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		<title>Building a Bottle Bird Feeder</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Building Bug
One day my mom took out our wooden bird feeder. I thought I could make
one out of a bottle! Here is a good way to make a bird feeder.
1. Gather supplies.
You need:
A plastic bottle with a cap
Sharp scissors or knife
A stick
A rope

2. Our first feeder’s seeds sprouted, because the moisture did not
drain, so [...]]]></description>
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<p>One day my mom took out our wooden bird feeder. I thought I could make<br />
one out of a bottle! Here is a good way to make a bird feeder.</p>
<p>1. Gather supplies.</p>
<p>You need:</p>
<p>A plastic bottle with a cap<br />
Sharp scissors or knife<br />
A stick<br />
A rope</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sciencemouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bird-feeder-065-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-384" title="bird-feeder-065-1" src="http://www.sciencemouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bird-feeder-065-1-300x225.jpg" alt="bird-feeder-065-1" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>2. Our first feeder’s seeds sprouted, because the moisture did not<br />
drain, so poke small holes in the bottom of the bottle. Be careful not<br />
to cut yourself.</p>
<p>3. About 1-2 inches from the bottom of the bottle, make holes for the<br />
perch. Insert stick and make holes bigger, if needed.</p>
<p>4. Cut holes above the perch for the birds to get the seeds. Holes<br />
should be slightly bigger than the seeds.</p>
<p>5. Tie tether or rope around the top of the bottle, where the cap is,<br />
and tie a loop for hanging.</p>
<p>6. Carefully fill the feeder with sunflower seeds using your hands as<br />
a funnel or get a real funnel.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sciencemouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bird-feeder-069-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-386" title="bird-feeder-069-1" src="http://www.sciencemouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bird-feeder-069-1-225x300.jpg" alt="bird-feeder-069-1" width="225" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>7. Replace cap and hang in a high tree.</p>
<p>8. It may take three weeks for the birds to find it. Be patient.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sciencemouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bird-feeder-066-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-385" title="bird-feeder-066-1" src="http://www.sciencemouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bird-feeder-066-1-300x278.jpg" alt="bird-feeder-066-1" width="300" height="278" /></a><br />
Happy bird feeding!</p>
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