12/20/2023 0 Comments Finch birdI use the glue to secure the hook and make sure that it is secure. Using an awl or a drill, I make a small hole in the bottle cap. Step 4: Secure the Metal Screw Hook on the Bottle Cap Feeding holes taller than they are wide are easier for birds to feed on. Depending on the type of seed I’ll use (more on this later), the holes should be 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide. This accommodates the upside-down feeding style of finches. Using the awl, I cut feeding holes 1 to 2 inches above and below the perches. I also rotate them around the bottle to provide maximum space for the finches. Each additional perch is about three inches higher or lower from the other. I add more perches if I have enough space. I make sure to balance the length of the perch on both ends before using glue to secure it. Insert the perch completely across the bottle and out the matching hole on the other end. They should also be big enough for the perches to fit in snugly. The holes should be in pairs, one on each side of the bottle. It will spoil the seeds faster.Ĭut holes along the side of the bottle for perches. It’s important to make sure that there is no moisture in the bottle. I thoroughly rinse the water bottle then let it air dry for several hours. I don’t want to poison the finches with chemicals. Making sure that the bleach solution is not too strong s important. Then I use a weak bleach solution to sanitize the bottle. Cleaning the primary seed holder is a very important first step. They don’t want to go to feeders that are unclean or moldy.
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