Best DIY Birdhouse Feeder Plans

Do you love the sound of birds singing and chirping around you? What better way to invite them in than building them a place to rest, nest and eat!

These simple step-by-step plans are easy to customize for size or if you want to add a personal touch. Most of these birdhouses and feeders can be built with wood you already have laying around, so make sure to check your scrap pile!  Avoid using any pressure-treated lumber, the chemicals used to ward off the bugs are potentially harmful to the birds.

Birdfeederes are a fun beginner friendly project or you may even want to get the kids involved, they will love it! 

Enjoy and if you do build, please share!


 

 


1. Cedar Fence Picket Bird Feeder

fence picket bird feeder

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1 cedar fence picket

This simple and inexpensive bird feeder can be built using 1 cedar fence picket, a great beginner friendly project!

 

 


 


 

 


2.Cedar Birdhouse Feeder

bird house birdfeeder

Image Credit: Lady Goats

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1 cedar fence picket

Another bird feeder that can be built for just a few dollars! 

This DIY Birdhouse is a great project as a  kids kit and also great for beginner woodworkers! A Bird feeder is the perfect gift or addition for any yard, balcony, porch, tree branch or garden.

 

 


 


 

 


3. Modern Cedar Bird Feeder

modern cedar bird feeder

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1 cedar fence picket

Very easy to build diy birdhouse, pieces cut from a cedar fence picket.  This makes a great building kit for classroom projects or an afternoon craft with beginning woodworkers.

 

 


 


 

 


4. Recycled Bottle Bird Feeder

bird feeder with bottle

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1 cedar fence picket

I designed this easy to build bird feeder using just one cedar fence picket and a recycled orange juice bottle. Self feeds and can be hung or set on a surface.  

 

 


 


 

 


5. Easy Rectangle Bird Feeder

easy build bird feeder

Image Credit: Saws on Skates

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material 

Here is a great plan for a beginner builder or if you're trying to get the kids invloved. The plan uses straight cuts and easy constructon methods!

 

 


 


 

 


6. Log Cabin Birdhouse

log cabin bird house

Image Credit: Saws on Skates

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material ripped or square dowels

Check out your scrap wood pile, you may just have what you need to build this darling log cabin birdhouse!

 

 

 


 

 


7. Simple A-Frame Birdhouse

a frame bird house

Image Credit: Suncatcher Studio

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

Build an A-frame birdhouse. This design can be hung up or put on a post to add a nice touch to a garden or outdoor space!

 

 


 


 

 


8. Cedar Nesting Shelter

bird nesting shelter

Image Credit: Construct 101

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: Cedar Fence Pickets

Build a place for cardinals to nest and enjoy watching the process with this slick design!

 

 


 


 

 


9. Platform Bird Feeder

old west platform style bird feeder

Image Credit: Felt Magnet

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Skill Level: Intermediate 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x boards

Country store in the old west style bird feeder, how cute is that! We love the open style platform, that is sure to attract many birds.

 

 


 


 

 


10. Wine Bottle Bird Feeder

wine bottle bird feeder

Image Credit: Elizabeth Joan Designs via Hometalk

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, plywood or project panel, hose clamp

Here's a nice design using an old wine bottle. It doesn't just look amazing, it's also functional!

 

 


 


 

 


11. Scrap Wood Nesting House

nesting house for birds

Image Credit: 100 Things 2 Do

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

Here is a super simple scrap wood bird nesting box plan!

 

 


 


 

 


12. Birdhouse Decor

diy birdhouse decor

Image Credit: First Day of Home

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

Build a darling birdhouse as a decor item or to add some beauty in a garden or outdoor space. 

 

 


 


 

 


13. Modern Bird Feeder

modern bird feeder

Image Credit: Dream a Little Bigger

Download Plans Here

 
Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

Love this simple modern style bird feeder, the bright color is sure to attract all the birds and look great too!

 

 


 


 

 


14. Large Open Bird Nesting House

open bird nestng house

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

For birds that don't need an enclosed birdhouse, but are still looking for a spot to nest sheltered from the rain!