DIY A Bird Feeder They'll Enjoy Using An Old Mason Jar

For those with an overabundance of mason jars that are searching for clever ways to reuse old glass jars and love bird watching, this simple bird feeder DIY is perfect. By attaching a mason jar to a chicken feeder base, you can craft an adorable, budget-friendly feeder that can be customized to sit on your patio or hang in your yard. While most glass jars with regular sized mouths will work for this project, using a quart size jar will allow your feeder to hold more bird seed for your hungry feathered friends. Additionally, you'll be able to see through the glass to know when it's time to refill the feeder.

At Tractor Supply, you can find a simple Harris Farms metal baby chick feeder base for $6, which will give your bird feeder a rustic farmhouse style. If you prefer something more vibrant, the store also sells a floral base by ImPECKables for $4. While this feeder will be freestanding and could be set on an outdoor table or attached to a fence post, you can also use twine or a sturdy string to hang the jar. Alternatively, you might add a pot lid with a handle to your project to help protect the seed from rain and hang it by the handle. No matter how you do it, this hack is a brilliant way to use old jars to attract more birds to your yard and DIY a feeder on a budget.

The simplest way to make this feeder is by cleaning your jar and filling it with birdseed. Now, just screw the chicken feeder base onto the jar and slowly turn it over. The seed will spill into the base, creating the easiest DIY bird feeder. If you'd prefer to hang your feeder, tie twine around the mouth of the jar, run it up the sides, and tie again around the center of the container. Secure the loose ends of your string together and hold it up to ensure the jar hangs evenly. Once your hanger is in place, simply fill your jar and attach the base. If you're concerned that rainwater will get trapped in the chicken feeder, simply drill a few tiny holes in the bottom for drainage.

If you're looking for an even more unique version of this project, you'll need an old pot lid and some strong glue, such as E6000 230010 Craft Adhesive. Apply a generous amount of glue to the bottom of your glass jar and attach the pot lid to it. Once dry, fill the jar and screw on the chicken feeder base, and you'll have a vintage-looking bird feeder that can be hung from the lid's handle using twine or S hooks. This jar bird feeder DIY will have birds flocking to your yard, and it should be easy to clean after unscrewing the pieces.