What type of feeder do bluebirds like?īluebirds enjoy feeding in enclosed, birdhouse-styled feeders, as well as Gilbertson-styled, suet-styled & hanging tray/dish-styled feeders. That is the size that we recommend on your feeders and that is what is specified on these plans. Tips To Entice Bluebirds To Your Yard Eastern Bluebird FAQs How big should the hole be for a bluebird feeder?ġ-1/2″ diameter holes work great for bluebirds.
Typically the tray or the dish is fairly small. Another downside to this style of dish feeder is the limited capacity for feed.
I currently have one in my backyard and have installed a plastic dome cover in an effort to keep the rain out. These are easy feeders to use but the trays are exposed to the rain. The wreath feeder I use is Pacific Bird & Supply Green Ring Suet Ball Bird. I have one of these in my yard and they do attract bluebirds as well as woodpeckers and other birds. I use suet cakes that are made from mealworms as they are much more effective at attracting bluebirds. I have tried many different suet feeders and they are enticing for bluebirds as well as other birds. Otherwise, I am sure that squirrels will simply tip a hanging feeder to force all the feed to fall to the ground.
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However, I’d have to install this on a fixed pole. I like the fact that this feeder is an open-air feeder and also will prevent squirrels from accessing the feed. This is a very unique feeder and I will create plans for my own DIY version in the near future. Best Bluebird Bird FeedersĪside from the DIY bird feeder on this page, other great bluebird feeders include the one below as well as the birdfeeders highlighted on our bluebird feeder buyer’s guide page.
I’m also going to use small roofing shingles and small siding to visually enhance my next birdfeeder! That will add quite a bit of time to the build process but I am sure the result will be worth it. I am thinking about having small holes drilled into the bottom of the feeder to promote some good air circulation. We opted for 1.5″ diameter holes so they are big enough for bluebirds but small enough to prevent bigger birds from entering.Another tip… clamp both pieces together and drill your holes through both pieces at one time. And, be sure to clamp the side pieces prior to drilling the holes. Don’t use a spade bit as that will tear out the backside of the wall. Use a Forstner drill bit to make the holes.Mark the side with a pencil, indicating the direction of the angle so you don’t make a mistake. Cut the roof for the hinges at the same 22.5° angle.Make sure that the roof has the back edge cut with a 22.5° angle so it sits flush with the back.This way you make the kerf cut on the correct side. Mark the sides with a pencil so you are 100% sure what is the inside edge of the side walls. Dry fit the sides & bottom before cutting the kerf slot for the plexiglass.Be sure that the top edge of the back wall is cut at the same angle as the roofline (22.5°).Double-check all measurements before cutting! You know what they say… measure twice, cut once! Using our cutting sheet, measure all your pieces. Once you have the plans and have purchased all your materials, you can get started by following these steps: Step 1: Cut all your pine pieces to size.
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