Free Bird Feeder Plans

"Free bird feeder plans for attracting the species you want."

Click on the feeder types below for the corresponding bird feeder plans.

There has been controversy as to whether or not bird feeding is beneficial to birds.  If you enjoy attracting birds to your backyard and love watching and learning about them, then it doesn't matter...But take the below precautions for the birds' welfare.

Just as there are many different kinds of birds, there are many different kinds of feeders:

Platform/Tray
Suet
Hopper
Hummingbird
Tube
Household/Natural Items



...Just to name a few.  It all depends on which birds you wish to attract. 

Here are also some bird feeder plans on eBay for reasonable prices:

Bird have feeding preferences for food as well as for how they feed.  Some are ground feeders while others will feed from perches.  So think about the birds first, then choose your feeder.

And just as important, don't forget to fill your feeder with the kind of bird food that your birds desire.  If they don't like what's on the menu, they'll move onto the next restaurant!

Remember, you do have an ethical obligation not to jeopardize wild birds with your feeders. Follow the precaution links below in order to provide a safe feeding environment for your birds:

Precautions against Disease
Preventing Bird Window Collisions
Precautions against Cats

Here are some great free bird feeder plans you can make at home. Make it a family project and get everyone involved. Make sure everyone is aware of caring for the feeder (cleaning and filling) which translates to caring for the birds.

And most of all, enjoy learning about the birds that come to your feeders and create your own birdwatching-bliss! 

All Bird Feeder Plans

Platform, Hopper, Tube, Suet, etc.

Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Voted by Birders

Want to feed birds, not squirrels? This feeder is one of best squirrel proof feeders on the market.

Best Window Bird Feeder

Droll Yankees Winner Window Bird Feeder

Squirrel Feeder Plans
And tips for making your bird feeder squirrel-proof and perhaps build a feeder just for the squirrels to keep them away from the bird feeder.

Wild Bird Food - What do Birds Prefer?
Which wild bird seed to use in order to attract the species you desire to your bird feeder.

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