6 Unique DIY Squirrel Feeders – For Your Backyard Buddies!

Feeding our birds is one thing but feeding our squirrels is a whole ‘nother ballgame. Squirrels love the challenge and have needs all of their own.

Here are (6) unique DIY squirrel feeders for your backyard wildlife watching!

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Here are (6) squirrel feeders for you to make yourself!

#1) Mason Jar Squirrel Feeder: To make this adorable squirrel feeder, this is all you need:

  • Large wide-mouthed Mason jar (or similar)
  • Wooden paint stir stick (or similar)
  • Wire (see below for other options)
  • Nuts

Click here for the full set of directions. Your backyard buddies are gonna thank you!

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SheKnows

 

#2) Pine Cone Squirrel Feeder: Some of us remember making this creation as a child. An oldie but a goodie as they say! Here is what you’ll need to make this awesome king cone feeder:

-5 large pine cones (Experiment with different sizes and quantities!)
-3/4 cup peanut butter
-1 1/2 cups mixed birdseed
-Wire (I used beading wire), crimp beads and pliers or strong twine
-1 shallow microwave-safe dish  (I used a short, square Gladware food storage container)
-1 deep dish  (I used a tall, rectangle Gladware food storage container)
-Pastry brush or clean paint brush
-Wax paper
-Tablecloth

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Keaton’s Kind Creations

Click here to read the full set of directions. And good luck!

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Keaton’s Kind Creations

 

#3) Fork & Mason Jar Feeder:  The materials are so easy…a mason jar, a fork and some wire. Click here to see the details as to how this momma made her unique squirrel feeder.

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#4) Squirrel Feeder Jar: Here’s a feeder made just for the squirrels. And I love that you can watch them through the mason jar – that’s awesome! Click here on how to build this yourself!

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#5) Corn Cob Feeder: As the fall approaches us, our squirrels will truly appreciate the extra food. To make this simple corn cob feeder, click here.  **I love the seat!

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#6) Red Retro Lawn Chair Squirrel Feeder: While this would be hard to make yourself, it can be purchased from Amazon. Click here for more on how to purchase this for your backyard!

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Amazon

For ideas on how to make bird feeders, click here!

HT HomesteadAndSurvival

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