Crafting Your Own DIY Bird Feeder with Just a Mug!
January 15, 2024
source: Sadie Seasongoods
Hey there, bird lovers! Got a stack of unused coffee mugs cluttering up your kitchen cabinet? Well, winter is here, and our feathered friends could use a little extra love and grub. So, let’s repurpose those lonely mugs into something truly magical – DIY bird feeders! And guess what? Sadie Seasongoods Blog spilled the beans on this fantastic idea, so kudos to her for the inspiration!
First things first, those ceramic coffee mugs that never see the light of day? They’re about to become the talk of the town in the bird community. Ceramic is the way to go for durability, and let’s face it, they just look cooler.
Now, here’s the secret sauce – homemade suet. Don’t panic; it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Render some beef fat (yes, you read that right) into homemade bird suet. Mix it up with your favorite bird seed – a smorgasbord that even the pickiest of birds can’t resist.
Time to round up some sticks, my DIY pals. These are going to be the VIP perches for our feathery friends. Snip them so they touch the bottom of the mug and extend about 4 inches beyond the top. Birds like a little space to stretch their wings, too!
Next up, pour that bird seed into your mugs, filling them about halfway. Now, strategically place those stick perches into the seed, making sure they’re like the VIP section in a fancy restaurant – front and center. Wrangle them with some jewelry wire to keep things from getting too wild.
Now, the pièce de résistance – pour that rendered beef suet (or your homemade bird suet) into each mug. Pop these birdie cafés into the fridge to cool down, letting the suet harden and take shape. While you’re at it, give those stick perches a little stir every now and then to make sure the seeds are spread evenly. Think of it as the bird equivalent of a stir-fry – delicious and nutritious!
Ready for the final touch? Grab a carabiner and find a sturdy tree branch. Hang your newly minted suet feeder like a boss. This is the method Sadie Seasongoods shared with us, and let me tell you, the birds absolutely loved it. According to the original source, our avian buddies couldn’t get enough of this unique dining experience.
So, there you have it – a simple yet genius way to turn those neglected mugs into a bird buffet that will have your neighborhood birds tweeting with joy. Big shoutout to Sadie Seasongoods for the inspiration – you’ve given us the ultimate way to show our flying friends some love this winter. Cheers to DIY bird feeders and making our feathered pals feel like the VIPs they are!