Once set, wrap the wire around the neck of a bottle, then pull it up to create a hanger for the bottle. (You’ll need to remove the cap to add nectar to the bottles, so keep that in mind as you apply glue!) My son loved applying the glue! Step 5 This is where the hummingbird will drink from! Step 4Īrrange the flower so it is at the end of the straw’s bend to attract the hummingbirds. Make sure the bend of the straw is just outside the cap opening so the straw bends at an angle as it comes out of the bottle. Insert the straw into the cap of a bottle and seal with white glue. Punch a hole in the center of each red plastic flower and thread each one onto the end of a straw. Use the drill to create a hole in the top of each bottle cap that is just wide enough for a straw to fit through. Cut around the traced circle to create a flower shape.
HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS HOW TO
How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder Out of Water Bottles Step 1Ĭut out the flat bottom of each bowl, then trace the cap of a bottle onto it. 3 disposable plastic red bowls (you could also use red plastic plates).3 small plastic water bottles, empty and with labels removed.DIY Homemade Plastic Bottle Hummingbird Feeder Supplies Needed I am so excited to continue the tradition with my own son this month! We are excited to share a simple craft to recycle plastic water bottles into a hummingbird buffet. I always helped her prepare homemade hummingbird nectar (see recipe below). Her backyard was filled with hummingbird feeders, and we loved sitting on the porch swing watching them. This DIY project helps t each kids the importance of recycling, learning about birds and spending time outdoors this summer by building a plastic bottle hummingbird feeder from your recycling bin.Īs a kid, I loved spending time at my grandma’s house.
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