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Build a Simple Platform Feeder with Roof Easy Feeder to Make As I always say, you can not have too many bird feeders in your yard, especially in the cold winter months as well as during nesting times. And don't forget migration times... Hmmm...I guess that is the entire year. Well, here is a simple birdfeeder that you can build. It is a platform feeder with a stationary roof to protect the food from rain, snow, etc.

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Click here for drawings of the pieces and dimensions you will need. (A)

See the box to the right for wood and tool recommendations

Materials needed:
Wood cut to the dimensions shown in A above
Wood glue
Finishing nails or wood screws

Directions:

1. Cut the wood to the dimensions in diagram A. You can have the lumber yard cut the pieces if you want.
2. For the feeder sides, just make sure the back height is 12" and the bottom length is 10". Measure up 1.5" for the bottom front. From the top back corner, measure down 8" with about a 70 degree angle. This is NOT an exact angle, just get it approximately 70 degrees. This will slope the roof. Find something round and use it to trace around from the end of the 8" to the top of the 1.5" at the front. (see Diagram A.)
3. Attach the back to the bottom of the feeder, using wood glue and either wood screws or nails.
4. Attach the sides to the bottom and back pieces, using wood glue and either wood screws or nails.
5. Attach the front to the sides and bottom pieces, using wood glue and either wood screws or nails.
6. Attach the roof to the back and side pieces,using wood glue and either wood screws or nails. You may miter the back of the roof piece to make it fit flush against the back. If you do not miter the back of the roof piece, use silicone caulk to keep the rain from dripping into the feeder.
7. Drill a hole in the center of the back, near the top.
8. Stain, paint or put a finish on the outside of the feeder if desired. Check here for recommendations.
9. Hang your feeder and fill it with food.

   May you always hear the whisper of wings...
   

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• #2 Comment from mistaculangel 
  7/1/05 12:33 AM | Permalink

  I love bird houses..and i even have some inside of my house minus the birds of course.
  jo..Mistaculangel....
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• #1 Comment from my78novata 
  6/30/05 9:48 PM | Permalink

  cool