay a row of sticks side by side touching each other. Next, glue a stick across the row on the top and another stick across the bottom (these will hold the walls together) - let dry. Repeat this until you have 3 sides. For the 4th side, cut off 1 inch of a couple of (or three) sticks to make the opening for the birdhouse (use the shorter sticks in the center of this wall). Glue a stick across the top and across the bottom, over the to of the opening. Glue the four walls together and let dry. Make the roof by gluing popsicle sticks together, then gluing it to the base. When the glue is all dry and the house feels sturdy, get out the paints. Be creative and decorate the birdhouse. When the paint dries, varnish with a waterbased varnish. Fill the inside with birdseed and hang from your favorite branch!



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Is Chipboard toxic for Bird Houses?

I have some chipboard lying around and I was going to build a bird house because I like wild life and wood works so,
Anyway, I hear some types of wood are toxic and shouldnt be used for bird houses, is chipboard nomally toxic?



 Answer 



Yes and no. As it ages, the wood off gases and becomes less toxic. At the same time, birds have much much more sensitive respiratory systems than humans do. Ideally, do with an untreated outdoor wood, like the cedar mentioned above. If the chipboard's pretty old, you could probably seal it with several coats of a low VOC outdoor sealer, but it might be easier to just use different wood. Or find another project for your chipboard. If you do choose to use it, seal each piece individually before putting it together so you can get the edges. Chip board will fall apart when exposed to water.

Chipboard tends to fall apart after a couple of rains, so this becomes a repetitive job. Not worth wasting time on it. Harder to nail small nails into compared to plywood.
Never use pretreated lumber as that has the poisons put in to kill mold and mildew.
the toxic wood would be from wine or whiskey barrels; also the wood used for Cigars and cigarettes packing crates.



So I would say yes again.Chip board or OSB has lots of chemicals as does green treated lumber,you have to use special screws because the chemicals were eating the screws.Use cedar that naturally lasts outdoors and wont kill the birds offspring.Good Luck

Is Plywood toxic for Bird Houses?

I have some plywood lying around and I was going to build a bird house because I like wild life and wood works so,
Anyway, I hear some types of wood are toxic and shouldnt be used for bird houses, is plywood nomally toxic?




Answer 

1) i have been building bird houses for 50 years and if the plywood has been laying around foe a while its ok to use,,,they build houses out of plywood,they build furniture out of plywood,they build lots of things out of plywood if it was dangerous they wouldn't use it,,, haven't had any dead birds in any of my houses,and they are used alot




2)  
Nah. Any wood that would be toxic are most likely those treated with creosote(green or brown) mainly used on posts bottom halves so they don't rot as fast in the ground.Cedar shakes if fresh might be toxic because its natural oils in the woods keep moths out of chests thus saving wool from being moth eaten.
Other than that, plywood is OK, chipboard(not much good after a couple of rains), particleboard(not much good after a couple of rains), rangerboard(not much good after a couple of rains)-ranger also has formaldehyde in its makeup so not healthy to work with(for you). I believe it has been pulled from the market because of the formaldehyde. Rangerboard is just compressed cardboard.
Plywood is the best bet for longevity. Leave it unpainted on the inside. And mount it on the north side of a tree(so it gets some shade) otherwise it is same as an oven....you will have a couple of "friers" in there.
Don't make too air tight, or too small. because the bird will still build a round nest in there. Also have a front door and a back door(escape route should a predator bird be at the front door) and a "heat release" slot near the roof line. These birds are there for the spring summer. No winter heating required.

Also build a few of them. Birds are not solitary. They like company. That is why they fly around in "herds".
Growing bright colorful flowers in the garden nearby attracts bugs which feed the birds. And make sure you have a bird bath someplace. Even it it is just an old garbage can lid upside down with a bit of water in it from the sprinkler.
Plywood is the easiest to work with. Try avoiding using any other glue (if you do use glue during construction) than white carpenters glue. The others have chemicals in them. But if the bird house is big enough and airy enough, noxicity should not be a problem.
Then again you could just leave them alone to pick out a tree or a bush where they would build their nest as they have since the dinosaurs.


Sunday, June 26, 2011

How to make a bird house?


You Might Want To Try:  How To Build Bird Feeders

•Look for clean, over-sized pallets used for shipping large products such as furniture or machinery. Pull off the slats using a hammer and pry bar, taking care not to break the boards at the nailing points.

•Step 2
Remove all of the nails, staples or other fasteners to avoid damaging cutting blades and to reduce the risk of injury. If you want, use a metal detector to find nails or metal pieces embedded in the wood.

•Step 3
Scrub the pallet wood with a stiff wire brush to remove the dirt and grit. Saw blades dull quickly when cutting through wood covered in sand, grease and grime. Inspect the wood closely, cutting away any split or damaged sections.

•Step 4
Cut the prepared pallet wood into the rough dimensions needed to build the birdhouse. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the dimensions of a birdhouse for cavity-nesting birds such as chickadees, nuthatches, wrens and warblers is 5-1/2 inches wide, 4 inches deep and 8 inches high, with an entrance hole of 1-1/8 to 1-1/4 inches in diameter.

•Step 5
Lay out and the drill the entrance hole in the front piece. Measure up 6 inches from the bottom edge, centering the entrance hole across the width of the front section. Drill several holes, one-quarter inch in diameter, in the bottom piece for drainage.

•Step 6
Cut the sides on a slight angle, creating a sloped roof to shed the rain. To mark the angles, measure 7-3/4 inches from one end and make a mark along the edge of the board. Measure 9-1/4 inches up the other side of the board and make another mark. Connect the marks by drawing a straight line between the marks. Cut along the line.

•Step 7
Attach the front piece to one of the side pieces using weather-resistant nails, lining up the bottom edges of both pieces. The side piece is one-quarter inch shorter than the front piece. When fully assembled, the shorter sides create a small gap under the roof to provide for air circulation and ventilation for the nest box. Attach the bottom to the side and front pieces, and then attach the roof and back sections. The back section extends below the nest box, making it easier to mount the finished birdhouse to a pole or tree.

•Step 8
Position the second side piece in place. To make a hinged door for cleaning the birdhouse, secure the side section by driving one nail through the front piece and into the edge of the side section, approximately 1 inch down from the top. Drive a second nail through the back section and into the other edge of the side piece, directly across from the first nail to create a pivot point. Secure the door with a small screw, centered along the bottom edge. If desired, paint or stain the finished birdhouse before hanging it in the garden.

Do not paint the birdhouse. If your really wanted to paint it, use the lead and toxic free paint.