eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.

How To

How to Build a Squirrel Corn Cob Feeder

Contributor
By Amy Madtson
eHow Contributing Writer
(2 Ratings)

Squirrels are a delight to watch when they run, climb and play in the trees. Make a feeder for the squirrels. Squirrels love corn and this feeder provides not only the food but a place for them to sit while eating. Pull out your hammer and saw and whip up a squirrel feeder.with these easy steps.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Piece of 3/4" cedar wood
  • Saw
  • Nails
  • Hammer
  • Corn cob
  1. Step 1

    Take the 3/4-inch piece of wood and cut one piece nine inches high by five inches wide.

  2. Step 2

    Cut another piece 5 inches by 5 inches.

  3. Step 3

    Nail the smaller piece of wood to the bottom of the longer piece. It will resemble a shelf

  4. Step 4

    Turn the corn cob holder upside down and hammer a long nail through the center of the shelf so the pointed end sticks through on the right side.

  5. Step 5

    Attach the shelf to a tree by nailing the back of the long piece to the tree.

  6. Step 6

    Attach the corn cob to the nail on the shelf so the cob stands straight up. Now you're ready to watch the squirrels come by and feed.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be sure to have an adult help out if children will be doing this project.

Post a Comment

Post a Comment
  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Hobbies, Games & Toys
Nate Chang, eHow Expert,

Meet Nate Chang, eHow Expert eHow's Hobbies, Games & Toys Expert.

Get Free Hobbies, Games & Toys Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

eHow Hobbies, Games and Toys
eHow_eHow Hobbies, Games and Toys