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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

How to Hang a Deer Feeder From Two Trees

Feed local deer by hanging up a deer feeder.

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When you have a lot of deer in your yard, you may enjoy watching the deer feed on the grass and plants. One way to help feed the deer in your yard is to hang up a deer feeder full of food that can help nourish the deer. When you buy a deer feeder from a wildlife store or specialty shop, you can select one that hangs from a single tree or a larger feeder that can be stretched between two trees. If you choose the larger deer feeder, it is helpful to know how to properly hang the feeder.

Related Searches:Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll NeedLarge deer feeder4 "O" ring screwsHeavy twineShearsSuggest Edits1

Place a large deer feeder on its side on a flat surface, then screw a 2 inch wide "O" ring into the wood on the top and bottom of the feeder. Twist the rings so that they are both vertically facing relative to the front of the feeder.

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Turn the deer feeder onto the opposite side, and insert an "O" ring into the wood on the top and bottom of the side, as before. Position the rings vertically.

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Cut a piece of heavy twine with scissors to measure 48 inches long, and thread the twine through the two "O" rings on one side of the deer feeder. Place the ends of the twine together, and tie a square knot close to the feeder, allowing the long ends to hang freely.

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Cut a second piece of twine with scissors to measure 48 inches long, and thread the twine through the "O" rings on the other side of the deer feeder. Tie the twine into a square knot, as before, allowing the ends to hang freely.

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Wrap the ends of the twine on one side of the feeder around a tree, then tie the ends of the twine tightly into another square knot.

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Wrap the ends of the twine on the other side of the feeder around another tree, then tie the ends of the twine tightly into another square knot. Keep the twine taut so that it lifts up the deer feeder for use.

Tips & Warnings

To tie a square knot, bring the two ends of twine together and cross the right piece of twine over the left piece of twine. Bring the ends together at the top of the form a second time, then cross the left piece of twine over the right piece of twine. Pull tightly to finish the square knot.

Keep sharp scissors out of the reach of children.

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

How to Build a Squirrel Corn Feeder

Squirrels may destroy bird feeders in an attempt to reach the seed.

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Squirrels love to eat nuts, seeds and corn. Setting up a feeder for squirrels allows you to enjoy watching the critters scamper about and feed. It also helps keep them from destroying any bird feeders you might have in your yard and gobbling up all the bird seed. Building a squirrel corn feeder is easy enough that youngsters can do it with some adult supervision and assistance. In no time, you will be watching squirrels at dinner.

Related Searches:Difficulty:EasyInstructions Things You'll NeedTwo pieces of woodHammerNailsCorn on the cobSuggest Edits1

Collect two pieces of wood. They can be any size, but ideally one would be 1-by-5-by-9 inches and the second 1-by-5-by-5 inches. One piece needs to be large enough to hold the end of an ear of corn and allow a squirrel to sit next to it, and the other end needs to be large enough to attach it to the surface you have in mind, such as a tree.

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Nail the two pieces of wood together so they create an L-shape. The smaller piece forms the base of the holder.

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Turn the feeder upside down and tap a long nail through the middle of the short board. The nail must be long enough that it pokes through the wood on the other side by at least 1/4 inch.

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Attach the holder to a tree by nailing through the long piece and into the tree. Add enough nails that the holder is secure.

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Push an ear of corn onto the nail that sticks up through the base. The corn cob stands straight up so the squirrels can get to it on all sides. Replace the corn cob when needed.

Tips & Warnings

Squirrels like corn more than birdseed, so creating a corn feeder and keeping it stocked should help keep the squirrels out of your bird feeders.

Avoid putting paint, stain or grease on the feeder since such chemicals may be toxic to wildlife. Leave the wood in its natural state.

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