Prepare the bird feeder tube.įor the feeder tube, cut a piece of 3/4″ (13cm) pipe 5.25″ (13cm) in length. A 1-1/16″ Forsnter drill bit will create a very snug hole for the feeder tube. (You can attract larger birds by using a bigger feeder tube.) Note: 3/4″ (13cm) pipe has an outside diameter of 1.06″ (2.7cm). Drill holes for feeder tubes and perches.įor these plans, I used 3/4″ (13cm) PVC pipe for the feeder tubes. PVC pipe can easily be cut with either a hand saw or a miter saw.
The red bird feeder shown in the picture above is 18″ (46cm) in length. Cut PVC pipe using the bird feeder plans below.Ĭut the 4in (10cm) diameter PVC pipe at least 12″ (30cm) in length.
DIY Video Tutorial – PVC Bird Feeder.įor an instructional video tutorial on building this PVC bird feeder see around 10:10 minutes into the following video. This squirrel proof bird feeder will last for years and years. The vinyl PVC will not rot, split, or crack. This makes the seed more likely to stay dry. The covered feeding ports will help keep rain water out. Because of the small feeding ports (and short perches) it is designed to accommodate smaller birds such as finches, but exclude larger birds such as starlings, grackles, and blue jays. This lightweight, attractive tube bird feeder has two feeding ports and perches (but more can be added). Eye bolt: Length 1.5″ (4cm) | Diameter: 1/4″ (0.6cm).īest used for: Chickadees, Goldfinches, Nuthatches, Titmice, Juncos.Threaded rod: Length 7in (18m) | Diameter 0.25in (0.6cm).
PVC Pipe: Length 12in (30cm) or more | Diameter 4in (10cm).Materials Needed to Build DIY PVC Bird Feeder. Find more ideas on bird feeders plans and DIY bird feeders. This squirrel resistant bird feeder is made using primarily PVC pipe.
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Below are free DIY plastic (PVC) bird feeder plans that can be used to attract smaller birds like bluebirds, chickadees, goldfinches, nuthatches, titmice, and juncos to your backyard or garden.
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