12 DIY Hummingbird Feeder Ideas

These DIY hummingbird feeder ideas will inspire you with projects that you can tackle yourself to make your own feeder or improve the feeder that you already have. Hummingbirds are beautiful birds and you want to pull out all the stops to attract them to your yard.

There are plenty of advantages to making your own hummingbird feeder vs. buying one. You'll save money, get the chance to upcycle, and hopefully have fun doing it. DIY hummingbird feeders are really fast to make too, so you'll save time by not shopping around for a feeder. If you do already have a hummingbird feeder, there are several projects here that will show you how to create accessories for your feeder.

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Homemade Recycled Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

Kids Activities

This DIY hummingbird feeder is created from plastic bottles, straws, and a few other materials. There's some drilling required, but kids can have fun assembling the feeder, making it a great family project. Hung from a tree, it's about as cute as can be!

Homemade Recycled Bottle Hummingbird Feeder from Kids Activities
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DIY Macramé Hummingbird Feeder

Lovely Indeed

This project has you start out with a clear bottle and hummingbird feeder tube with a stopper. Once you've got those, you're ready to create the pretty macrame holder so the bottle can hang upside down. There are also tips here on how to add some color if you're looking to brighten up your outdoor area.

DIY Macramé Hummingbird Feeder from Lovely Indeed
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DIY Hummingbird Feeder

Stars and Sunshine

Take a juice bottle and a Tupperware container and upcycle them into a DIY hummingbird feeder with this project. It's a super simple project you can put together in less than an hour. This project isn't kid-friendly, as you'll need to use a sharp knife to cut through the container.

DIY Hummingbird Feeder from Stars and Sunshine
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DIY Hummingbird Feeder Ant Moat

The Painted Hinge

This project doesn't make a hummingbird feeder, but rather an accessory that many hummingbird feeder owners might need. This DIY ant moat sits above the hummingbird feeder and stops ants from getting down to the feeder and enjoying a snack. This is a cute accessory that really adds some charm and some practicality to your feeder.

DIY Hummingbird Feeder Ant Moat from The Painted Hinge

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Buffalo Checked DIY Hummingbird Feeder Heater Crate

Funky Junk Interiors

This innovative project creates a heater crate that fits around three sides of your hanging hummingbird feeder. This crate not only keeps the biting cold wind from your hummingbirds, but it also uses red lights to further attract the birds.

Buffalo Checked DIY Hummingbird Feeder Heater Crate from Funky Junk Interiors
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Hummingbird Feeder Chandelier

Thrifty NW Mom

Why have one hummingbird feeder when you can have a whole chandelier's worth? This DIY hummingbird project takes store-bought hummingbird feeders and hooks them up to an outdoor chandelier. It's a stunning centerpiece that no hummingbird would be able to resist.

Hummingbird Feeder Chandelier from Thrifty NW Mom
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DIY Hummingbird Feeder

The Wonder Forest

This DIY hummingbird feeder is just lovely. It all starts out with a recycled bottle and a to-go container. Other materials are added so the bottle is securely attached and can be hung from a hook.

DIY Hummingbird Feeder from The Wonder Forest
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DIY Hummingbird Feeder from Glass Bottle

Reuse Grow Enjoy

Create your own hummingbird feeder with a glass bottle, flexible straw, and a few other materials in this fun project. The tutorial goes through each step of making the feeder, from assembling to hanging the final feeder.

DIY Hummingbird Feeder from Glass Bottle from Reuse Grow Enjoy

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Homemade Hummingbird Feeder

Thrifty NW Mom

Take a look around your home and you may find that you have everything you need to make this DIY hummingbird feeder. This project uses a plastic kid's cup as the base and adds all kinds of fun extras to attract the hummingbirds.

Homemade Hummingbird Feeder from Thrifty NW Mom
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DIY Hummingbird Feeder

Crafting Chicks

This adorable DIY hummingbird feeder starts out with a plastic bottle. Foam shapes are added to attract the birds, and then straws are added so they can feed. A string is secured at the top so the hummingbird feeder can hang from a tree or hook. There's also a video available that will take you through the whole process.

DIY Hummingbird Feeder from Crafting Chicks
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How to Make a Chandelier Hummingbird Feeder

Renovated Faith

Here's another hummingbird feeder chandelier, this one using even more feeders than the last. Hummingbird feeders hang by hooks from the chandeliers just waiting for birds to visit. Here, baby food jars are mini-feeders also placed in the chandelier.

How to Make a Chandelier Hummingbird Feeder from Renovated Faith
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Small but Mighty Hummingbird Feeder

Little Susie Homemaker

Made with a small jar and bright red pipe cleaners, this DIY hummingbird feeder is ready for the birds to enjoy. This is such an easy project that you could even make a few with the kids.

Small but Mighty Hummingbird Feeder from Little Susie Homemaker

12 DIY Hummingbird Feeder Ideas

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