Home made bird feeders

[Stonks 10]

I wish to make a bird feeder/cage so that the small birds can go inside and get the food, but keeping pigeons, magpies and squirrels out. The ones I have which have been bought from pet shops etc are not really good enough.

What would be the best size of mesh to use for this purpose and where would I be able to obtain it, also I think it would be best if it was powder coated or plastic coated.

I would welcome any advice necessary in making a feeder/cage.

[Chez2 10]

You could wire together two hanging baskets, the ones that have wide gaps in them. Every type of feeder and food on here.

https://www.birdfood.co.uk/bird-feeders.html?p=3

[Thorpist 72]

If you want to reduce cost, make a tube/box using chicken mesh to surround your standard bird feeder.

[jdamarine 10]

How about doing some upcycling

 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bra+bird+feeder&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi4meHx4aPaAhVJJ8AKHdj8BzMQ_AUICygC&biw=1366&bih=603#imgrc=pTk41BoS9SNz3M:

[kevvy 12]

How about doing some upcycling

 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bra+bird+feeder&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi4meHx4aPaAhVJJ8AKHdj8BzMQ_AUICygC&biw=1366&bih=603#imgrc=pTk41BoS9SNz3M:

 

Surely these narrow down the species you'll tempt. !

[Chez2 10]

How about doing some upcycling

 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bra+bird+feeder&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi4meHx4aPaAhVJJ8AKHdj8BzMQ_AUICygC&biw=1366&bih=603#imgrc=pTk41BoS9SNz3M:

 

They aren't going to keep the food safe and dry. You aren't supposed to let birds take whole nuts as they can choke the young. I wasn't sure if this was meant to be tongue in cheek humour. Ive seen people suggesting these bra feeders before and they were being serious.