How Do You Save Money Feeding The Birds Using Just Pipes And Pantyhose?
For bird lovers, the cost of bird seed isn’t a huge expense, but the cost of feeders can be. Simple feeders can cost over $100. Pole feeders cost more and require squirrel baffles. Little woven nylon finch socks cost about $4-5 apiece, and may only last a month from wear and tear. If you’re unable to build a wooden feeder and repair it when needed, there are less costly alternatives. Here is a simple way to use scrap and cheap materials to make a home-made finch feeder. Filled with thistle seed, it will attract goldfinches and others from miles around. Once finches find your feeder, they will come often and fill your yard with their cheerful warbling and high “kitten” cries from nearby trees. Make sure to see my Tips and Warnings below the Instructions. Insert 4-6′ of iron pipe into the ground, providing 8-10′ of pole above ground. Lead pipe from scrap yards works, but should be handled with gloves. To squirrel-proof the pole, trim branches about 8′ away. Slide 6″ dia PVC pipe (10 foot
