To make your own backyard bird feeder, find a clean, empty yogurt container and poke a hole through the bottom. Push a string through the hole and tie a knot so it can’t be pulled back out. Melt some lard in a small pan, then stir in some birdseed. read more
Thanks to brightly hued ribbon and unused paint cans (available at home improvement and craft stores), these colorful feeders double as birdhouses. You can also craft them from leftover coffee cans. Get the tutorial. read more
Making homemade bird feeders for your backyard is a fun way for you and your kids to get to know which birds are native to your area, and a great way to help out your feathered friends when their food sources are scarce in winter-time. read more