# How to Make Bird Feeders From Plastic Containers
There are many ways to recycle plastic containers, such as old milk jugs. If you are a bird watcher, or have children you would like to educate on the importance of recycling and the beauty of nature, building this bird feeder is a fun and simple project that only takes an hour. Best of all, this feeder can be made with materials you have at home.
Things You'll Need
- Empty milk jug or plastic container
- 3 feet of thin wire
- Scissors
- Permanent marker
- Bird seed
Instructions
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Wash and rinse the milk jug, inside and out. Dry thoroughly.
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Draw two circles measuring about six inches around and three inches from the bottom of the jug on either flat side of the jug, using the permanent marker.
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Cut out the holes using the scissors.
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Remove the cap from the jug and wrap part of the wire securely around the mouth of the jug. Leave two or two and a half feet of the wire loose to use as the hanger.
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Fill the jug up to the holes with bird seed. Replace the cap and hang the feeder from a hanger or tree branch.
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