Comments on: Rustic Log Bird Feeder DIY

By: Debbie Sheegog

Debbie Sheegog — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 17:27:16 +0000

Hi, thank you for reading this! After being inspired after reading your lovely article my husband and I are making a few wood suet feeders for Christmas presents. One idea for you that I saw in another website was to use cardboard paper rolls, (think: paper towel and toilet paper rolls), as molds for suet. This is especially useful as he drills the holes all the way through the wood rather than alternating them as you do. After measuring the cardboard paper rolls, most of which are 1 1/2”, he decided to create the holes to that measure. We are going to be doing it your way w/ alternating holes, so the molded shapes may or may not be necessary. Thanks again! Happy Holidays, stay safe and be well.

By: Pam Kessler

Pam Kessler — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:59:05 +0000

In reply to Ruth. Love? Or obsessed? I just recently bought a plaid suitcase to add to my suitcase stack for Christmas, so it may be getting a bit weird now :)

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:00:40 +0000

Hi Pam,
I saw similar bird feeders at a festival in Madison, IN, a couple years ago and wanted to make some. This is a great inspiration.
I had to laugh about the plaid tape for the birch coasters. You do LOVE plaid!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:55:12 +0000

In reply to Pam. I agree they do gobble it up quickly. I will buy cracked corn and throw around the base of tree and that helps with ones that pass thru. Brown head cow birds is the ones that over take my feeders occasional. They like crack corn and that helps on the refilling. Enjoy your birds and I hope you figure out something to put down for the gobblers. 😊

By: Kathleen Collier

Kathleen Collier — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:06:26 +0000

I love your log bird feeder idea. Here in Sarasota, FL only the numerous squirrels are eating from it. The birds are only attracted to the bird feeders we have in the front and back yard. The next tree branch that dislocates from our huge oak trees from the next storm will be put to good use.
Thank you for your DIY articles. Kathleen

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:01:18 +0000

Great idea Pam! We also feed all birds, red and gray squirrels, and a pair of opossums are visiting at night. My experience with peppered suet cakes has been less than great. None of our critters eat it, especially the birds. Many different types of woodpeckers visit, so I am going to show hubby your idea and encourage him to create a version with wood that falls from our trees during high winter winds and/or our woodpile. Can't wait to add another attractive offering!

By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:25:36 +0000

In reply to Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces. Oh, no! Flies are about the last thing you need to be attracting :)

By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:21:22 +0000

In reply to Sherry. I'll have to look in my bird book to find out what kind they are, but they just east SO MUCH FOOD. And so fast :) It gets tiring to refill the feeders!

By: susan ross hill

susan ross hill — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:18:10 +0000

I am laughing out loud!!! But seriously easy fun helpful idea!

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:45:23 +0000

Making something out of nothing and it's a great idea, as always. We actually have cardinals down here in Miami too...but they thrive on the tropical fruits and berries all around in the winter.