We just made this Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder in just a few easy steps and it is so cute hanging in our backyard. Not that we don’t have enough hanging bird feeders around the Ranch but we could always use one more especially if its a cutie like this one.
In winter and early spring, it seems like we can’t keep enough birdseed out for our feathered friends around the Ranch. We have several unique bird feeders and a couple of cheap plastic ones which unfortunately don’t last too long in our Texas summer sun. So we came up with this simple solution for a long-lasting and durable bird feeder.
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How to Make a Mason Jar Bird Feeder
You will need:
- Baby Chicken Feeder
- Regular Mouth Quart Mason Jar
- Vintage metal Pot Lid
- Gorilla Glue
- S-Hook (for hanging)
We bought a couple of these inexpensive baby chicken feeders to start our Mason Jar bird feeders. These can be found on Amazon or purchased online at Tractor Supply or at your local Feed Store.
A regular mouth quart mason jar is screwed into the baby chicken feeder (base) and can be purchased on Amazon.
We found this old lid in a local antique/junk store, it’s an 8-inch metal vintage enamelware lid. These can also be found on Etsy or eBay or you can go junkin’. This will enable us to turn this feeder into a hanging bird feeder.
Using Gorilla Glue, we centered and then glued the vintage lid on the bottom of the glass mason jar. (Note: the bottom will actually become the top after the jar is screwed into the baby chicken feeder) Be sure to let the glue dry at least 24 hours prior to hanging.
The handle on the lid is perfect for hanging this bird feeder in a tree using these “S” hooks or on a garden shepherd’s hook or this awesome multi feeder station.
Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeder
Our sweet feathered friends should be very happy with our new unique mason jar bird feeder. The lid is large enough to protect them and their food from the rain. And the West Texas sun will have a hard time destroying this hanging Bird Feeder.
We are planning on making several more of these bird feeders, we just need to plan another trip to our Antique Store.
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Unique Mason Jar Bird Feeders
Equipment
Ingredients
- inexpensive baby chicken feeders
- Regular Mouth Quart Mason Jar
- Vintage metal pot lid
- Gorilla Glue
- S hook
Instructions
- Use the Gorilla Glue, center and glue the vintage lid on the bottom of the glass mason jar. Note: the bottom of the jar will actually become the top after the jar is screwed into the baby chicken feeder
- After the glue dries (Be sure to let the glue dry at least 24 hours prior to hanging) fill the jar with birdseed and screw the jar into the baby chicken feeder. Turn over and hang.
Glenn D Hart
Sunday 3rd of September 2023
I have a couple of questions about the application of the Gorilla Glue: Do you apply the glue to the lid, or to the bottom of the jar, before pressing the two parts together? Also, do you apply the glue so that the entire bottom surface of the jar is covered, or do you apply it to the bottom of the jar just along the circular edge?
Evelyn
Monday 4th of September 2023
I apply the glue around the bottom edges of the jar and then to make sure I add extra on the lid. Also when I place the jar on the lid, I turn and wiggle it around a few times to spread out the glue.
Linda
Saturday 17th of December 2022
I haven't had much success with Gorilla glue....specifically which 1 do you use? I imagine if it holds up in the west Tx sun, it should work here in S FL. Thank you for the link to baby chick feeder! We love watching the birds at our feeders, as do our cats...from inside so the birds are safe! Also loved your grater owl which is what originally took me to your site. Had to laugh at your grater handle comment....all handles are not equal! some are almost impossible to bend!
Take care and enjoy those birds! Do you get painted buntings? we have them in the winter here....the males are stunning!
Evelyn
Wednesday 21st of December 2022
This is the link for the gorilla glue that I use>> https://amzn.to/3WuxSWg. Yes it does hold up, I've only had one birdfeeder that came apart in the 6 years I have used them so it works really well. We did have fun with that grater owl, it's still out in my garden. I don't think we get painted buntings but I need to study up on them, thanks for the tip.
Brenda
Sunday 12th of April 2020
Made one and I love this and so do our birds!
Evelyn
Sunday 12th of April 2020
Oh that makes my heart happy!! Thanks so much for letting us know!