The Zimbabwean Gardener Issue 16 Autumn 2016 Low res | Page 22

Fun for the kids

A birdy box birdfeeder
by Meg Henson and made by Jess Hobbs

Reuse an old milk box and make it into a birdfeeder that looks like a bird.

What you need
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Paint (acrylic or pva paint is recommended to
stick to the shiny surface of the milk box)
Paintbrush, water
Plastic table cloth or newspaper
Black mighty marker
Milk box
Stick
String
Scissors or a craftknife with the help of an adult
Two bottle tops from a Schweppes Mazoe bottle,
or any similar tops
Glue
Birdfeed (I recommend Marltons Budgie mixture,
which attracts all the smaller birds)

How to make the birdfeeder

Before you get started, make sure you
cover the table with a plastic tablecloth or
newspaper for an easy clean up.

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Ask an adult to help you cut out the hole at the
front of the box and the wings at the side.