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Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder

February 10, 2018 by Evelyn 5 Comments

We just made this Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder in just a few easy steps and it is so cute hanging in our backyard.    Not that we don’t have enough hanging bird feeders around the Ranch but we could always use one more especially if its a cutie like this one.

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In winter and early spring, it seems like we can’t keep enough birdseed out for our feathered friends around the Ranch.   We have several unique bird feeders and a couple of cheap plastic ones which unfortunately don’t last too long in our Texas summer sun.   So we came up with this simple solution for a long-lasting and durable bird feeder.

 

Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder

 

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How to Make a Mason Jar Bird Feeder

You will need:

  • Baby Chicken Feeder
  • Regular Mouth Quart Mason Jar
  • Vintage metal Pot Lid
  • Gorilla Glue
  • S-Hook (for hanging)



 

Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder

 

We bought a couple of these inexpensive baby chicken feeders to start our Mason Jar bird feeders.  These can be found on Amazon or purchased online at Tractor Supply or at your local Feed Store.

 

mason jar for bird feeder, Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder

 

A regular mouth quart mason jar is screwed into the baby chicken feeder (base) and can be purchased on Amazon.

 

unique bird feeder

 

We found this old lid in a local antique/junk store, it’s an 8-inch metal vintage enamelware lid.   These can also be found on Etsy or eBay or you can go junkin’.   This will enable us to turn this feeder into a hanging bird feeder.

 

mason jar bird feeder, Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder
 

Using Gorilla Glue, we centered and then glued the vintage lid on the bottom of the glass mason jar.  (Note: the bottom will actually become the top after the jar is screwed into the baby chicken feeder)   Be sure to let the glue dry at least 24 hours prior to hanging.

 

mason jar bird feeder

 

The handle on the lid is perfect for hanging this bird feeder in a tree using these “S” hooks or on a garden shepherd’s hook or this awesome multi feeder station.

 

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Our sweet feathered friends should be very happy with our new unique mason jar bird feeder. The lid is large enough to protect them and their food from the rain.  And the West Texas sun will have a hard time destroying this hanging Bird Feeder.

We are planning on making several more of these bird feeders, we just need to plan another trip to our Antique Store.

 

If you enjoyed this Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder then See these:

 

  • Horseshoe Fairy Door
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  • Mason Jar Solar Lights
 
 

Click HERE to save these instructions to make this Unique Bird Feeder to Pinterest

 
 

Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeders

Make this Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder in just a few easy steps
Prep Time15 mins
drying time1 d
Total Time1 d 15 mins
Keyword: Mason Jar Bird Feeder, Unique Bird Feeder
Servings: 1
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Gorilla Glue

Ingredients

  • inexpensive baby chicken feeders
  • Regular Mouth Quart Mason Jar
  • Vintage metal pot lid
  • Gorilla Glue
  • S hook

Instructions

  • Use the Gorilla Glue, center and glue the vintage lid on the bottom of the glass mason jar. Note: the bottom of the jar will actually become the top after the jar is screwed into the baby chicken feeder
  • After the glue dries (Be sure to let the glue dry at least 24 hours prior to hanging) fill the jar with birdseed and screw the jar into the baby chicken feeder. Turn over and hang.

 
 

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Comments

  1. Brenda

    April 12, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    Made one and I love this and so do our birds!

    Reply
    • Evelyn

      April 12, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Oh that makes my heart happy!! Thanks so much for letting us know!

      Reply
      • Kathy

        June 3, 2020 at 1:38 am

        I think this is such a great idea and I can’t wait to make one! Using the lid is like having a baffle, making it squirrel proof! I have one question: if I hang it from a shepherds hook, what do you put underneath for the birds to Percheron while they eat? Thank you in advance!

        Reply
        • Evelyn

          June 3, 2020 at 4:21 pm

          Our birds just perch on the rim with the holes, they really don’t have any trouble, since they can grab with their little toes. Yes, no squirrels in ours either!

          Reply

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