DIY Wine Bottle Bird Feeder Made from Scrap Wood

Make a DIY wine bottle bird feeder using an empty bottle and reclaimed fence pickets. A simple weekend project for your feathered friends.

Recently, I saw one of my favorite creators make a bird feeder from a glass water bottle and some wood from the dollar store, and I thought, that’s pretty clever!

Then it hit me: a project like this would be a great way to use up some scrap wood, like those old fence pickets I picked up from the side of the road. And why not use a wine bottle instead of a water bottle? That’s exactly what I did.

Here’s my version of a bird feeder, made with a wine bottle and a couple of fence pickets.

Step 1. Make the Back

I cut two fence pickets to about 19-½”. Then, I placed another picket along the bottom and marked it for length. I cut two pieces to this length for the cleats that will hold the back together.

I placed the cleats about 2″ from the top and bottom and tacked them in place with 1-¼” brad nails.

Step 2. Make the Bottle Holder

I cut two fence pickets to 2-½” for the holders.

I applied painter’s tape to one. Then I rubbed a pencil on the top of the wine bottle, placed it against the painter’s tape, and rotated it to mark the hole position.

Using my drill and a 1-¼” Forstner bit, I made a hole in both holders.

Related: What is a Forstner Bit? (& How to Use It)

I cut a fence picket to 1-¼” to go between the top and bottom holders.

I applied glue and tacked the top holder in place with 1-¼” brad nails.

I positioned the holder down from the top about 11″ and centered from side to side. I tacked it in place with 1-¼” brad nails.

Then, I attached the bottom holder with 1-¼” brad nails.

Step 3. Attach the Seed Shelf

I cut a fence picket to 7″ for the shelf.

I applied glue and positioned it about 4″ from the bottom.

I cut two fence pickets at a 45-degree angle to support the shelf. I applied glue to each and attached them with 1-¼” brad nails.

Add a hook to the back and some birdseed, and you’re ready to feed your feathered friends!

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