Sharp edges near the slits must be covered with electrical tape so that they do not harm your feathered companions.
It is recommended to make tiny holes in the bottom of the bottle to prevent the food from spoiling due to excessive moisture.
A small hole must be drilled in the lid: two ends of the rope must be threaded through it so that a loop is formed at the top. Then the ends of the rope must be tied into a tight knot. Make sure that the rope is strong enough to support the weight of the millet and the birds.
After screwing the lid on the bottle, all that remains is to find the best tree and hang it, not forgetting to leave some food.
Feeders made from such improvised means have a number of advantages:
ease of use (plastic is a fairly flexible and thin material);
cold and moisture resistance;
impermeability to wind and dirt.
Bird feeder from a 5-liter bottle
5-liter plastic bottles have enough volume to make your own spain mobile database for larger birds, such as pigeons, cuckoos or crows:
It is necessary to make cuts in the shape of a gate from the edges of the bottle (the upper, uncut, stick should be on the upper side). By bending the resulting piece of plastic, you can get an improvised visor that will protect the products inside from dirt and dampness.
Each of their sharp edges should be covered with electrical tape.
At the bottom of the bottle, closer to the edge, you need to drill a hole into which you can thread a fairly strong rod. It is recommended to secure it with hot glue so that the feeder does not slip and fall.
You can secure the feeder to a tree by attaching a rod to a tree branch using rubber bands or rope.
5-liter bottles have a special handle next to the lid - it is advisable to get rid of it, as birds can get stuck in it.
Bird feeder made from 2 plastic bottles
Using 2 plastic bottles, you can make a so-called bunker feeder.
Despite the name, it is quite easy to make: