Using the picture above as a visual guide, cut a rounded triangular piece away from each of the corners.

Insert the two ends of the rope in through the top of the bowl and tie a knot. Make sure the knot is large enough that it can’t be pulled out. This feeding station comes with an auger and a twist rod to easily drive it into the ground before screwing on the pole extensions. We also love that this pole is relatively lightweight so it’s easy to set up alone, but we do wonder if it will stay upright during heavy winds or a major rainstorm. Thankfully, it's constructed from steel and has a weather-resistant powder coated for extra durability. Don't be fooled with the multiple perches because you see, while its still a large peanut feeder, its one that is within a standard length, if not a little bit bigger only. You see larger nut feeders, while useful for busy gardens, peanuts are sure to go to waste if you insist on filling them to the top, knowing they don't get eaten.

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Not only is this large peanut bird feeder highly practical, but the charity has made sure its desirable to the user, so not just the wild birds. Last year, when I made my Extremely Large Knit Acorn, I tried to think of a way to make it into an Acorn Bird Feeder as well. The concept was easy enough, finding the materials was a bit more difficult. Wire mesh from craft stores was either too flimsy or the holes were too small and most of the hardware cloth from home stores wouldn’t work either. Unlike a feeder with ports, this design doesn’t limit the number of birds that can access the cakes at once thanks to the grid design. Plus, it’s easy to monitor how much of the suet is left from a window in your home. The cover ensures the cakes stay dry during winter weather, but the drainage holes on the bottom tray are slightly small, so it might be best to drill large ones if you live in an especially wet area. The Brome Squirrel Buster Plus Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder is one of the most versatile bird feeders on the market, making it our top choice on our list. This feeder has weight-activated perches that will close the seed openings when a heavier pest like a squirrel or crow tries to land on it. In addition to having six perches around the bottom of this feeder, it also comes with a cardinal ring, which is designed to make feeding easier since they cannot turn their heads as easily as other birds. If your yard doesn’t typically attract a large amount of birds or you’ve never owned a bird feeder before, we recommend the Squirrel Buster Mini Squirrel-Proof Feeder. While this feeder’s capacity is the smallest on our list (just 0.98 pounds of feed), we think it’s a great compromise compared to the larger bird feeders on our list that may require more frequent cleanings. We also think this bird feeder has a smart design to attract both perching and clinging birds thanks to four metal perches and a cage surrounding the feeder.

Tada! Your acorn body is done. Let’s work on getting it hung up now! (Those with kits can jump to step 13) Cage Feeders: These are most often designed as suet feeders, which hold solid cakes of bird seed, rather than loose seed. Cage feeders are mostly effective against squirrels as they usually feature two layers of wiring to prevent squirrels from reaching the cakes at the center of the cage. Small songbirds and medium birds with long beaks can easily still reach the center for feeding. Our best suet feeder, the Kingsyard Squirrel-Proof Suet Feeder, is a great cage feeder option thanks to its wide diameter which helps prevent the suet from getting wet and ensures squirrels can’t reach the feed. Cage feeders are most often found with hanging mount options. Now you’re ready to hang it for all your fine feathered friends to enjoy! Let me know if you had any issues with this Acorn Bird Feeder Tutorial, I’d be happy to help clear up any confusion!So when the peanuts get a little short you should notice the nuts pulling over to the mesh side - that is due to a slope on the base to make sure peanuts come within reach of feeding birds. Surely in buying a RSPB certified or made by peanut feeder, you can be assured you are in good hangs right... well that's actually what you get. Gather supplies. Super easy step if you bought my craft kit! If not, like I mentioned above, try Ace Hardware for the metal mesh and a thrift store for the bowl.