I love this project, so quick and easy and makes a great gift for any Twitchers or bird feeders in the family!
First, find a roundish log. I think this is the branch from a cherry tree, and drill (or get your handsome assistant to drill) great big holes in the log.
The drill bit we used was a 32mm paddle bit (according to handsome assistant) but just dig out the biggest drill bit you can find.
Drill a smaller hole at the top to thread cord through to hang it up.
Mix a packet of lard with a scoop of wild bird seed mix.
Can I also let on that I chucked in some out of date muesli too?
I’m quite sure the birds won’t mind.
Mush together with your hand or a blender, and then pack the mix into the holes in the wood.
Tie some string, ribbon or raffia through the hole and hang up in the garden.
If it’s to be a gift, try freezing it for an hour first to solidify the lard, then wrap in cling film, cellophane or similar.
Ta Da!
Cute huh?
Janie x
Lisa Lynn (@lisalombardo5) says
Great way to feed the woodpeckers and nuthatches! Getting ready to follow you on facebook and pinterest.
HedgeComber says
Hi Lisa, thanks for the follows!
Janie x
Tami @ A Girls Gotta Nest says
Wonderful idea, I’ve pinned it for later! :o)
HedgeComber says
Thanks for visiting Tami, and for the pin!
Janie x
Meredith says
This is such a great idea! And something I think even I could manage!
HedgeComber says
I hope you get a chance Meredith, the birds will certainly thank you for it! :)
Janie x
veronica lee says
Love the idea!
Happy Tuesday!
HedgeComber says
Thanks Veronica, and thanks for visiting!
Janie x
Karen @ Folk Haven says
Great idea! I’m pinning this. It would be a fun project to do together with my little boy, and then hang it right outside his window.
HedgeComber says
Great idea Karen! Please take pics when it’s done and post to our Facebook page :)
Janie x
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
What a lovely way to feed the birds. It certainly would make a great gift!
HedgeComber says
Hi April, thanks for visiting!
Janie x
Miz Helen says
I am so excited that you brought your Wild Bird Feeder to share with us. We feed the birds year round at our cottage and we will be making one of your feeders. Hope you are having a great fall weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
HedgeComber says
Why thank you Miz Helen! Enjoy your weekend too :)
Janie x
Michele says
Too, too cute! I think I will make one for myself, and one for my dad. He lives in a group home where a favorite activity is to maintain a backyard bird haven and just sit and watch the birds who stop by. They even track the more unusual birds! this is just perfect
HedgeComber says
I love that Michelle! What a lovely thought :)
Thanks for taking the time to visit
Janie x
Angela says
This is really neat. I bet it would make a lot of birds happy and would be fun to put together with kids.
Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Mondays!
HedgeComber says
It sure would Angela! Thanks for stopping by
Janie x
Gretchen says
Love this idea – I’m sharing on my facebook page and featuring you tomorrow on my blog hop!! Have a great week!
HedgeComber says
Aw Gretchen, you sweetheart! Thank you :)
Janie x
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Jane Sarchet says
Many thanks Maisie!
Janie x