You love feeding the birds. It is fascinating to watch and see what kinds of creatures you can bring to your yard. Now, you want to learn how to build a bird feeder yourself so you can get extra satisfaction from bird watching.

Learning how to build a bird feeder is a fun project for the whole family. It can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be. You can make a bird feeder from pinecones, peanut butter, and seeds. Just spread peanut butter all over the pinecone and roll it in the seeds. You can also make a bird feeder out of milk jugs and bottles. You can also string popcorn and hang it from a tree.

Perhaps the most common bird feeder style is the standard wooden bird feeder that looks like a house. While this is a bit more complicated to construct than the other styles, it doesn't require advanced skills. All you need is some wood, something to cut the wood, hammer, and nails. Before you get started, you may want to find a pattern that will help you. You also may want to stain the pieces before you get started. Or you can leave the wood looking natural. You can get your children involved with the tasks that don't involve power tools. For example, after the house is constructed, you can give it to them to decorate. If they are older, you can teach them how to use some of the tools.

When you build a bird feeder as a family, it can be a bonding experience. You can either choose a simple style or one that is a little more complicated. If you choose to make a more complicated feeder, involve your children as much as possible without putting their safety in danger.