How to Make a Peanut Feeder for Squirrels

Instead of throwing rocks at squirrels that attack your bird feeders, make them their own feeder filled with peanuts, a favorite squirrel food. Such feeders provide protection for birds in that they will be able to safely feed in your yard without disruption from squirrels. It can also provide entertainment for children, watching squirrels hang on the feeder. Make a feeder by recycling paper goods, such as milk cartons. If you have some artistic ability, consider creating squirrel feeders for sale at craft fairs and flea markets.

Things You'll Need

• Clean milk carton
• Hole punch
• Scissors
• Nontoxic paint
• Paintbrush
• String
• Peanuts

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Cut holes along the bottom of each side of a clean, dry paper milk carton. Make the holes large enough for squirrels to fit through comfortably.

   • 2

     Paint the carton, if desired, with nontoxic paint in various designs and patterns. Allow it to dry for about an hour.

   • 3

     Punch a hole through the top of the carton and thread a sturdy piece of string through it for hanging.

   • 4

     Fill the carton with peanuts and any other squirrel food, if desired, such as oats, other nuts or dried corn kernels.

   • 5

     Hang the feeder on a tree branch or other area in your yard where squirrels congregate.