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Blogger Wilmington, DE on Dec 29, 2012

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Bird Buffet ~ A Repurposed Bird Feeding Station

Skewering bread, suet cakes and fruit onto an old rake head gave it new purpose as a bird feeding station. There was even a spot to hang my new peanut feeder !

Time: 30 Minutes Cost: $5 Difficulty: Easy

To see more: http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/diy-project-turn-a-rake-head-into-a-bird-buffet/

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Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

The birds must have been so happy you came up with this idea, Barb, which is, of course, done with your usual artistic flair.

on Dec 30, 2012 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks, Douglas! They are all over it this morning! Wish I had telephoto lens so I could sneak up on them!

on Dec 30, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

Barb, if you feed the birds this yummily (this should be a word), I want to come over for lunch! Such a great idea!

on Dec 30, 2012 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks, Jeanette! I wish you were closer by, we'd do that! I put out quite a spread : )

on Dec 30, 2012 · Like 0
Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD

This is such a great idea! I can't throw bread out in my yard, because my Corgi runs out and eats it, and he's supposed to be on a diet! This would definitely solve that problem!

on Dec 30, 2012 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Karen, I have two labs and have to be careful of the same thing! This does the trick !

on Dec 30, 2012 · Like 1
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Not only does it feed your feathered friends it also is lovely to look at. What will you think of next..........

on Dec 30, 2012 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Watch out, Sherrie, there's more up my gardening sleeves : )

on Dec 30, 2012 · Like 1
Bernice H Yakima, WA

This is a super good creative idea!

on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 1
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks Bernice! It was a fun, easy way to put the bird feeding goodies out of my lab's reach too ! They just love bread and suet cakes : )

on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 0
Tanya Australia

What a wonderful idea and treat for the birds Barb

on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks, they are loving it, Tanya!

on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 0
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

Could one bend the tines of a pitchfork to do the same thing? I have one that's handle is cracked in the head so I can't use it for really digging. Do the squirrels get into your feeder?

on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Love your pitchfork idea, Kelly! It might be difficult to bend those tines, why not just skewer the goodies and hang it as it is? Squirrels do get onto this feeder, but ,so far, they are only interested in the peanuts. I have squirrel proof feeders already and like to watch the little guys!

on Dec 31, 2012 · Like 0
Donna R Tarentum, PA

I have five old rakes and plenty of hungry birds -- you are a life saver!!!! The thing I like that best is that the "feeder" is easy to reach and refill (especially in the middle of winter). Thanks a bunch for sharing.

on Jan 01, 2013 · Like 1
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Have at it, Donna : ) I'd love to see pictures of your creations when you finish!

on Jan 01, 2013 · Like 0
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

If I hang it so that the times point out I'll probable poke myself. Just had a brain flash. I could put the handle into the ground so that the tines point up. Food won't fall off and I won't get poked. Thanks Barb.

on Jan 01, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

That will do it! Have fun, Kelly !

on Jan 01, 2013 · Like 0
Kathleen M Manahawkin, NJ

love this !

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks, Kathleen ~ so do the birds!

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
Paula Chapman Lincolnton, NC

Awesome idea!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

on Jan 28, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

So glad you came by and took a look, Paula!

on Jan 28, 2013 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

As for the pitchfork...why not tie it to a small tree. The tines curve out so you could skewer items to it and yet the birds could light on the tree and sit there and eat! Sort of like an old fashioned drive-in ... but this could be called the "fly-in"! Barb, enjoy your little friends. They can actually be quite little clowns! Particularly when several want the same piece of food and sart to natter at each other!

on Jan 29, 2013 · Like 0
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

I have more squirrels than birds and they are fun to watch too, Staking it to a tree would draw them right to it. hummm I could make it a squirrel feeder and place it in the corner so the squirrels would leave my garden alone. Thanks @Jeanette S.

on Jan 29, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Sounds like a plan, Kelly !

on Jan 29, 2013 · Like 0