4. Toilet Paper Roll Peanut Butter Feeder
This simple and eco-friendly feeder uses a recycled cardboard toilet paper roll and is perfect for attracting small birds like finches and chickadees.
Materials Needed:
- Empty toilet paper roll
- Peanut butter
- Birdseed
- String for hanging
Instructions:
- Spread a layer of peanut butter over the outside of the toilet paper roll.
- Roll the sticky tube in birdseed until fully coated.
- Thread a string through the center of the roll and tie securely.
- Hang the roll from a tree branch at eye level or higher.
Tips:
- Use unsalted peanut butter to keep the birds healthy.
- Replace rolls every few days as they deteriorate from moisture.
- Place in a sheltered area to prevent rain from soaking the cardboard.
Toilet paper roll feeders are ideal for quick, inexpensive DIY projects and can be a fun activity for children.